Zippo - Lighter - Steel (stainless)






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This unused Zippo lighter from the 2000s has a stainless-steel, matte grey casing decorated with the Amerigo Vespucci training ship, and comes with a vintage black plastic display stand.
Description from the seller
Zippo Lighter - Matte Grey - Special Edition “Nave Scuola Amerigo Vespucci” - With Original Vintage USA Display StandDescription of the ItemUp for 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 full-color illustration of the training ship “Amerigo Vespucci,” the historic sailing ship and icon of the Italian Navy.The design depicts the majestic sailing ship underway with all sails unfurled, rendered in warm shades of brown, beige, and white 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 casing has a refined Matte Grey finish, smooth and non-reflective. The lot includes its rare vintage vertical display stand, made of rigid black plastic with raised gold lettering reading “Zippo U.S.A. Lighter” at the top and “Lifetime Guarantee” on the base.
Seller's Story
Zippo Lighter - Matte Grey - Special Edition “Nave Scuola Amerigo Vespucci” - With Original Vintage USA Display StandDescription of the ItemUp for 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 full-color illustration of the training ship “Amerigo Vespucci,” the historic sailing ship and icon of the Italian Navy.The design depicts the majestic sailing ship underway with all sails unfurled, rendered in warm shades of brown, beige, and white 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 casing has a refined Matte Grey finish, smooth and non-reflective. The lot includes its rare vintage vertical display stand, made of rigid black plastic with raised gold lettering reading “Zippo U.S.A. Lighter” at the top and “Lifetime Guarantee” on the base.
