Custom Zippo | World War
$69.00
Hand-aged Zippo lighter with a distressed WWII-inspired finish.
Engraving available (up to 10 letters). I make these to order here in my small studio.
Ships from the NJ-USA. Genuine, refillable Zippo.
Art and Zippos, Why?
When a friend fell in love with my zippo I had modified for myself, I surprised him with one for his birthday. This dude of 37 got choked up and took a moment to be able to speak. No words needed - This is the absolute best compliment a gift can receive. I began making more as gifts. When THOSE people wanted to give them as gifts, I made a listing and it quickly took off. As is consistent with my artwork, I will quit selling zippos the moment it loses my interest.
Backstory in my head.
The "backstory" that floats through my mind is that of a world war tank operator. As you can probably guess, driving a tank during the world war was not for the faint of heart. The experience sounds brutal. Also, if a man was to take any pride in his machine (or simply want to survive) it was inevitable that the operator became the de facto mechanic in a pinch. He would have to do the best he could. My imagination puts this lighter bouncing at his feet through the grease and muck only to be retrieved later when the action has settled. Rough, beaten, wounded and reliable - as I imagine most machines in the horrors of war both past and present.
Hand-Finished, One by One
Please remember I'm making these as they are ordered and each finish will be different. What will remain consistent is that the lighter won't leave my door until it satisfies me. I can't judge your taste, only mine. If you trust my taste, than I look forward to sending you one.
Custom Lettering (Optional)
Up to 10 characters (A "dot" doesn't count against your 10)
All uppercase – letters and numbers only
Leave your exact engraving text as you want it.
Example:
Front: P.ROBERTS
Back: 655•505•7855
If it is at all confusing you can simply message me after you've checked out as well.
Timing
Given the price I hope you recognize this isn't paying my bills and that these are to be finished between other work here in our small studio. If timing is important, let me know so I don't miss a special day.
More info on the Dropdown Box for "Engraving Locations"
"None"
This lighter will be distressed but have no text.
"Front"
Distressed with up to 10 characters
"Front and Back"
Distressed with up to 10 characters on each side.
"Stacked Text Front"
Distressed with 2 lines of stacked text. 10 characters max on each line.
"Stacked Front&Back"
Distressed with 2 lines of stacked text on the front & 2 lines of stacked text on the Back. 10 characters max on each line.
Returns
Due to the custom nature of these, no returns.
But hey — if it’s not for you, it might be the perfect gift for someone else.
Zippo Specs (stolen from their site)
Height: 2.25″
Width: 0.5″
Depth: 1.5″
Weight: 2.0 oz.
Windproof with signature Zippo “click”
All-metal construction
Refillable (Zippo lighter fuel sold separately)
Made in the USA