1953-1954 Zippo AL Star Andy Vince Brackenridge Tandem Mill Pocket Lighter For Sale

Zippo regular windproof pocket lighter with an AL star logo and an Andy Vince inscription naming the first helper, first coil and 56-inch tandem mill at Brackenridge. The engraved September 21, 1954 date commemorates an event; the reviewed case manufacture period is 1953-1954. The inscription gives this tandem mill Zippo a specific industrial memorabilia theme. The base shows PAT. 2517191 and PAT. PEND. Its silver-tone case has scratches, dark spotting and edge wear. The included Zippo-marked insert shows rubbing and darkened areas around the mechanism. Ignition and flame operation is unverified. Component originality is unconfirmed. Ships empty; no fuel included.