Vintage Keiwa Saladin MK II Metal tank Butane table lighter

Vintage Keiwa Saladin MK II Metal tank figural Butane table lighter In Near Mint Condition asking $100 This item is a vintage Keiwa Saladin MK II tank figural table lighter, likely manufactured in Japan between the 1950s and 1970s.The lighter is constructed from a silver-toned metal alloy and features a pivoting, rotating gun barrel.It includes four black plastic wheels stamped with "EVA TIRE" that spin on their axles.The model is stamped on the underside as "#1801 - SALADIN MK II" and often branded with "KEIWA". Product DetailsManufacturer: Keiwa, a Japanese manufacturer.Origin: Made in Japan during the 1950s to 1970s.Model: Registered as model #1801, stylized after the British Alvis Saladin MK II six-wheeled armored vehicle (though the novelty model features four wheels).Material: Die-cast silvered metal alloy body equipped with pivoting/rotating turret and barrel. It features black rubber tires stamped with "EVA TIRE".Functionality: The removable chrome lighter insert shown in the foreground normally drops straight into the top hatch of the turret. This is a metal lighter designed to look like a vintage tank. It's a unique collectible item. It measures approximately 6 inches long. Market Value: Typically ranges between $40 to $100 USD on secondary markets like eBay depending on its physical and mechanical condition.