Bidspirit auction | A Vintage Zippo Brass Venetian

A Vintage Zippo Brass Venetian Lighter and Leather Pouch - A vintage Zippo brass windproof lighter featuring the Venetian pattern, manufactured in February 1996. The lighter is decorated with an intricate, etched floral scrollwork design on both the front and reverse faces, with the front incorporating a blank rectangular cartouche for engraving. The base of the lighter is stamped with a capital ”B” to the left and ”XII” to the right of a centrally struck ”zippo” logo with a registered trademark symbol. Below this, the base is further stamped ”BRADFORD, PA. MADE IN U.S.A.”. The lighter is complete with its internal mechanism, including a perforated chimney, wick, and flint wheel. Accompanying the lighter is a dark brown leather belt pouch featuring a fold-over flap and stitched construction.