Photographed collector reference · Case & bottom stamp
1957 · Regular · Bradford — Case & bottom stamp reference (1957)
Real photographed 1957 Bradford example supplied by Terry Lyons. This documented lighter has a brass case and steel insert; treat the material pairing as specimen-specific evidence rather than a universal rule for the year. Use the complete dot layout and surrounding stamp design together; weak strikes, wear and lighting can make individual dots less obvious.
- Known period
- 1957
- 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.
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Consolidated reference
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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.