Vintage 1953-1955 Zippo Lighter Pat Pend 2517191 Holland Motor Express Trucking For Sale

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Vintage 1953-1955 Zippo Lighter Pat Pend 2517191 Holland Motor Express Trucking:
$99.99

🚛 Vintage 1953-1955 Zippo Holland Motor Express Inc. Lighter - Pat. Pend. 2517191

Authentic 1950s Trucking Advertising • 5-Barrel Hinge & 8-Hole Chimney Insert • Classic Tobacciana

✨ Description

Up for sale is a highly collectible piece of mid-century American transportation history: an original Vintage 1950s Zippo Windproof Lighter featuring the engraved advertising logo for Holland Motor Express, Inc. (the iconic Michigan-based trucking company). The bottom stamp features the crisp, classic cursive script Zippo logo paired with the highly sought-after "PAT. PEND. 2517191" stamping, accurately dating this piece to the 1953–1955 transitional era. Complete with its period-correct 5-barrel hinge and 8-hole chimney insert, this is a phenomenal find for trucking memorabilia enthusiasts and serious Zippo collectors alike.

📋 Specifications & Features

Brand / Manufacturer: Zippo Manufacturing Co. (Bradford, PA)
Bottom Stamp Markings: Cursive Script Logo • PAT. PEND. 2517191
Production Era: Vintage Mid-1950s (Circa 1953–1955)
Hinge Configuration: Original 5-barrel hinge
Insert Specifications: Period-matching 8-hole chimney layout
Front Graphic: Authentic etched and color-filled "Holland Motor Express, Inc." logo

🔍 Condition Report

Cosmetic Condition: Honest vintage estate condition showing clear signs of age, use, and pocket carry. Features a heavy, authentic patina with surface scratches, scuffs, edge rubbing, and pocket wear as clearly shown in the photos.
Mechanical Status: The hinge and cam mechanism function properly. The wheel turns, but the lighter currently requires a new flint and fluid to function. It has not been actively fueled or spark-tested.
Overall Grade: Offered in its completely untouched, uncleaned, and as-found historical state—sold strictly as shown.

Strict Hobby Disclaimer & Return Policy: Due to postal shipping regulations regarding flammable collectibles, this lighter will ship completely empty of fluid. Sold **strictly AS-IS with no returns and no exceptions**. Please review all high-resolution photos closely.

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