John Wayne Personal Lighter "Stolen from John Wayne" 1976

$2,500.00

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John Wayne Personal Lighter 1976

with Rare Original Box

“Stolen from John Wayne” engraved lighter

Here is an extraordinary piece of Hollywood History! An original lighter John Wayne made for the movie "The Shootist" presented to cast members and others involved with the film. Apparently over the years many of John Wayne’s cigarette lighters “disappeared”. Hence, he started to engrave his name on them and added “Stolen from” to discourage admirers of his lighters… Eventually he started to make a few for each film during his later years.

Note: We acquired one of these about 15 years ago but NOT with the Rare Original Box

I recently discovered a most fascinating article from someone who spent a week with John Wayne and apparently gave John Wayne the idea for the “Stolen from John Wayne” Lighters. Read it HERE John Wayne memorabilia collectible lighter