Zippo dating chart

How do you date a Zippo lighter?

Dating Your Zippo Lighter. As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its value. Valuable information on the bottom of every Zippo windproof lighter can help you determine its date of manufacture. Starting in the mid 50’s, a date code was stamped on the bottom of every Zippo lighter made.

Is Zippo a good brand?

Zippo has been a source of reliable and durable products for 90 years, giving its users the confidence to live their way, however they choose. Founded in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell, the brand first garnered global fame for its signature windproof lighter, which is still manufactured in Bradford, Pennsylvania.

What is Zippos live with confidence campaign?

Live with Confidence will come to life across Zippos logo, packaging and marketing through a series of new films and imagery that showcases confident people using Zippo products, in ways ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary.

How has the Zippo Stamp changed over the years?

There have been three major changes, as show below. From 1933 to the mid 50s, the word Zippo was stamped in block letters. The Zippo script logo was developed in the late 40s and was phased-in on the lighter bottom stamp around 1955. In the late 70s the logo was redesigned. It was incorporated into the bottom stamp in 1980.

What does the date code on a Zippo Lighter mean?

Starting in the mid 50’s, a date code was stamped on the bottom of every Zippo lighter made. The original purpose was for quality control. The date code has since become an invaluable tool for Zippo collectors. Most lighters fabricated between 1933 and 1957 can be identified by style and model and the patent or patent-pending marks.

How many Zippo lighters were made in Canada?

About 13.5 million lighters were produced by Zippo Canada. The bottom stamp differs by having Niagara Falls, Ontario rather than Bradford, PA on it. Zippos had a flat bottom until 1946 when the bottoms were indented. Starting in 1958 Zippo used date codes (there were prior date codes, but no one seems clear on exactly what they were).

How do I find out what year my Zippo is?

If the Zippo is 1958 or later, check the Date Code Chart to find the year and, frequently, month of production. The Date Code Chart is below. 203695: 1942-1946 This number stamped in error, typically on black crackle wartime models

When were the first Zippo BLU™ butane lighters made?

The first Zippo BLU™ butane lighters were made in 2007. The date code is the same format as Regular Windproof Lighters. SOURCES: Chart and footnotes are from the Zippo Facebook page as is the Bottom Stamp image.

When did Zippo start using the script logo?

The Zippo script logo was developed in the late 40s and was phased-in on the lighter bottom stamp around 1955. In the late 70s the logo was redesigned. It was incorporated into the bottom stamp in 1980. The Historic Zippo Logo

What happened to Zippo during WW2?

Like the majority of Americans during WWII, the Second Great War had a profound effect on Zippo. As a patriot himself, Blaisdell dedicated all manufacturing to the US military – effectively putting lighter production on hold – upon America’s entry into the war. This initiative later led the some valued innovation for Zippo.

When did Zippo change the Roman numerals to Arabic numerals?

However, in 2001, Zippo altered this system, changing the Roman numerals to Arabic numerals. Thus a Zippo made in August 2004 was stamped H 04. The cases of Zippo lighters are typically made of brass and are rectangular with a hinged top. On most models, the top of the case is slightly convex. Inside the case are the works of the lighter.

Does the date of manufacture affect the value of Zippo lighters?

As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its value. Valuable information on the bottom of every Zippo windproof lighter can help you determine its date of manufacture.