For your consideration is this 1970s swiss made, silver plated Dunhill Rollagas lighter. The lighter comes in the original Dunhill British Red faux leather box. In London during the early 20th century, Alfred Dunhill, the company's founder, initially concentrated on selling accessories for cars and motor sports enthusiasts. The "Unique" was the first lighter that Dunhill ever produced. When it was first released in 1924, the Dunhill Unique lighter gained a reputation for its creative design and superior craftsmanship. It had an unusual thumb roller ignition feature and was regarded as a luxury item. The phrase "Swiss Made" is frequently used to identify the country of manufacture of Dunhill lighters. Dunhill has produced numerous lighter models over the years, each with distinctive features and workings. The Sidecar, the Dress lighter, and the Rollagas are a few of the most well-known models. One of Dunhill's most recognizable lighter models is the Rollagas, which was introduced in the 1950s. It earned a reputation for dependability, stylishness, and a unique sound it made when opened. Today, Dunhill still makes lighters, including a variety of butane and flint models. On Dunhill lighters, the "Swiss Made" label still stands for the company's dedication to accuracy and high standards. The prestige of owning a Swiss-made Dunhill lighter is increased by Switzerland's reputation for fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. The lighter shows a silver plate construction and shows the barley grain pattern. It features a large thumb roller on the side and a removable bottom to fill with butane. The roller works but the lighter needs to be refilled and have the flint replaced. The lighter shows a nice, light patina from its age and use over the years, but no obvious signs of damage are present. The lighter measures 1/2" L x 7/8" W x 2 1/2" H and weighs 74 grams. The box measures 3 5/8" L x 2 1/4" W x 1" H.