Vtg MYON AUTOLUX 201 French Petrol Lighter Art Deco Chrome Sleeve Camel Arabic For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible Vintage Myon Autolux 201 Petrol Pocket Lighter. Manufactured in France during the mid-20th century, this elegant Art Deco piece features a detailed, slide-off decorative chrome outer jacket sleeve.Design & Details:Front Panel: Features an intricately embossed dromedary camel standing within a field of ornamental scrollwork and filigree borders.Back Panel: Embossed with the word "الشعار" (Al-Sha'ar) in elegant Arabic Thuluth script, which translates to "The Logo" or "The Emblem"—a historic variant heavily sought after by military, export, and tobacciana collectors.Bottom Markings: Features the classic geometric M/O/N Myon factory monogram, alongside "AUTOLUX" and the historical French patent notice "Bte S.G.D.G." (Breveté Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement).Condition Report:Exterior: The exterior chrome plating remains in excellent vintage condition with a bright, lustrous sheen. It exhibits minor surface micro-scratching consistent with age, but displays no major pitting, flaking, or heavy brassing to the embossed areas.Interior Mechanics: The lighter insert pulls out smoothly and cleanly from the outer sleeve casing. The internal components are completely intact, featuring the original brass fuel reservoir cap and the original brass flint chamber spring screw. Both threads are clean and turn smoothly. The internal cotton packing is intact.Operational Status: The mechanism moves smoothly. It is currently being sold as-is, tested positive for spark (picture) but untested with fuel, making it an excellent piece for restoration or display.Standard Ronson or Zippo or Dunhill Blue (Best) flints. The flint tube on the Myon 201 readily accepts standard-diameter consumer flints. Best Choice for fuel: Liquid lighter fluid, such as Zippo Lighter Fluid or Ronsonol•••••Important Shipping Note:Per strict carrier and postal safety regulations regarding hazardous materials, this lighter will be shipped completely empty of all liquid fuel and flints. It will be securely wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped inside a sturdy box to ensure its safe arrival.
Please carefully examine all high-resolution photos to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself. Shipping will include a tracking number. Don't miss out on adding this rare variant to your collection!