Zippo Barcroft No. 4, (1953 ?)

By adhdavid, 7 June, 2023
Description

Zippo Barcroft Pat No. 4, 2032695
The Zippo Barcroft is the proud successor of the Zippo #10 which was produced till 1953. The Zippo Barcroft was manufactured between 1953 and 1979 in Bradford, United States and also in Canada. One often refers to it as the 4th edition or version of the Barcroft Table Lighter which is a simple combination of a traditional Zippo lighter insert and an attachable pedestal base.
This one has a polished chrome finish and engraved red initials JLF.
The lighter insert can be removed from the pedestal and used as a normal Zippo pocket lighter. The base is padded with black felt. This Zippo lighter insert is marked:

PPOMFG CO.BRADFORD.Pa
ZIPPO
PAT. 2032695 MADE IN U.S.A.

Category
Tobacciana
Medium
A polished chrome finish and engraved red initials JLF.
The lighter insert can be removed from the pedestal and used as a normal Zippo pocket lighter. The base is padded with black felt.
Distinguishing marks
Has a polished chrome finish and engraved red initials JLF.
This Zippo lighter insert is marked:

PPOMFG CO.BRADFORD.Pa
ZIPPO
PAT. 2032695 MADE IN U.S.A.
Condition
Good
Date Period
late 40s, early 50s?
For Sale?
Yes
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