Zippo 1934 to 1935 - Zippo Year by Year Series
Zippo 1934 to 1935 - Zippo Year by Year Series
This is the initial phase in the storied creation of the celebrated Zippo brand. It was also in 1934 that the first Zippo lighters were broadly released to the market.
Zippo case
The Zippo case design was identical between 1934 and 1935
The outside is chrome plated
3-barrel hinges
PAT.PENDING
U-shaped cam
Zippo insert
There were minor variations in the Zippo insert between the early 1934 period and the late 1934 to 1935 period.
Outside early 1934
Outside late 1934 to 1935
Beside early 1934
One-piece brass tube casing
Beside late 1934 to 1935
One-piece brass tube casing
Cam early 1934
Vertical square cam stop
Cam late 1934 to 1935
Square cam stop
Comparison images
Cam spring early 1934
Cam spring late 1934 to 1935
Flint wheel
Horizontal teeth
Fuel Stopper
Screw
The screw is made from the same brass material as the current model, but its diameter is significantly smaller compared to the current model (on the right).
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