Zippo - Lighter - Steel (stainless)






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This unused, working Zippo stainless-steel lighter from the 2000s has a Matte Grey finish and a colour illustration of the Amerigo Vespucci training ship, and comes with a vintage black plastic display stand.
Description from the seller
Zippo Lighter - Matte Grey - Special Edition “Amerigo Vespucci Training Ship” - With Original Vintage U.S.A. Display Stand
Description of the Item
At auction is an exceptional and highly sought-after original Made in USA Zippo lighter, a piece of great interest to Italian and international collectors of maritime and military memorabilia. The front panel is beautifully decorated with a precise, detailed color illustration dedicated to the training ship “Amerigo Vespucci,” the historic sailing ship and icon of the Italian Navy. The design shows the majestic sailing ship underway with all sails set, rendered in warm brown, beige, and white tones that contrast perfectly with the background color. At the top, the elegant cursive inscription “Nave Scuola Amerigo Vespucci” stands out, topped by a small Italian tricolor flag. On the right side is the official wording “Printed by Zippo,” attesting to its original factory decoration. The metal case features a refined Matte Grey finish, smooth and non-reflective. The lot includes its rare vintage vertical display stand, made of rigid black plastic, with the raised gold lettering “Zippo U.S.A. Lighter” at the top and “Lifetime Guarantee” on the base.
Seller's Story
Zippo Lighter - Matte Grey - Special Edition “Amerigo Vespucci Training Ship” - With Original Vintage U.S.A. Display Stand
Description of the Item
At auction is an exceptional and highly sought-after original Made in USA Zippo lighter, a piece of great interest to Italian and international collectors of maritime and military memorabilia. The front panel is beautifully decorated with a precise, detailed color illustration dedicated to the training ship “Amerigo Vespucci,” the historic sailing ship and icon of the Italian Navy. The design shows the majestic sailing ship underway with all sails set, rendered in warm brown, beige, and white tones that contrast perfectly with the background color. At the top, the elegant cursive inscription “Nave Scuola Amerigo Vespucci” stands out, topped by a small Italian tricolor flag. On the right side is the official wording “Printed by Zippo,” attesting to its original factory decoration. The metal case features a refined Matte Grey finish, smooth and non-reflective. The lot includes its rare vintage vertical display stand, made of rigid black plastic, with the raised gold lettering “Zippo U.S.A. Lighter” at the top and “Lifetime Guarantee” on the base.
