One new vintage Zippo lighter in the original box. This unit was produced in 1953 to commerorate Ford Motor Company's fiftieth anniversary. Lighter is the brushed finish with the 2517191 Pat Pending stamping. The lid has a raised brass Model T Ford. The case has a raised 50th emblem about the size of a nickel. The center Mercury head is cast in relief while the gold letering is slightly raised. The back side of the is engraved "Capital City Motors, Inc".
This lighter was found in the estate of a long time Ford Parts Manger here in Columbus Ohio. This expalins the Capital City Motors.
The lighter is perfect in every way, lookls only days, not years old. Never used ! The box is great, I would rate it a 9.5 out of 10. This is a very nice and rare item and would make a great piece in any collection. A nice piece of Ford automotive and Zippo history. Shipping will be $5 in the lower 48 states. Thanks