Vintage metal Table Lighter - Looke like a small cruche

Vintage metal table lighter designed to look like a small cruche. Similar items from the 1970's -1990's have appeared as collectible table lighters.  No visible Trademarks. Needs to be refilled.

The historical evolution of table lighters merges industrial engineering, decorative artistry, and changing social behaviors from the 19th century through the mid-20th century.

Chemical pioneers:  The first automated lighters dates back to 1816 with the invention of "Döbereiner's Lamp" by German Chemist Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner.  Hazardous fuel:  These earliest models did not use butane; they generated highly volatile hydrogen gas passed over a platinum catalyst.  The Flint Breakthrough: In 1903, Dr. Carl Auer von Welsbach patented ferrocerium (modern flint). This made ignition reliable, compact and safe enough to move out of scientific labels and into home decor.  Elite Lounges:  Table lighter s peaked in popularity between the 1930's and 1960's. They served as static room fixtures for lounges, bars and home coffee tables.