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General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver

Lot 93: Zippo Windproof Lighter with Elephant Motif, Original Case and Receipt

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Start price: £25

Estimated price: £30 - £50

Buyer's Premium:

A Zippo windproof lighter, of rectangular form with a hinged lid and a brushed metal finish. The front face of the lighter is decorated with a black silhouette depicting an elephant with its trunk raised. The interior of the hinged lid is impressed with the word THAILAND. The lighter is presented in its original black plastic display case, the lid of which is printed in gold with the text ZIPPO, featuring a flame symbol over the letter I, U.S.A., and LIGHTER. Included with the lot is a paper cash sale receipt printed with Thai characters and the English heading CASH SALE. The receipt is handwritten in blue ink with the date 28/12 and a total price of 975. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.


Condition report:

The lighter shows signs of moderate use and handling. The exterior metal casing exhibits fine surface scratches and minor pitting throughout (photo 1). The internal chimney and flint wheel show carbon deposits and mechanical wear consistent with regular use. The black plastic display case has light surface scuffing and dust accumulation to the interior. The paper receipt is creased, shows signs of foxing, and has a diagonal ink stroke across the centre. The original display case is present.