1955 Double-Sided Portland Cement Vintage Zippo w Repair Box
Wow - Nice part of Zippo early advertiser history!
Nice etch & paint graphic for the 50th anniversary of the North Western Portland Cement Company. It's double sided with the name of what is likely either the owner or a specific employee.
This lighter ended up in a Zippo teardrop repair type box which coincides nicely with the 1960's insert that is in the lighter. The lighter is well used with no serious scratches or dings and will probably clean up nicely. The hinge is well attached but very loose. It might even be a good candidate for paint restoration. And we are going to price it that way so it can be restored.
Because the insert is replaced, we are going to grade this Fair 79. But you should know the overall case condition would definitely grade higher.