cast iron terrier - but what is it?

I have no idea what it is - I assume there is something missing from the top of the tree when I grabbed it but it just looked to good to leave behind.... appreciate any help - thanXies

 

ohhh - I checked the base and there are no holes for a cord to come out - so I dont think it was ever a lamp...

 

doh! - it measures 7 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" tall at the top of the tree...

 

Hmmm. Does that thing in the tree unscrew?

 

doh! doh! I just discovered a slot in the tree - maybe that helps someone identify what it is... and no - I tried to turn the metal thing it doesn't move...

 

It’s a strike-a-lite lighter, the wand is in the stump, you strike the tip of the wand on the strike strip and it lights the tip.

 

Like this.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/donkey-table-strike-a-lite-cigarette-lighter

 

amazing - so it appears that mine is complete - thanx so very much!

 

Can you get the wand out of the stump without damaging? I’ve seen them stuck before, a little wd40 should help.
They’re quit collectible, Ronson made many under the Ronson name and the earlier “Art Metal Works” name.

 

you are so quick anund

very cool piece @Rclinftl, I've never seen one like this before.

here is one with a pheasant, similar tree lighter



https://www.spicersauctioneers.com/...-art-contact-us-to-offer-on-unsold-l-lot-138/

 

I believe you will need a flint strip to go inside the slot in the tree

My Ronson doggie needed a strip when I got him, ordered it from the Ronson Repair site

 

Didn’t you score a tank quite a few years ago? Maybe it was a touch tip, the type where the wand is pushed down on a push button flint.

 

I don't remember a tank, but maybe this one, a cannon of some sort. Only photo I can find, the others are on my old computer

 

Fancy match striker - I like it!

 

Oh, that was what I was misremembering! Nice though!

 

I did get the wand out with a firm twist - the wand has flint still on the bottom of it - I will have to try to contact Ronson to try to get a strip - thanx again and thanx to all who shared!