Lot 94: Two Zippo Metal Lighters Including Venetian and Vintage Look Models
This lot comprises two metal flip-top pocket lighters. The first is a Venetian pattern model, featuring a polished finish with elaborate foliate and scroll-work engraving on the front and reverse faces, including a blank rectangular cartouche on the front. The base is impressed with a mark reading C ZIPPO BRADFORD, PA. The second is a Vintage Look model, constructed from metal with a brushed horizontal finish and two diagonal incised lines at the upper right and lower left corners. The base of this lighter is impressed with ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD, PA. ZIPPO MADE IN U.S.A. J VII and PAT. 2032695. Both items feature standard chimney designs with circular perforations and flint wheels. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible.
Condition report:
Both lighters show signs of significant use and handling. The Venetian model displays surface scratches and pitting across the polished faces, with heavy carbon buildup and soot deposits around the chimney and flint wheel (photo 1). The Vintage Look model exhibits similar surface scratching and heavy soot accumulation within the chimney assembly (photo 1). Both units show tarnishing to the internal metal components and wear to the wicks. No original packaging or fuel is supplied.
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