Vintage 1940s RC Cola Bottle Lighter – KEM Inc Detroit – Rare Advertising

Product Overview:
This is a fantastic authentic piece of soda memorabilia: a vintage miniature Royal Crown (RC) Cola bottle-shaped cigarette lighter. Produced by KEM Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, this model dates back to the mid-1940s and features the classic "Pyramid" logo.
​Details & Condition:
​Manufacturer: KEM Inc., Detroit, Mich, USA.
​Markings: Bottom is clearly stamped: "KEM INC. DETROIT MICH. MADE IN USA".
​Design: Miniature silver-tone metal bottle with the original paper/vinyl RC Cola wrap-around label.
​Mechanism: The top of the bottle pulls off to reveal a "trench style" lighter mechanism.
​Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The label is intact with great color. The metal shows minor age-related wear, and the striker wheel still turns freely. (Sold as-is, likely needs a new flint and fluid to be fully functional).
​Size: Approximately 2.75 inches tall.
​Perfect for:
​RC Cola and Soda Advertising collectors.
​Vintage lighter and Tobacciana enthusiasts.
​Detroit industrial