The pictures below show four larger views of this Old French Coin Zippo Cigarette Lighter. The unknown date of the coin is on the other side. The coin is believed to be from the 1930s or 1940s. The year that this lighter was made is unknown. It is marked on the inside and outside as follows: FOR BEST RESULTS USE ZIPPO FLINTS AND FLUID ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD, PA. MADE IN ZIPPO U.S.A. PAT. 2517191 ® REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE MORLON BRADFORD, PA. ZIPPO PAT. 2517191 ® The closed lighter measures about 1-1/2'' x 2-3/16'' x 1/2''. It appears to be in excellent condition as pictured. The lighter has a wick, but it will require a new flint, and lighter fluid for use. |