Vintage 1952 Zippo Lighter Steel Case & Insert Edwards Iron Works Unfired CIB

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Vintage 1952 Zippo Lighter Steel Case & Insert Edwards Iron Works Unfired CIB:
$299.00

Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-grade piece of Zippo history.This is a 100% original, complete time-capsule set featuring a 1952 Korean War-Era Transitional "Steelie" Zippo Lighter, complete with its original red-and-white candy-striped box, trifold instruction sheet, and original guarantee paper.This lighter features crisp, clean corporate advertising on the front for "EDWARDS IRON WORKS" (South Bend, Indiana). It is completely UNFIRED and remains in pristine New Old Stock condition.Historical & Mechanical Highlights:

The "Steelie" Case: Due to Korean War brass shortages, this case is made of chrome-plated steel. It is fully magnetic and features the vintage Patent 2032695 bottom stamp with a tight 5-barrel hinge.
The Crossover Insert: A perfect historical transition piece. The inner insert is also fully magnetic steel, featuring the newer Patent 2517191 stamp alongside the rare, highly collectible hollow flint wheel rivet.
Unfired Condition: The chimney is completely spotless with zero carbon or strike marks. The original wick is bright white, pristine, and has never seen lighter fluid.
Complete Packaging: Includes the correct vintage red candy-striped cardboard box with intact edges, original paperwork, and instructions.

Condition Report:

Lighter: Mint/Unfired. Flawless chimney and wick. The outer chrome plating shows minor, honest shelf/pocket wear and light vintage patina from storage over the last 70+ years, but no major dings or gouges. The hinge is tight with excellent snap.
Box & Papers: The red candy-stripe box shows light storage wear on the corners but is structurally solid. The paper inserts are flat, legible, and unripped.

This is a premier investment-grade piece for any serious military, industrial, or Zippo history collector. Ships fully insured with signature confirmation required.
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