Vintage 1963 Zippo Wayne National Life Insurance Joe Collins Box Paperwork For Sale

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Vintage 1963 Zippo Wayne National Life Insurance Joe Collins Box Paperwork:
$199.00

Vintage 1963 Zippo Lighter Set – Executive Provenance (Joe Collins) w/ Candy Stripe Box & PaperworkListing Format: Buy It Now / Best OfferUp for your consideration is a remarkable 1963 Zippo lighter set possessing extraordinary executive provenance and complete original packaging.THE HISTORICAL PROVENANCE
The front of the high-polish chrome case features an immaculate corporate emblem for the Wayne National Life Insurance Company (Detroit, MI). The reverse side is professionally engraved: \"Best wishes Joe Collins.\"John \"Joe\" Collins was the prominent mid-century President of Wayne National Life Insurance Co. and a highly notable Michigan political figure. This is not a standard promotional giveaway; it is a verified executive piece belonging to or gifted directly by the company\'s chief executive during his active tenure in 1963.CONDITION & VERIFICATION DETAILS

The Case: 1963 Production. The bottom stamp features the classic script Zippo logo flanked by 2 dots on the left and 1 dot on the right (2 / 1 layout), alongside Pat. 2517191 and a 5-hub hinge. The case presents beautifully with rich vintage character.
The Insert: 100% factory original and period-correct match. Features a magnetic steel body, a hollow flint wheel rivet, and horizontal stamped text including Patent 2517191.
Condition Status: Pre-owned/Used, No Spark. The lighter has been previously used and exhibits light soot/charring consistent with vintage firing, but it currently has no spark as the vintage flint has been safely removed to protect the mechanics. The internal mechanisms remain entirely sound.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
This listing represents a 100% complete collector package:

1963 Used Zippo Lighter (Wayne National / Joe Collins executive engraving).
Original Red & White Diagonal Candy Stripe Box (crisp structure and excellent preservation).
Original Red Zippo Fold-Out Guarantee/Instructions Pamphlet (\"Please... Our Guarantee is Unusual\").

SHIPPING & COLLECTOR CAREThe complete set will be shipped fully insured. It will be packed with extreme care in a rigid box to protect both the lighter and the fragile vintage cardboard packaging.Serious offers are welcome via the \'Make Offer\' feature. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully as they constitute the primary description of visual condition.64