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Object Name: lighterlighter, tinder cordlighter, fuseelighter, pockettube, tinderOther Terms: Lighter; Fire Making Apparatus
Physical Description: plated brass (tube, sleeve, chain, wire material)silver (tube cap material)flint (flint material)cotton (tinder cord material)Measurements: overall, extended: 1/2 in x 5 3/8 in x 5 1/4 in; 1.27 cm x 13.6525 cm x 13.335 cmoverall, minimum storage: 5/8 in x 6 in x 1 1/4 in; 1.5875 cm x 15.24 cm x 3.175 cm
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