Pair of Vintage Petrol Lighters: 1936 Berlin Olympic Rollo and Mid-Century Polo Lighter
Vintage Tobacciana and Historical Memorabilia

Pair of Vintage Petrol Lighters: 1936 Berlin Olympic Rollo and Mid-Century Polo Lighter

This pair consists of two distinct vintage petrol lighters. The first is a rare 1936 Berlin Olympic Games souvenir lighter manufactured by Rollo. It features a recti-linear body with a textured, possibly wrap-around finish, prominently displaying the iconic five Olympic rings and the text 'Olympia 1936'. The lighter shows significant signs of age and wear, including a visible crack and surface discoloration, consistent with an item of this historical period. The second item is a mid-century Polo brand lighter, characterized by its chrome or silver-tone metallic finish. It features an Art Deco-influenced engine-turned design with vertical striping and a central rectangular cartouche left blank for engraving. This lighter appears more robust in construction with a horizontal plunger mechanism. Both items show a developed patina and surface oxidation typical of mid-20th-century metal collectibles. The Olympics lighter represents a significant historical memento from the XI Olympiad, while the Polo lighter showcases the refined industrial design typical of the 1940s-1950s.

Estimated Value

$100 - $150

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Tobacciana and Historical Memorabilia

Appraised On

January 24, 2026

Estimated Value

$100 - $150

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1936 Berlin Olympic souvenir lighter by Rollo plus one mid century one by Polo

Item Description

This pair consists of two distinct vintage petrol lighters. The first is a rare 1936 Berlin Olympic Games souvenir lighter manufactured by Rollo. It features a recti-linear body with a textured, possibly wrap-around finish, prominently displaying the iconic five Olympic rings and the text 'Olympia 1936'. The lighter shows significant signs of age and wear, including a visible crack and surface discoloration, consistent with an item of this historical period. The second item is a mid-century Polo brand lighter, characterized by its chrome or silver-tone metallic finish. It features an Art Deco-influenced engine-turned design with vertical striping and a central rectangular cartouche left blank for engraving. This lighter appears more robust in construction with a horizontal plunger mechanism. Both items show a developed patina and surface oxidation typical of mid-20th-century metal collectibles. The Olympics lighter represents a significant historical memento from the XI Olympiad, while the Polo lighter showcases the refined industrial design typical of the 1940s-1950s.

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