Zippo - No reserve price - Pocket lighter - Brass
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Zippo solid brass Indy 500 lighter, USA origin, dating to September 1994 with an original August 1994 insert, featuring the Wing and Wheel logo with red enamel, used with a nice patina, in good working order with a well‑holding hinge.
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Description from the seller
This lighter celebrates the legendary Indianapolis 500, the "greatest race in the world."
Main features:
Model: Solid Brass with an embossed emblem.
Dating (Bottom Stamp): September 1994 (Code I X).
Insert: Original and contemporaneous (Code H X - August 1994), perfectly matching.
Design: Features the classic Indy 500 logo with the iconic "Wing and Wheel" crest and red enamel details still clearly visible.
State of preservation:
The item is used, with a beautiful patina of age that guarantees its authenticity. The case shows the classic signs of use that enhance its vintage character.
Hinge: Good operation.
Mechanism: The wheel turns correctly and produces sparks (requires only a fluid refill).
Aesthetic condition: As shown in the photo, the brass has not been polished to preserve its original state, but can be brought to a mirror finish with specific products.
Why buy it:
Perfect for Zippo "Sport & Racing" collectors or enthusiasts of vintage cars and American racing. A solid piece, with thirty years of history, and it will continue to function for decades thanks to Zippo's lifetime guarantee.
This lighter celebrates the legendary Indianapolis 500, the "greatest race in the world."
Main features:
Model: Solid Brass with an embossed emblem.
Dating (Bottom Stamp): September 1994 (Code I X).
Insert: Original and contemporaneous (Code H X - August 1994), perfectly matching.
Design: Features the classic Indy 500 logo with the iconic "Wing and Wheel" crest and red enamel details still clearly visible.
State of preservation:
The item is used, with a beautiful patina of age that guarantees its authenticity. The case shows the classic signs of use that enhance its vintage character.
Hinge: Good operation.
Mechanism: The wheel turns correctly and produces sparks (requires only a fluid refill).
Aesthetic condition: As shown in the photo, the brass has not been polished to preserve its original state, but can be brought to a mirror finish with specific products.
Why buy it:
Perfect for Zippo "Sport & Racing" collectors or enthusiasts of vintage cars and American racing. A solid piece, with thirty years of history, and it will continue to function for decades thanks to Zippo's lifetime guarantee.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Manufacturer/brand
Zippo
Material
Brass
Country of Origin
United States
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Period
1990-2000
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