Vintage “Capitol Lighter” Table Lighter by Steele & Johnson tokens (likely) National Brass Iron Works

(likely) National Brass Iron Works - Dubuque

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

often with the models unaware of their likenesses being used

Windmill Co

four splayed braced legs

Vintage “Capitol Lighter” Table Lighter by Steele & Johnson tokens (likely) National Brass Iron Worksc. 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