Midland Jump Spark Cigar Lighter

This Midland Jump Spark Cigar Lighter is similar to the lighter from the drug store in "It's A Wonderful Life" that George wishes upon before lighting. This was completely rehabbed to work as it was intended 50 or so odd years ago. See how a Midland Lighter should work in our video section

Midland Jump Spark from “It's a Wonderful Life” - As it arrived Midland Jump Spark from "It's a Wonderful Life" as it arrived
Midland Jump Spark - As it arrived - Wick burned out. Midland Jump Spark - As it arrived - Wick burned out.
Corrosion and wear on the spark tower Corrosion and wear on the spark tower
Reverse-Enginerred battery pack for Midland Jump Spark. Reverse-Enginerred battery pack for Midland Jump Spark.
Finish Corrosion on Midland Jump Spark - Disassembly of the lighter tower Finish Corrosion on Midland Jump Spark - Disassembly of the lighter tower
Cleaned up and finished ligting Cleaned up and finished lighting
Actuator lever before polishing Actuator lever before polishing
Midland Jump Spark with new nickel plating , reconditioning and final finish Midland Jump Spark with new nickel plating , reconditioning and final finish
Midland Jump Spark Final Finish Midland Jump Spark Final Finish
Placard Placard
Midland Jump Spark - Works. Midland Jump Spark - Works.
Detail of the polished actuator lever Detail of the polished actuator lever
Makes quite a fire Makes quite a fire