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Shrine to the saint of spontaneous combustion, ignition and flame.50 disposable gas lighters pay homage to the deity while the charred remains of a thousand matches struck in salutation are illuminated when the operator inserts a coin and presses one of the nine control buttons.
Contains electrical flame light-bulbs, neon candles and the 'thumb of Santa Arson' , one of the rare relics from the film "Santa Arson".
Patent # 7774783-150
made in London N16, N1 & E8 between Dec.'95 & April '96
Currently owned by Riki of 'Sacred Art' London N16