This is a never-used, gold-tone Colibri Beam Sensor electronic lighter in its original box.
Colibri established itself as a premier brand for smoking accessories after introducing the world's first semi-automatic lighter in 1928. Throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, the company pioneered numerous technological advancements in ignition systems, moving from traditional flint wheels to electronic and sensor-touch mechanisms. These innovations reflected a broader shift in luxury consumer goods toward sleek, space-age styling and battery-powered convenience.
The Beam Sensor and Touch Sensor lines introduced in the 1970s and 1980s represented the height of this electronic revolution in pocket lighters. Featuring sophisticated circuitry that ignited upon skin contact or optical interruption, these pieces were marketed as high-end gifts and executive accessories. Today, they remain popular among collectors of vintage tobacciana for their clever engineering and distinctive modernist aesthetic.
