Zippo Moderne, 1960

The Zippo Moderne Table Lighter was first manufactured in 1960, next to the Zippo Corinthian desk-top lighter, in Bradford, Pennsylvania in the United States. Both the Moderne and Corinthian were discontinued in 1966 though they were marketed till 1967. It is worth to mention that in this period Zippo marketed three different models of table lighters: Zippo Moderne, Zippo Corinthian and Zippo Barcroft.

The Zippo Moderne was available in three finishes:

• black and rhodium (no. 1310), 
• bright rhodium (no. 1315),
• satin rhodium (no. 1320). 

All three were selling for the same price of $12.50. It might be interesting to know that during the time of production the Zippo Moderne has changed a little bit. The face lifting was connected with rounding the edge of the pedestal which was till 1963 more sharp.

The slim removable lighter insert unit was also used in the Zippo Corinthian. The base is padded with black felt and marked: ZIPPO (R). The Zippo lighter insert is also marked: 

ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD, PA.

MADE IN ZIPPO U.S.A.

PAT. 2517191 (R) PAT. PENDING

or (later version)

ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD, PA.

MADE IN ZIPPO U.S.A.

PAT. 2517191 (R) PAT. 2940286

Type: wick (petrol) lighter 

Scarcity: rare

Value for good–mint condition: $100.00–150.00 (approx €70.00–100.00)

Weight: 240 grams (0.53 pounds)

Dimensions:

• height: 12.5 cm (4.9")
• diameter: 5.8 cm (2.3")