u/Vuph2

This simple lighter has an intricate history. The company is Orlik from England which was started by Austrian Louis Orlik. With connections to Austria, many of Orlik's lighters were made there, including this one.

MEB was an American company started by German Max E. Bernhardt that imported several lighters from Europe, including this one, resulting in an American logo stamped on an English lighter made in Austria.

Not for sale. Pictures: https://sparking-fumes.square.site/product/orlik-single-wheel/TDJGYHZIWKFAN7OQPFZND3TI

This is probably the biggest "steal" in my time of lighter collecting; I nabbed it for only $30, at an auction even.

Not for sale. Pictures: https://sparking-fumes.square.site/product/fillkwik-lighter-cigarette-case-set/KK2K7LKATFYATSUWASGALEJA

Not for sale. Pictures: https://sparking-fumes.square.site/product/bilde-patent-lighter/3QEAYGZIM4T5HW2NGBPLJPJD

This unsigned lighter is based on the 1931 Bilde German patent DE594585C. I assume it to be made in Japan due to the mother-of-pearl pattern and Japanese maple leaves engraved on the side. I also assume it to be made sometime in the 1950s or 1960s as many Japanese lighters were.

This is a favorite of mine.

Not for sale. Pictures: https://sparking-fumes.square.site/product/muhlex-table-striker-ashtray/X2NBMWAQJ5C5BI54THR654IZ

I refer to this one as "The Water Tower." This particular example is engraved indicating it being from the Somerville Joinery & Timber Mills Pty. Ltd. in Australia, later known as Plummer's Somerville Joinery & Timber Mills Pty. Ltd., or perhaps as a gift to an employee.

The original flint strips are still present and jagged, but work nonetheless!