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Alfred Dunhill |
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THE TWENTIES
The beginning: the prototype Unique was mounted on a Colman's mustard tin. Two strong Dunhill characteristics in those days were one-hand operation and first-time lighting, both certainly unique at the time. All models in the 20s had single wheel action. |
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THE THIRTIES
Highlight of the early years was another Dunhill break-trough: a double wheel to reduce the effort needed to make a spark. |
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In mid 30s came the Tallboy, the first lighter to have the mechanism concealed, a change with strong feminine appeal. |
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Improved flint action meant less adjustment towards the end of the flint life. If the Tallboy, despite its name, had feminine charm its companion Broadway made no secret of its masculine gender. |
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A component that has remained virtually unchanged to this day was introduced in the late 30s a new flint action which made screwing up unnecessary. |
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This significant advance was introduced on the Handy and Squareboy. |
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THE FORTIES
The first half spanned the Second World War and Dunhill skills were switched to more vital hardware. Yet, though severely restricted and very utility, lighter manufacture Continued. |
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The austere aftermath of war years prevented any real development in lighter design until 1950. It was a time for improvisation and retrenchment rather than expansion. |
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THE FIFTIES
1950 really marked the end of austerity and marking-time, the beginning of the post-war development period. The harsh wheel was replaced by the long roller for effortless operation. |
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Variation on the Unique theme, the Slim and Sylph, the Rollalite, London Rollalite and a revised Broadway all appeared in the 50s and all incorporated the new, easy-on-the-thumb roller. |
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The mid-fifties were noted for research into a quite new, Revolutionary power source-butane gas. Developing suitable miniaturized valves was a major problem to over-come but in 1958 the first Dunhill gas lighter, the Rollagas and Aldunil, were launched. A new era in lighter design had begun. |
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THE SIXTIES
By now the Rollagas was not only established, it was famous. Further improvements were made to it; the Sylphide and a small, more compact version of the Aldunil introduced. |
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The first butane table lighter (Tallboy) was marketed in 1965. |
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Extensive development of the Rollagas has taken place and a generous choice of engine turnings and lacquered finishes Made available. |
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New models for the 70s include the D70, Dress and the Ultimate"S" lighter, the Wheatsheaf table model and Rulerlite and Longboy desk models. |
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THE EIGHTIES
Dunhill introduced the modern "Unique" lighter. A re-production of the first Unique"lighter that was introduced by Dunhill over 60 years ago. The modern "Unique" lighter has a butane gas and flint operated mechanism, and like all Dunhill lighters is precision engineered to the highest standards. |
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goback to DUNHILL |
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go back to home |
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