{"product_id":"crownjetjapan","title":"Vintage Crown Jet Flame S Lighter Marie Akasaka Crown Records Japan 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Crown Jet-Flame-S pocket gas lighter carrying a Japanese promotional inscription for Crown Records singer Marie Akasaka.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lighter has a compact rectangular silver-coloured metal body with an automatic lever mechanism. The operating arm is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower edge is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJet-Flame-S\u003cbr\u003eU.S.A. Pat. 3044504\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne side carries the Japanese inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eクラウンレコード専属\u003cbr\u003e赤坂まり江\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis translates as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExclusive Crown Records artist\u003cbr\u003eMarie Akasaka\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarie Akasaka was a Japanese singer who recorded for Crown Records during the 1960s. Her releases included traditional Japanese popular songs and blues-influenced recordings, making this lighter an unusual piece of Japanese music and record-label memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition overall. May require a new flint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51605767749772,"sku":"ebay-327276933283","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/57_558a29fa-94bc-4058-8709-73af6c3a91a7.jpg?v=1788213421","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/crownjetjapan","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}