Vintage 1981 Zippo Slim Lighter – Housing Mortgage Corp Pittsburgh PA Advertising – 1990 Insert
Item Description
Brand: Zippo Model: Slim Pocket Lighter
Case Date Code: //// ZIPPO /// (Decodes to 1981) Insert Date Code: D VI (Decodes to April 1990)
Origin: Made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Front Graphics: Engraved corporate promotional logo for "Housing Mortgage Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA. 471-1819".Finish: Brushed chrome face with polished mirror-chrome side edges.
Condition Report
Outer Case: The hinge remains tight with minimal wobble. The lid snaps shut with the iconic Zippo click sound. There are no major impact dents or deep gashes, but it displays honest surface pocket scuffs and minor scratching consistent with use.
Internal Mechanism: The insert fits snugly into the case sleeve. The chimney area has expected carbon soot staining from past ignition. The thumb wheel turns, but the internal flint tube is currently empty and will require a fresh flint stone and lighter fluid to operate.
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