Vintage “Capitol Lighter” Table Lighter by Steele & Johnson tokens Windmill Co

Windmill Co

MM - 15031 - 081825

often with the models unaware of their likenesses being used

This piece features original cast iron drawer pulls with a scrolled leaf motif and embossed tin numbered tags

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Vintage “Capitol Lighter” Table Lighter by Steele & Johnson tokens Windmill Coc. 1930s 1940s; Steele & Johnson Manufacturing Company Waterbury, CT Compact mechanical table lighter featuring a vertical cylindrical body mounted on a flared circular base, topped with an exposed linkage and striker assembly. The mechanism includes a thumb lever and articulated arm that drives a geared striker wheel against the flint, with a spring loaded action designed to produce ignition. The upper plate is cast with a raised Capitol dome graphic