1932 · Regular · Bradford
Insert reference · 1932
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Zippo 1932
Historical Zippo references associated with 1932: 0 consolidated case/bottom stamp entries, 1 consolidated insert entries, and 0 individual photographic source records. Date codes, materials and insert construction should be assessed together, especially for transitional years.
Insert references and construction
Insert construction evidence
- 14-hole chimney — Some 1946 inserts still used the earlier 14-hole chimney. Known period: 1930–1946. Dating evidence: Secondary dating clue (Construction or material information that may narrow a period. Repairs, replacement parts and production overlaps can change the interpretation.). Sources: Glen's Zippo Page.
14-hole chimney · Historical reference illustration · Source: Glen's Zippo Page - Hollow flint-wheel rivet — Solid rivet introduced around 1961; hollow continued until around 1963. Known period: 1900–1963. Dating evidence: Supporting comparison (A useful illustrated or photographed comparison. The feature alone does not establish a unique production date.). Sources: Glen's Zippo Page.
Hollow flint-wheel rivet · Historical reference illustration · Source: Glen's Zippo Page
Similar years
Interpretation: References may cover multiple years. A documented insert date is not proof of its case production date, and special Replica stamps require separate interpretation.