Red Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) Vintage Lighter, Tobacciana

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Red Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) Vintage Lighter, Tobacciana 

Description, Measurements & Rating:

For sale is a Red Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) Vintage Lighter, Tobacciana.  Mao, a controversial figure in life continues to be one in death.  He lead the People's Republic of China from 1949 to his death in 1975.  Officially held in high regard in China, his programs and purges are blamed for the deaths of millions of people.  During his life he cultivated a "Cult of Personality" for his poetry, writings and philosophy.  His portrait was everywhere- even on a lighter!  Unsure of the date, the lighter was probably made in the late 50s or 60s.  Great addition to your tobacciana collection as well as a piece of history.

The shipping weight of the Lighter is 7 ounces.  It measures 3” high x 1-1/2” wide x 1/4" deep.  All measurements are approximate.  The colors shown in the photo section are digital representations and may vary from monitor to monitor.  The Lighter is pre-owned and vintage. As such it has paint chipping especially on the flip top.  When clicked, it produces a spark leading me to believe that it would work if filled with lighter fluid.  It is rate Vintage Good to Very Good.  There are no stains, dings, missing pieces, chips except in the paint) , cracks or obvious repairs that I can see or feel.

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