A sterling silver Dunhill table lighter in the form of a golf ball. This classic petrol lift arm lighter model was introduced by Dunhill in 1928 and remained very much a strong part of the collection until the switch to gas in the 1960's. This example is known as the 'Ball' lighter, for obvious reasons. The Ball was launched with a straight lift arm initially in 1928, and then with a curved lift arm in 1929. It was launched in two sizes and come in both sterling and in different carats of solid gold. It appeared from 1929 up until 1933 in the Dunhill catalogues and was then removed form the offering. This particular example is in fact a re-issue that was made by Dunhill in England in the 1990's. This is a rare piece, as a number of re-issued product was converted into a gas lighter, however, this classic piece was given an honest replication. The lighter is in excellent condition, and is fully hallmarked throughout. To fill the lighter, simply unscrew the center piece on the base and fill with conventional lighter fuel. The piece sparks well, and is in perfect working order. The perfect piece for a cigar on the 19th hole! The assay marks are from the London hallmarking office and date the piece to having been made in 1992.