Gasoline Table Lighter, K.K.W. , 50s

Small wonder of the 50s, this table lighter of japanese origin of the brand k.k.w. Is still accompanied by its original packaging, is for good reason! This lighter is in excellent condition and bears little if not marks of use. Japanese brand you say. So why does the made in france label in the box. At the end of the 50s, the company k.k.w. Exports the production and sells the sales rights in the united states under the altas brand, and in france under the designation photo-flash table lighter, and each one has its modifications. It is possible, for example, to find a lens painted blue on one of the models, green on another. The made in france, it corresponds to the addition of the small tripod provided with the camera.