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Antique Zippo 101

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Antique Zippo 101

There are dozens of antique Zippo lighters prefabricated by the Zippo Manufacturing Company. They come in large variety of materials, styles and colors. Anyone interested in having a classy and distinctive Zippo lighter would do well do investigate the many antique Zippos available.

Since Zippo lighters were first produced 77 years ago, they don’t fit the traditional definition that an item is an antique when it is more than 100 years old. But the Zippo company has done a very imaginative and creative job of using the aspects of material content, finish, color, and design to recommend the intent of antiqueness in their products.

Materials and finishes of antique Zippo lighters:
The materials used in antique Zippos cover the whole spectrum of Zippos. Antique Zippos are prefabricated out of silver, brass, copper, chrome and even gold. The calibre and precision engineering of Zippos ensure that they will last a lifetime not matter their age. The look of Zippos is created by the use of different finishes. Some of the finishes are jewel tone, matte, brushed, polished, pewter and antique. The finish for an antique Zippo lighter is created by using an etching process that puts the faintest mist of tarnish over the surface of the lighter. An antique Zippo is especially beautiful when it is prefabricated out of silver. The antiqued silver creates a strong impression as little areas of tarnish enhance the designs on the lighter case.

Colors of Antique Zippo lighters:
With the antiquing process the color of the lighter case material is taken from bright and shiny metallic to a rich and aged glow. The finishes can appear to be the result of an old metal finish that has been subject to the action of oxidation. This oxidation look makes the metals look slightly mottled or misted by time.

Colored cases can also be given an antique look. Just like anything that ages and shows changes in surface texture and color, a colored antique Zippo case shows a rich spectrum of graduated color and apparent change in texture. Such variation in color is seen in the purple blue shading of an antique Zippo in Mood Indigo.

Designs of Antique Zippo lighters:
With the thousands of designs acquirable on Zippo lighters, nearly any type of antique Zippo is possible. Some designs lend themselves more readily to an antique feel and look. The more intricate, detailed and curvilinear designs wage a fine palette for the antiquing process. Designs with filigree, deep etching, or low and high contours can be beautifully antiqued. More modern designs with simple, angular patterns are less likely to have an antique finish. Also many antique Zippos have emblems that come with an antique finish. These emblems can embody any of the thousands of subjects that Zippo uses, but those emblems embodying timeless themes are the most effective. Antique Zippos can often be found with those designs that reflect a spiritual, religious, or historical theme. Also, replica Zippos will use antique finishes to evoke the look and feel of some the first Zippos produced.
An antique Zippo can be a valuable addition to anyone’s collection of beautiful and useful objects.

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