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20's Vintage Metal Flashlight Large lens Torch brass chrome Tiger Head Fly Eagle
vintage metal flashlight manufactured in China, heavily reflecting the classic mid-to-late 20th-century design styles popularized by Chinese brands like Tiger Head and Flying Eagle.
Design Features & Specifications
Material & Finish: It features a chrome or nickel-plated iron casing with a prominent, large flared bezel head designed to house a traditional incandescent bulb setup.
Body Details: The handle area utilizes a diagonally ribbed pattern to ensure a better grip, while the metal switch assembly on the side comes with a sliding toggle mechanism typical of utilitarian designs from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Dimensions: According to the standard folding rule pictured beside it, the flashlight measures approximately 9 to 9.5 inches long, a length standard for holding 2 or 3 large D-cell batteries.
Hanger Loop: A metal fold-out ring loop is attached to the bottom end-cap, allowing the user to hang the light when not in use.
Value and Collectibility
Similar vintage Chinese-made tin and iron metal flashlights are highly sought after by collectors of nostalgic retro gadgets and industrial design
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