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Photographed collector reference · Insert

1950 · Regular · Bradford — Insert reference (1950)

1950 · Nickel insert · real example: Real photographed nickel insert from a documented 1950 Bradford Zippo with brass case. Front, back and chimney-top views are available. Insert periods overlap and inserts can be replaced, so use this as a strong visual comparison rather than a standalone authenticity verdict.

Known period
1950
Plant
Bradford / United States
Case type
regular
Case material
brass
Insert material
nickel
Dating evidence
Supporting comparison — A useful illustrated or photographed comparison. The feature alone does not establish a unique production date.
Reference verification
Photographed specimen; visual features documented, precise production date and authenticity not automatically verified.
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Reference images · real photographed examples

Dating evidence and reference verification

Sources: Terry Lyons

Supporting comparison: A useful illustrated or photographed comparison. The feature alone does not establish a unique production date.

Reference verification: Photographed specimen; visual features documented, precise production date and authenticity not automatically verified.

Photographic copyright: Terry Lyons

Dating caution. Case and insert can have different manufacture dates; inserts may have been replaced. A single feature does not establish authenticity.

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