Bidspirit auction | 1957 Zippo Aviation Lighter with

1957 Zippo Aviation Lighter with Engraving - This chrome Zippo features aviation-themed artwork with aircraft and wing designs on both sides. The back carries a personal engraving reading ”Lew Church 1007 McBarnes Ave Lansing Mich.” Bottom stamp shows ”ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD PA. MADE IN U.S.A. PAT 2517191” indicating 1957 production. Has been fired with evidence of use, including a worn flint wheel and a blackened wick.