Lot 282
Two Vintage Bakelite Pipes & Vintage Lighters; Zippo Vietnam War '67 and New in Box US Steel plus 1952 Dunhill Service Lighter in Box. Terrific vintage bakelite pipes: 1.) This piece is exceptionally, unusually shaped and stunning deep amber bakelite (actually stamped Bakelite on side). Bowl unscrews as does the stem for cleaning. Original leather pipe case included. In very good condition, we note only tiny chip to stem where the gold band connects the mouthpiece to rest of pipe. Leather case demonstrates wear comensurate with age. 2.) Ben-Sim brand Bakelite Meerschaum pipe in original leather case. In very fine condition having a very tailored look.
3.) Zippo Lighter engraved with map of Vietnam including Hanoi, Haiphong, Hue, Danang, Nhatrang, Vung Tauand and Saigon etched as to their location in the country. On verso it reads "377 Officer's Open Mess, Vietnam '67" with engraving of a cycle-rickshaw or pedicab. Lighters from the Vietnam era are their own collectible and highly prized. 4.) Dunhill Navy Service Lighter in box (written on box in pencil, My Lighter, 1952) lighter appears only lightly tested but in no way used regularly. 5.) Mint in box Zippo lighter made exclusively for US Steel. Estimated Value $250 - UP
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