Vintage 1979 Zippo Slim Lighter Process 9 One Eight Seven Inc UNFIRED Mint Box
Item Description
Up for sale is an exceptional, investment-grade piece of late-1970s corporate industrial memorabilia: a 100% complete, unfired 1979 Zippo Slim windproof lighter set. This model was custom-commissioned as a limited corporate promotional item for employees and partners of One Eight Seven, Inc. to highlight their patented "Process 9" system.
What’s Included:
- Zippo Slim Lighter: Polished high-polish chrome finish featuring an immaculate red, white, and blue enamel face logo reading "Process 9 • U.S. Patent 3737489 • Patents Pending • One Eight Seven, Inc."
- Original Plastic Presentation Tray: Black velvet-textured flocking display base designed specifically to house the slimline lighter profile.
- "Please... Our Guarantee is Unusual" Pamphlet: The iconic red-and-white insert detailing Zippo's world-famous lifetime mechanical repair guarantee.
- Original Outer Cardboard Box Lid & Base: Vintage white slide box face boasting the repeating multi-font Zippo logo pattern and the bold red accent block reading "SLIM LIGHTER".
Condition Report:
- Lighter Condition: Mint / Pristine / Unfired. This lighter has never been filled, never sparked, and never lit. The high-polish chrome body displays a brilliant mirror-like reflection with no pocket wear or handling marks. The multi-color enamel face graphics are 100% perfect, sharp, and vivid without any chipping, scratching, or fading.
- Box & Paperwork: Excellent vintage condition. The interior plastic display base is free of cracks. The paper insert and outer cardboard packaging remain remarkably clean, retaining sharp corners, straight edges, and zero major surface tears or water staining.
Please inspect the high-resolution photos closely to assess the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.
selling as pictured.
more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.
052626 gp