Zippo - No reserve price - Lighter - Brass - (2)

A matched pair of original Zippo lighters, both complete with their original Zippo display stands

Solid brass Zippo lighter – 1932–1991 commemorative edition
This lighter is executed in solid brass and bears the classic factory engraving “SOLID BRASS” and “FOR THE LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE – ZIPPO”. The base is clearly stamped “1932 ZIPPO 1991 – BRADFORD, PA. MADE IN U.S.A.”, identifying it as an official 59th-anniversary commemorative model issued by Zippo in 1991 to mark the period from the company’s founding in 1932.
The brass shows an honest, lightly aged patina consistent with careful use and age, with no structural issues. The hinge is tight, the lid closes cleanly, and the insert is original. The lighter is housed in its original Zippo display stand, complete with the factory lifetime guarantee leaflet.

Brushed chrome Zippo lighter – early 1990s production
The second lighter features the classic brushed chrome finish, understated and timeless in character. The base stamp shows the Zippo logo with an “L” date code, indicating early 1990s production (Zippo uses letter codes for month and Roman numerals for year during this period). This lighter represents Zippo’s most iconic and enduring finish, widely used by professionals, servicemen, and collectors alike.
As with the brass example, the mechanism functions correctly, the lid action is crisp, and the insert is original. This lighter is also presented in its original Zippo display stand marked “Lifetime Guarantee”.

Historical context
Zippo lighters are among the most recognizable industrial designs of the 20th century. Developed in Bradford, Pennsylvania, their windproof construction, distinctive “click,” and unconditional lifetime guarantee made them a symbol of reliability and American manufacturing excellence. The solid brass commemorative models, in particular, were produced in limited runs and aimed at collectors who valued both material quality and historical significance.

The combination of a 1932–1991 solid brass anniversary Zippo alongside a classic brushed chrome example provides a concise overview of Zippo’s design philosophy: durability, functional elegance, and continuity of form across decades.

Both lighters are in excellent vintage working condition.
Original stands and paperwork on the brass lighter are present.

A refined and highly collectible Zippo set, appealing to both dedicated Zippo collectors and enthusiasts of 20th-century industrial design.