Mid-Century Modern Electronic Piezo Table Lighter

This is a vintage bulbous-shaped table lighter, likely dating from the 1970s or 1980s. The unit features a weighted circular base with a textured, metallic 'hammered' or speckled bronze-tone finish, designed for stability on a tabletop. The lighting mechanism is housed in a polished chrome-plated cap. It utilizes a piezoelectric ignition system, activated by the large circular black plastic button at the center of the top. A small circular aperture is visible on the chrome rim, which serves as the flame port. The construction appears to be a combination of cast metal for the body and a plastic-and-steel assembly for the internal mechanism. Physically, the item shows signs of moderate wear, including surface scratches on the chrome plating, dust accumulation in the textures of the base, and minor scuffing on the black ignition button. There are no obvious maker's marks visible in the current view, but such items were commonly produced by manufacturers like Colibri, Ronson, or Maruman during the late mid-century period. The overall craftsmanship is industrial and utilitarian, typical of high-quality mass-produced smoking accessories from the late 20th century.