The pictures below show larger opened and closed views of this Old Dies & Stamping Inc. Advertising Premium Zippo Cigarette Lighter. The metal lighter is not dated but it is old. It has a 1950 patent number. The outside has recessed lettering and a logo. It may be from a Massachusetts company but we do not know for sure. It is marked as follows: DIES & STAMPING, INC. D & S QUALITY & PRECISION DESIGNERS & BUILDERS ZIPPO ® BRADFORD, PA. PAT. 2517191 PAT. PEND. The lighter insert has some wear, but it reads as follows: ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD, PA. ZIPPO MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. 2517191 PAT. PEND. The closed lighter measures about 1-1/2'' x 2-1/8'' x 1/2''. It opens and closes well and appears to be in excellent condition as pictured. There is some light wear on the outside from use. On the inside there is some wear from pulling the lighter insert in and out for filling. The lighter will require a new flint and fluid for use. |