Collectors fanned the flames for highly desirable tobacciana items at auction in California. A rare bronze winged devil and dragon cigar lighter, once mistaken for an inkwell, took top lot. Smoking has fallen out of favor, but the market for rare tobacciana pieces hasn’t gone up in a puff of smoke. Light up your own fine cigar and go over to pictures and prices of lighters.
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