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The pictured item is approx. 3 1/4 inches high by about 8 1/4 inches long.
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stick incense holders?
Pictured is a pair of lighters shaped like stylized dragons, with the flame coming from the mouths of each, marked “Made in Germany.” Thanks for participating!
I think I’ll have to agree with the table lighter suggestion… but I believe they are Asian Dragons.
Chopstick holders. I use the holders all the time
They are knife rests
I don’t know what they are, but they sure are cute little guys!
I am not that acquainted with tabletop cigarette lighters, but that’s very possible! I think they’re darling, though, and must be Chinese as they DO look like Pekinese Dogs! Don’t think they’re andirons, because there isn’t enough level space on their backs. They really are very cute!
A pair of bronze, butane, sea serpent, table top cigarette lighters.
Made by Dunhill. Squeeze the brass lever and the tail together and the flame comes out of the mouth.
They are German bronze dragon lighters.
These are a pair of Chinese “Foo Dog” andirons for a smaller fireplace. Aren’t they cute !
It is a lighter.