{"product_id":"copy-of-1950s-gala-sonic-aircraft-chrome-desk-model","title":"1950s Gala Sonic Aircraft Chrome Desk Model","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"normal break-word mb-xs-2\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" data-listing-id=\"749666551\"\u003e1950s Gala Sonic Aircraft Chrome Desk Model\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal break-word mb-xs-2\" data-listing-id=\"749666551\"\u003eThis is a very collectible, but incomplete, chrome model of a Gala Sonic Jet Fighter Airplane Cigarette Lighter dating to the 1950s. Made in England by Gala Sonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate size\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eWing Span: 17cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight (including base):- approx. 15cm\u003cbr\u003eLength of aircraft: 22cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fair condition, with surface scratches, scuffs, and pitting in the metal, this cigarette lighter is missing its lighter mechanism, lid, and ball at the front of the nose. However, it is useful for spares and repairs or someone with metal crafting skills could fashion an upper body to complete the silhouette. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plane is mounted on a ball-jointed support arm and can be placed at any angle of climb or descent. The arm rises from a stepped octagonal plinth which in turn sits on a black Bakelite octagonal base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base has green baise on the underside and should be marked with the following product information:\u003cbr\u003eREGD. DESIGNS\u003cbr\u003e869697. 869675\u003cbr\u003e880107\/56\u003cbr\u003ePRO. PATENT\u003cbr\u003e7599\/56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this information has been rubbed out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is inscribed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMum \u0026amp; Dad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1930-1970\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJill \u0026amp; John\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1971\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think they inscribed an item which was already vintage when they acquired it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the missing parts, this is still a wonderful display item for the office desk, study and hobby room!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/tobacciana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTobacciana\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/automobilia-aeronautica-nautical-railwayana-transport\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaeronautical themed\u003c\/a\u003e products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Gala Sonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37646014677141,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC06325_6aabb206-8b11-456c-91b9-27cc70b8fdc5.jpg?v=1608042321","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/copy-of-1950s-gala-sonic-aircraft-chrome-desk-model","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}