Vintage 50’s Harika Lighter -Chreston Wholesale Toronto -Hotel/Restaurant Supply For Sale

This is a classic vintage Harika Automatic Super Lighter pocket lighter featuring local Toronto Canadiana advertising for Chreston Wholesale Limited. 
This features a sleek, flat squeeze-action body with double-sided clear acrylic wrap-around panels housing the original advertising graphics.Chreston operated as a commercial wholesale distributor servicing the hospitality and retail sectors across Ontario. They supplied local restaurants, diners, taverns, and hotels with essentials including bulk syrups, paper goods, and commercial tobacco/cigarettes.  Distributor Marks: Aside from promotional items like lighters and matchbooks, Chreston Wholesale is also known among Canadian commercial china/hotelware collectors, as their distributor stamp appears on vintage vitrified restaurant china (like Ridgway hotelware and fruit nappy bowls) sold to Toronto area eateries.Condition Notes:Mechanical: Strong spring/squeeze action with a smooth spark wheel turn. Flint tube is clean and clear of oxidation/clogs.  Cosmetic: Great vintage condition overall with minor surface shelf wear to the chrome. Both advertising panels remain crisp, clear, and fully legible.  Note: Shipped empty without lighter fluid per postal regulations.

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