1955 Zippo Lighter - Esso-Exxon Oil Company - Nr.Mint

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1955 Zippo Lighter - Esso-Exxon Oil Company - Nr.Mint This attractive and graphic Zippo was made in 1955 for the Esso Oil Company and its Canadian division, Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial Oil Limited is Canada’s largest petroleum company. This special Zippo was made at Niagara Falls , Ontario , the Canadian factory that Zippo operated from 1949 until 2002. What makes this lighter special is that it is dated, usually the Canadian Zippos are very hard to date! Esso is an international trade name used by the ExxonMobile Corporation and its related companies. Pronounced S-O, it is derived from the name of the pre-1911 Standard Oil Company , and as such became the focus of much litigation and regulatory restriction in the United States. In 1973, it was largely replaced in the U.S. by the Exxon brand , while Esso remained widely used elsew In most of the world, the Esso brand and the Mobil brand are the primary brand names of ExxonMobil, with the Exxon brand name basically unknown. This 55 year old Zippo is absolutely PERFECT , showing very limited use. It has its original horizontally inscribed Canadian insert , a strong humpback spring and a tight and snappy lid. As always, a new flint has been installed for your convenience. is your chance to add this Rare Version Oil Industry Cross Collectable Zippo Lighter to your collection - read more

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