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1971

  • Work on this object began.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

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2024

  • You found it!

Mach 2 Cigarette Lighter

This is a cigarette lighter. It was designed by Dieter Rams and manufactured by Braun AG. It is dated 1971 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is cast metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Dr. Richard Grant.

  • AW10 Watch
  • stainless steel, quartz movement, glass, leather band.
  • Gift of Dieter Rams.
  • 1993-101-1

Its dimensions are

1.3 x 3.1 x 5.7 cm (1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Mach 2 Cigarette Lighter; Designed by Dieter Rams (German, b. 1932); Manufactured by Braun AG (Germany); Germany; cast metal; 1.3 x 3.1 x 5.7 cm (1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.); Gift of Dr. Richard Grant; 1988-5-4

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