Zippo - No reserve price - Lighter - Steel






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Zippo lighter in steel with a satin/chrome finish and a cream/ivory emblem plate featuring a maritime etching of a whale tail diving and three seagulls in a stylised sky; made in Italy, from 2000–2010, in new condition and in working order.
Description from the seller
This lighter is an original Zippo model characterized by a very evocative and detailed naturalistic illustration.
Design and Graphics
Subject: The decoration depicts a classic marine scene. In the foreground emerges the tail of a whale diving into the ocean, while in the sky three seagulls fly among stylized clouds.
Visual Style: The drawing is created with a hatch engraving technique (etching), reminiscent of the old illustrations in marine biology books or vintage prints. The exclusive use of black on a light background creates a sharp, clean contrast.
Finish: The lighter case features a Satin Chrome or Brushed Chrome finish. The surface on which the graphics is applied appears to have a matte coating or an ivory/cream-colored emblem plate that makes the incision details stand out.
Seller's Story
This lighter is an original Zippo model characterized by a very evocative and detailed naturalistic illustration.
Design and Graphics
Subject: The decoration depicts a classic marine scene. In the foreground emerges the tail of a whale diving into the ocean, while in the sky three seagulls fly among stylized clouds.
Visual Style: The drawing is created with a hatch engraving technique (etching), reminiscent of the old illustrations in marine biology books or vintage prints. The exclusive use of black on a light background creates a sharp, clean contrast.
Finish: The lighter case features a Satin Chrome or Brushed Chrome finish. The surface on which the graphics is applied appears to have a matte coating or an ivory/cream-colored emblem plate that makes the incision details stand out.
