Zippo - No reserve price - Lighter - Brass
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Zippo brass and chrome gasoline lighter commemorating the USS Sumter LST-1181 'The Gamecock', dated May 1988 in Bradford, PA, USA, in very good vintage condition.
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Lot Description
Magnificent original Zippo lighter from 1988, a naval and military-interest piece dedicated to the amphibious assault ship USS Sumter (LST-1181), nicknamed "The Gamecock." This model is an excellent addition for collectors of military-themed or American militaria.
Design Details:
Central Emblem: Features a detailed enamel emblem on the front with the silhouette of General Thomas Sumter, the ship's name USS Sumter LST-1181, and its nickname "The Gamecock".
• Finish: High Polish Chrome.
Dating and Authenticity:
• Date code: The base bears the E IV marks, certifying it was manufactured in May 1988 in Bradford, PA.
• Base marks: The era-appropriate Zippo logo with the registry and the inscription "BRADFORD, PA" clearly legible.
Condition:
Condition: In very good vintage condition. The chrome finish retains a bright shine with signs of use and handling typical of a piece this age (minor superficial micro-scratches visible under direct light).
Accessories: Includes its original black plastic display case with the brand's iconic slogan: "IT WORKS OR WE FIX IT FREE".
About the USS Sumter (LST-1181):
The USS Sumter was a Newport-class ship that served in the United States Navy. These personalized pieces were often acquired at ship stores, making them authentic historical keepsakes of life aboard during the 1980s.
Specifications for Catawiki fields:
Object: Gasoline lighter.
Material: Chrome and brass.
Period: 1988.
Condition: Good / Very good.
Country of origin: USA.
Lot Description
Magnificent original Zippo lighter from 1988, a naval and military-interest piece dedicated to the amphibious assault ship USS Sumter (LST-1181), nicknamed "The Gamecock." This model is an excellent addition for collectors of military-themed or American militaria.
Design Details:
Central Emblem: Features a detailed enamel emblem on the front with the silhouette of General Thomas Sumter, the ship's name USS Sumter LST-1181, and its nickname "The Gamecock".
• Finish: High Polish Chrome.
Dating and Authenticity:
• Date code: The base bears the E IV marks, certifying it was manufactured in May 1988 in Bradford, PA.
• Base marks: The era-appropriate Zippo logo with the registry and the inscription "BRADFORD, PA" clearly legible.
Condition:
Condition: In very good vintage condition. The chrome finish retains a bright shine with signs of use and handling typical of a piece this age (minor superficial micro-scratches visible under direct light).
Accessories: Includes its original black plastic display case with the brand's iconic slogan: "IT WORKS OR WE FIX IT FREE".
About the USS Sumter (LST-1181):
The USS Sumter was a Newport-class ship that served in the United States Navy. These personalized pieces were often acquired at ship stores, making them authentic historical keepsakes of life aboard during the 1980s.
Specifications for Catawiki fields:
Object: Gasoline lighter.
Material: Chrome and brass.
Period: 1988.
Condition: Good / Very good.
Country of origin: USA.
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
1980-1990
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