Photographed collector reference · Insert
1955 · Regular · Bradford — Insert reference (1955)
1955 · Steel insert · real example: Real photographed steel insert from the documented 1955 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
- 1955
- Plant
- Bradford / United States
- Case type
- regular
- Case material
- brass
- Insert material
- steel
- 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.
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.