Antiques: Risqué lighter design based on mythology

Q  This lighter is the most peculiar and mystifying example in my collection. It’s a devil on a pedestal above a smoking woman. My wife and I bought it on e bay for $68. The metal is a silver colour and it stands 23 cm tall (9.25 inches) with a weight of about a kilogram (2.2 pounds). We cannot find any marks. The devil's head flips back to reveal a small cylindrical lighter of the flint/wick variety. Any knowledge about it would be greatly appreciated. Read More