Vintage 1959 Zippo Lighter M.S. Kaplan Co Chicago Advertising Candy Stripe Box For Sale

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Vintage 1959 Zippo Lighter M.S. Kaplan Co Chicago Advertising Candy Stripe Box:
$129.00

Title: Vintage 1959 Zippo Lighter - M.S. Kaplan Co. Chicago Advertising w/ Original Red Candy Stripe Box & PaperworkItem Specifics:

Brand: Zippo
Year: 1959 (Confirmed by 3 dots left, 4 dots right bottom stamp)
Country of Manufacture: United States
Theme: Industrial / Steel & Scrap Iron / Chicago Local History
Box Included: Yes (Original Red & White Candy Stripe Box)
Paperwork Included: Yes (Original Guarantee / Instruction Leaflet)

Full Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, 100% factory-original 1959 Zippo windproof pocket lighter featuring vibrant red-lettered advertising for the historic M.S. Kaplan Company ("Your Chicago Broker"), located at 231 So. La Salle St.This is a true collector’s "Full Set" bundle that includes the highly coveted, period-correct original red-and-white candy stripe cardboard box and the original folded Zippo guarantee instruction booklet.Condition Details:

Outer Case: Authentic 1959 regular-sized case featuring the script Zippo logo and Patent number 2517191. The red enamel advertising text is fully legible, sharp, and highly presentable. The hinge remains sturdy with minimal wobble.
Internal Insert: 100% period-correct matching 1959 insert. Features the correct open/hollow wheel rivet, magnetic steel body structure, and matching patent stamps.
Functionality: The lighter has been used previously and currently does not spark. The original flint has naturally degraded/turned to dust over time in storage and will need to be cleared/replaced by the buyer to return it to active sparking condition.
Box & Paperwork: The iconic candy stripe box is structurally intact with good color. The paper guarantee leaflet shows normal age-appropriate toning but is fully legible without heavy tearing.

Please review all photos carefully to assess cosmetic condition details. This historical piece of mid-century Americana and Chicago industrial history will make an exceptional addition to any advanced Zippo or advertising collection.Ships promptly and securely packaged. Offers are welcome!70