Non-Zippo Sterling lighters designed for Zippo inserts
STERLING SILVER ZIPPOS
Sterling silver Zippo lighters were introduced in 1950. Other sterling silver lighters designed for Zippo inserts but which were not manufactured by Zippo also appeared in the 1940's . Many of these were crafted in sterling silver, and prominent jewelers such a Tiffany designed beautiful Zippo-like cases with authentic Zippo inserts . The lighters shown below are examples from Japan, Italy, Thailand, Mexico, Guatemala and most notably, Peru.
Non-Zippo Sterling lighters designed for Zippo inserts