Zippo - No reserve price - Lighter - Steel (stainless)

Zippo Vintage Engine Turned (April 1992) – With a smooth front panel
​Description of the lot
Original Zippo lighter from the Vintage series, characterized by its classic vertical brushed lines (Engine Turned) on both faces. The design features a smooth rectangular panel in the lower front corner, intended for personalized initials engraving, which remains completely clean and uninscribed.
​The outer hinge is five-barrel, maintaining good structural tension and alignment of the lid. The piece shows the marks and surface wear typical of a used item with pocket scuffs, with no dents or major structural deformations. The interior of the chimney shows the expected carbon buildup from prior ignition use.
​Cataloging technical details
​Country of manufacture: United States (Bradford, PA).
​Case manufacture year: April 1992 (Code D VIII).
​Insert manufacture year: Mid-1990s (Code D XII / 1996), indicating it is a replacement insert from the same era (mismatched insert).
​Autonomy: The standard fill capacity for a classic gasoline Zippo insert ranges from 1 to 2 weeks of regular use before a fuel refill is needed, depending on how often it is opened and evaporates.
​Flint and fuel status: The lighter is delivered without gasoline due to international transport safety regulations. Requires a liquid fuel refill for Zippo and a flint change, since the spring channel is clear for transport and the wick is charred from use.
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