{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-gec-grenadier-electric-fire-lighter-1800w-inc-key-tested-working","title":"Vintage 1960s GEC Grenadier Electric Fire Lighter 1800W Inc Key - Tested Working","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eT\u003cb\u003ehanks for looking!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHere's a rather unusual piece of British engineering history — an original 1960s GEC Grenadier Electric Firelighter, manufactured in England and still in full working order!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf you're familiar with these wonderful old machines, you'll already know how effective they are. Designed to get coal fires going quickly and efficiently, they're built like proper old-fashioned British industrial equipment, rather than the lightweight appliances we're accustomed to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIn fact, the basic design has proved so successful that modern versions are still manufactured, with new examples retailing at around £180!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis is a genuine vintage example, believed to date from the 1960s, and despite its age, we've tested it and can confirm that it's fully operational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt comes complete with its original operating key and represents a great opportunity to acquire a proper piece of usable retro equipment at a fraction of the cost of a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe item shown in our photographs is the exact one you'll receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Brand: GEC (General Electric Company)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Model: Grenadier Electric Firelighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Vintage: Believed to date from the 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Made in England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Power: 1800 Watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Voltage: 200\/220V AC (as marked on the original plate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Heavy-duty metal construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Original operating key included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Original identification plates still present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Designed for lighting coal and solid-fuel fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Fully tested and working\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eGood vintage condition, particularly considering this machine is approximately sixty years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFirst and most importantly, the firelighter has been tested and works exactly as intended during our testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAs you'd expect from a piece of equipment designed to work around burning coal, there are various cosmetic signs of age and use, including scratches, marks, tarnishing and some surface rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe main point worth mentioning is the metal nozzle at the end of the heating tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOver the decades, the original nozzle has deteriorated slightly and is now approximately two inches shorter than it would have been when new. This is quite understandable, as these machines were designed to work in direct proximity to hot coals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThere is also some rust around this area, clearly visible in our photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHowever, neither the rust nor the shortened nozzle prevented the firelighter from working correctly during our testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe main housing, handle and operating components are all present, including the original key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe've deliberately left the machine in its authentic vintage condition rather than attempting to restore or repaint it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt's a fascinating piece of old British engineering, and there's something rather satisfying about equipment built around sixty years ago that can still perform its original function today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhether you're looking for an old-fashioned electric firelighter or simply appreciate vintage British electrical equipment, this is an interesting opportunity to acquire something rather different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease remember that this is a vintage 1800W electrical heating appliance, not a toy. Keep it well away from young children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe heating element and nozzle can become extremely hot, so appropriate precautions are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as these form part of the description and clearly show the condition of this vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eShipped Royal Mail 48 Hours Tracked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFeel free to ask any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInternational trade welcome through eBay's Global Shipping Programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe're honest, reliable and professional sellers on eBay and ship over 200 items weekly. Please check our feedback - over 10,000 happy clients! We always combine shipping, so if you want more than one item, feel free to take a look at our other listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe have a fair returns policy, and returns are accepted in accordance with our eBay Business Seller Agreement. 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