Rare 1963 Slim Zippo Lighter for USS Thresher SSN-593 Lost April 1963<p>NO LONGER AVAILBLE
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Description
This is an extremely rare 1963 "slim" Zippo lighter for the United States Navy ship USS Thresher (SSN-593). The USS Thresher was a nuclear submarine built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1960 and lost off Cape Cod on April 10, 1963 during deep-diving tests. The lighter is has some painted details with the ship's logo.
VINTAGE:Circa 1963.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-3/16" width and 3/8" in thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass, painted details, nickel insert.
ATTACHMENT:Hinge.
MARKINGS:ZIPPO ® on bottom.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy ship Zippo lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MAAJL13 LCDEX12/13 SBIJX9/15
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The lighter shows some light abrasions and some wear to the painted areas.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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