Presidential Memorabilia White House Presentation Slim Zippo Lighter 1970s
Non-Paper Memorabilia
Presidential memorabilia. Slim Zippo lighter, attributed to White House gift distribution during the 1970s, bearing an etched Presidential Eagle and Seal without the name or signature of an individual president. Presentation objects of this type document the use of commercially manufactured personal accessories as presidential gifts, while the absence of a president’s name distinguishes this example from personalized presidential lighters associated with particular administrations.Chrome Slim Zippo lighter with an etched Presidential Eagle and Seal on the front. No president’s name appears on the lighter. The piece has been described as a 1970s White House gift; no accompanying presentation box, inscription, or documentation establishing a specific administration is present in the supplied description.
The lighter shows extensive evidence of use, with minute scratching throughout the chrome surface. The engraved presidential device remains clearly visible. Overall good condition. An example of twentieth century presidential presentation memorabilia retaining the Presidential Seal while omitting the individual presidential identification found on many administration specific examples.
Item #12626
Price: $220.00
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