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Vintage Eveready Chrome Flashlight – Circa Late 1930s to Early 1940s – Working
A handsome survivor from an era when even everyday household tools were designed with style!
Offered for your consideration is a vintage American-made Eveready flashlight, believed to be Model 8251, dating to approximately the late 1930s or early 1940s.
Featuring a beautifully detailed chrome-plated body, decorative ribbing, stepped switch assembly, and distinctive flared head, this flashlight is a wonderful example of American Art Deco-era industrial design.
Condition & Operation
The flashlight is in very attractive vintage condition, displaying honest wear consistent with its considerable age. The chrome retains an impressive appearance, with scattered scratches, minor plating imperfections, and other evidence of use and handling.
The flashlight has been tested and WORKS! Both the switch and illumination are functional, as demonstrated in the accompanying photographs.
The battery compartment presents well, with no obvious significant corrosion. Please examine the detailed photographs for a complete understanding of cosmetic condition.
Historical Interest
Eveready was a prominent American flashlight manufacturer during the early 20th century. During World War II, the company's production efforts increasingly supported military needs, as illustrated in the period Eveready advertisement included among the listing photographs.
This flashlight's styling is characteristic of that fascinating period of American manufacturing.
Whether destined for a vintage flashlight collection, an Art Deco display, or a collection of American industrial memorabilia, this is an attractive and functional piece of history.
The Vintage Curator – TVC
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