Zippo - No reserve price - Lighter - Brass
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Zippo brass gasoline lighter commemorating the USS Nassau LHA-4, double-engraved with a satin chrome finish and dated February 1989, made in the United States.
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Zippo - USS Nassau (LHA-4) "A Mari Ab Mare" - Double Engraving - Satin Chrome - February 1989
Description of the Lot
Extraordinary original Zippo lighter from 1989, a commemorative collectible piece for the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4). This example stands out for featuring designs on both faces, highly valued in naval-themed pieces.
Design Details:
• Front: Features the ship’s official color shield with the motto in Latin "A Mari Ab Mare" (From the sea to the shore).
• Back: Engraved with the silhouette of the ship and the identification U.S.S. NASSAU LHA 4 in red lettering.
• Finish: Satin Chrome, ideal for reducing fingerprint marks and highlighting the engravings.
Dating and Authenticity:
• Date code: The base bears the inscription B V, confirming it was manufactured in February 1989 in Bradford, PA.
• Base marks: Authentic late-80s Zippo logo with the registry.
Condition:
• Condition: In excellent vintage condition. The engravings and colors retain superb sharpness. The body shows minimal signs of handling, preserving the integrity of the satin finish.
• Accessories: Supplied with its original rigid display case from the era, featuring the Zippo gold logo.
Historical Significance:
The USS Nassau (LHA-4) was active from 1979 to 2011, participating in key missions such as the Gulf War. This lighter, produced just before that conflict, is a historical testament to the golden era of the U.S. Navy.
Specifications for Catawiki fields:
• Item: Gasoline lighter.
• Material: Chrome and brass.
• Period: 1989.
• Condition: Very good.
• Country of origin: USA.
Zippo - USS Nassau (LHA-4) "A Mari Ab Mare" - Double Engraving - Satin Chrome - February 1989
Description of the Lot
Extraordinary original Zippo lighter from 1989, a commemorative collectible piece for the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4). This example stands out for featuring designs on both faces, highly valued in naval-themed pieces.
Design Details:
• Front: Features the ship’s official color shield with the motto in Latin "A Mari Ab Mare" (From the sea to the shore).
• Back: Engraved with the silhouette of the ship and the identification U.S.S. NASSAU LHA 4 in red lettering.
• Finish: Satin Chrome, ideal for reducing fingerprint marks and highlighting the engravings.
Dating and Authenticity:
• Date code: The base bears the inscription B V, confirming it was manufactured in February 1989 in Bradford, PA.
• Base marks: Authentic late-80s Zippo logo with the registry.
Condition:
• Condition: In excellent vintage condition. The engravings and colors retain superb sharpness. The body shows minimal signs of handling, preserving the integrity of the satin finish.
• Accessories: Supplied with its original rigid display case from the era, featuring the Zippo gold logo.
Historical Significance:
The USS Nassau (LHA-4) was active from 1979 to 2011, participating in key missions such as the Gulf War. This lighter, produced just before that conflict, is a historical testament to the golden era of the U.S. Navy.
Specifications for Catawiki fields:
• Item: Gasoline lighter.
• Material: Chrome and brass.
• Period: 1989.
• Condition: 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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