Zippo - Guns N' Roses – Tour 1988 - Vintage Rock Custom Collectible Lighter - No reserve price - Lighter - Brass

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This as-new, working Zippo brass lighter, made in the United States, features custom Guns N' Roses “Tour 1988” artwork and measures 58 × 38 × 13 mm.

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Description from the seller

A distinctive custom Zippo lighter dedicated to Guns N' Roses, one of the most iconic hard rock bands of all time.

Featuring a striking vintage-inspired design with the legendary band's logo, a skull wearing a top hat and the inscription “Tour 1988”, this collectible captures the rebellious spirit and unmistakable atmosphere of late-1980s rock music.

Design and Artistic Details

The lighter features an elaborate composition inspired by classic rock concert memorabilia, combining distressed textures, dark metallic tones and vintage gold-and-red accents.

At the center of the design is a skull wearing a black top hat and sunglasses, surrounded by decorative floral elements. Above it, the distinctive Guns N' Roses lettering appears on a curved golden banner, while the inscription “Tour 1988” completes the composition below.

The artwork includes:

Guns N' Roses Logo: Classic curved lettering in warm gold, red and amber tones.

Rock Skull Portrait: A skull with sunglasses, long reddish hair and a top hat.

Tour 1988 Inscription: A tribute to the band's legendary late-1980s touring era.

Vintage Distressed Background: A dramatic cracked and weathered appearance reminiscent of an aged concert poster.

Ornamental Details: Subtle floral decorations surrounding the central illustration.

Dark Finish: A black and charcoal-colored case that emphasizes the vintage artwork.

The aged and cracked appearance is part of the decorative design, creating the impression of a collectible rock artifact preserved from the golden era of hard rock.

Features

Brand: Genuine Zippo

Made in: USA

Theme: Guns N' Roses / Tour 1988 / Classic Hard Rock

Finish: Dark custom finish

Decoration: Full-color vintage-style artwork

Design: Skull, top hat, band lettering and tour inscription

Mechanism: Classic Zippo windproof flint-wheel lighter

Insert: Genuine Zippo insert

Presentation: Zippo gift box, as shown in the photographs

Collectible Appeal

The late 1980s marked an extraordinary period in the history of Guns N' Roses. Following the release of Appetite for Destruction in 1987, the band established itself as one of the defining acts of its generation.

This custom Zippo pays tribute to that influential era through a carefully composed vintage rock design.

Its distressed visual treatment, warm metallic accents and unmistakable imagery make it particularly appealing to collectors of rock memorabilia, fans of classic hard rock and enthusiasts of personalized Zippo lighters.

The lighter combines the timeless American Zippo design with the atmosphere of a vintage rock concert souvenir.

Condition and Presentation

The photographs show the actual lighter offered for sale.

The aged, cracked and weathered visual effects are intentional elements of the custom artwork.

The lighter is fitted with a genuine Zippo insert.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the item's appearance and condition.

This is a genuine Zippo lighter with custom Guns N' Roses-themed decoration, not an officially licensed Guns N' Roses Zippo edition or an original 1988 tour souvenir.

Shipping

The lighter will be securely packaged to ensure safe transportation.

Shipping via Correos or UPS, at the buyer's choice.

The lighter will be shipped without fuel in accordance with transportation safety regulations.

A striking tribute to the golden age of hard rock — combining the rebellious spirit of Guns N' Roses with vintage artwork and the timeless character of an American Zippo lighter.

A distinctive custom Zippo lighter dedicated to Guns N' Roses, one of the most iconic hard rock bands of all time.

Featuring a striking vintage-inspired design with the legendary band's logo, a skull wearing a top hat and the inscription “Tour 1988”, this collectible captures the rebellious spirit and unmistakable atmosphere of late-1980s rock music.

Design and Artistic Details

The lighter features an elaborate composition inspired by classic rock concert memorabilia, combining distressed textures, dark metallic tones and vintage gold-and-red accents.

At the center of the design is a skull wearing a black top hat and sunglasses, surrounded by decorative floral elements. Above it, the distinctive Guns N' Roses lettering appears on a curved golden banner, while the inscription “Tour 1988” completes the composition below.

The artwork includes:

Guns N' Roses Logo: Classic curved lettering in warm gold, red and amber tones.

Rock Skull Portrait: A skull with sunglasses, long reddish hair and a top hat.

Tour 1988 Inscription: A tribute to the band's legendary late-1980s touring era.

Vintage Distressed Background: A dramatic cracked and weathered appearance reminiscent of an aged concert poster.

Ornamental Details: Subtle floral decorations surrounding the central illustration.

Dark Finish: A black and charcoal-colored case that emphasizes the vintage artwork.

The aged and cracked appearance is part of the decorative design, creating the impression of a collectible rock artifact preserved from the golden era of hard rock.

Features

Brand: Genuine Zippo

Made in: USA

Theme: Guns N' Roses / Tour 1988 / Classic Hard Rock

Finish: Dark custom finish

Decoration: Full-color vintage-style artwork

Design: Skull, top hat, band lettering and tour inscription

Mechanism: Classic Zippo windproof flint-wheel lighter

Insert: Genuine Zippo insert

Presentation: Zippo gift box, as shown in the photographs

Collectible Appeal

The late 1980s marked an extraordinary period in the history of Guns N' Roses. Following the release of Appetite for Destruction in 1987, the band established itself as one of the defining acts of its generation.

This custom Zippo pays tribute to that influential era through a carefully composed vintage rock design.

Its distressed visual treatment, warm metallic accents and unmistakable imagery make it particularly appealing to collectors of rock memorabilia, fans of classic hard rock and enthusiasts of personalized Zippo lighters.

The lighter combines the timeless American Zippo design with the atmosphere of a vintage rock concert souvenir.

Condition and Presentation

The photographs show the actual lighter offered for sale.

The aged, cracked and weathered visual effects are intentional elements of the custom artwork.

The lighter is fitted with a genuine Zippo insert.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the item's appearance and condition.

This is a genuine Zippo lighter with custom Guns N' Roses-themed decoration, not an officially licensed Guns N' Roses Zippo edition or an original 1988 tour souvenir.

Shipping

The lighter will be securely packaged to ensure safe transportation.

Shipping via Correos or UPS, at the buyer's choice.

The lighter will be shipped without fuel in accordance with transportation safety regulations.

A striking tribute to the golden age of hard rock — combining the rebellious spirit of Guns N' Roses with vintage artwork and the timeless character of an American Zippo lighter.

Details

Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
Zippo
Model/type
Guns N' Roses – Tour 1988 - Vintage Rock Custom Collectible Lighter
Serial number
Guns N' Roses – Tour 1988 - Vintage Rock Custom Collectible Lighter
Material
Brass
Country of origin
United States
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Width
58 mm
Length
38 mm
Depth
13 mm
Period
2020+
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
25
Objects sold
pro

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