Zippo factory was founded in late 1932 by George G. Blaisdell.
As quoted from danish56.blogspot.com, the first product was launched around January and February 1933. Initial products on display at the Zippo / Case Visitors Center with a small handwritten note Mr. Blaisdell. The innovations of the Zippo has been started from the beginning.
Zippo when it was first issued, it has a rectangular shape. But really shape box corners. Whereas now, almost all of them, slightly curved at the edges. Its exterior is made of tubes braso box-coated paint or chrome plated. Meanwhile, the hinge between the top cover and bottom tube on the outside.
Moves to the location of the hinge, in 1936. And every year, as well as developments occur decorations here and there. 1935 is an important point for the current marketing Zippo launched a special ad for Zippo products. In 1939, Zippo outer layer containing 14 carat gold was introduced to the public.
As World War II progresses, and chrome braso became hard to come by. So that the material of steel be an option. Then, the chosen paint color when it is black. Zippo distribution of this model is aimed at the shops in the military. Finally, the function of lighters this one is so popular among the military when World War II took place. A legendary reporter Ernie Pyle wrote that Zippo lighters into a demand on the battlefield and it is the most coveted by the army.
Almost every time, the Zippo issuing new designs. Be it from the type of material on the tube and color display game.
In 1950, Zippo trying new things again, wrapping of the skin is present in the midst of his fans. And the color choices are also variasi.Ada red, blue, green, and other colors cowhide. Another hallmark during the 1950s, Zippo type shape out with a bit slim. While in the 1960s, 14 carat gold coating types are slim was issued. And in 1969, when the crew of NASA astronauts successfully landed on the moon, then the issue of dealing with outer space is also growing rapidly.
The designs associated with a sports team began to emerge. Even the symbols and nuances of a political organization in the design were made in several editions Zippo. All of these designs have sprung up without changing the basic shape Zippo.
Matches consist of two parts with a hinge which when opened will clanking loudly. This basic design that makes one of the Zippo design is said to be eternal.
