Vintage Novelty Bowling Pin Petrol Lighter by KEM Company Detroit USA c1950

Here on offer is a vintage novelty Bowling Pin petrol lighter manufactured by the KEM Company, 1900 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, 7 Michigan, USA, circa 1950.

The lighter has been moulded using maple-coloured plastic, to produce an exact reproduction of a regulation Bowling Pin. This example has a plain finish, but I believe some were painted with red stripes.

Inside the body, it contains a precision-built KEM lighter mechanism, that pulls out to allow it to be refuelled and also to provide access to the flint.

However, to meet with shipping regulations there is NO lighter fuel (petrol) or flint in the lighter.

Stamped on the base is:

PAT PEND
KEM Co.
DETROIT MICH

I also managed to find an image of an old 1947 advertisement for KEM lighters, which is the last photo on my listing.

It is in overall good condition and makes a great conversation piece and an impressive addition to any lighter collection.


It measures 2.8” (7cm) high by 0.8” (2.1.cm) wide at its widest point and weighs 18g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Code: 51807