An unusual blackamoor or "au negre" cigar lighter. Dating from the early 1900's this is a mains powered cigar lighter. When the button in the neck is pressed the end of the cigar glows and you light your cigar or cigarette from the glowing end. Original patination and paintwork. Has serial number. 5.75 inches tall by 5.5 inches widest and 3.5 inches deep ( 14.5 cms by 13.75 cms by 8.75 cms).