1988 Zippo Tennis Player Green Emblem Lighter – Brushed Chrome, NOS, Boxed

Description

Overview

A genuine American-made Zippo windproof pocket lighter from 1988, featuring a period tennis-player illustration against a green circular backdrop. The athletic figure and tennis racket stand out on the brushed, silver-coloured case. A distinctive piece of late-1980s sporting memorabilia, accompanied by the vintage Zippo presentation packaging shown in the photographs.

Specifications

  • Brand: Zippo
  • Production date: February 1988, established from the case-bottom stamp B / IV
  • Design: Tennis player with racket within a green circular emblem
  • Finish: Brushed chrome-look exterior, with polished highlights
  • Mechanism: Traditional Zippo flint-wheel, windproof wick-style petrol lighter
  • Manufacture: Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, as stamped
  • Condition: New old stock (NOS), offered as unused
  • Included: Lighter and period Zippo packaging as photographed
  • 421Luxury stock reference: SP-LT-001

Condition and Provenance

Offered as new old stock from a private collection. The original lighter is shown open, closed and from the underside so buyers can assess the design, hinge and date code. Vintage packaging may have storage wear. The lighter has not been fuelled or test-fired for this listing; unused condition is not a claim of a recent operational test.

Collector Notes

The Roman numeral IV in Zippo's 1986–2000 date system identifies 1988; B indicates February. This is a separate example from our similarly illustrated 1989 Zippo, with its own case date, photographs and inventory reference.

421Luxury Service

Authenticity guaranteed. Ships securely from Turin, Italy, with signature-required delivery. The item is dispatched without lighter fluid. This is a vintage collectible: please follow Zippo's instructions before first use. 421Luxury provides a 12-month working warranty subject to the store's normal terms.

1988 Zippo Tennis Player Green Emblem Lighter – Brushed Chrome, NOS, Boxed

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    Description

    Overview

    A genuine American-made Zippo windproof pocket lighter from 1988, featuring a period tennis-player illustration against a green circular backdrop. The athletic figure and tennis racket stand out on the brushed, silver-coloured case. A distinctive piece of late-1980s sporting memorabilia, accompanied by the vintage Zippo presentation packaging shown in the photographs.

    Specifications

    • Brand: Zippo
    • Production date: February 1988, established from the case-bottom stamp B / IV
    • Design: Tennis player with racket within a green circular emblem
    • Finish: Brushed chrome-look exterior, with polished highlights
    • Mechanism: Traditional Zippo flint-wheel, windproof wick-style petrol lighter
    • Manufacture: Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, as stamped
    • Condition: New old stock (NOS), offered as unused
    • Included: Lighter and period Zippo packaging as photographed
    • 421Luxury stock reference: SP-LT-001

    Condition and Provenance

    Offered as new old stock from a private collection. The original lighter is shown open, closed and from the underside so buyers can assess the design, hinge and date code. Vintage packaging may have storage wear. The lighter has not been fuelled or test-fired for this listing; unused condition is not a claim of a recent operational test.

    Collector Notes

    The Roman numeral IV in Zippo's 1986–2000 date system identifies 1988; B indicates February. This is a separate example from our similarly illustrated 1989 Zippo, with its own case date, photographs and inventory reference.

    421Luxury Service

    Authenticity guaranteed. Ships securely from Turin, Italy, with signature-required delivery. The item is dispatched without lighter fluid. This is a vintage collectible: please follow Zippo's instructions before first use. 421Luxury provides a 12-month working warranty subject to the store's normal terms.

    Returns & Delivery

    When will my order be delivered?

    Orders are usually prepared within 1–2 business days after payment confirmation. Transit times vary by destination and carrier. Tracking is sent after dispatch. Shipping information.

    Can I return my product?

    EU consumers generally have a 14-day right to withdraw from eligible online purchases after delivery. Eligible discounted and vintage products are included. Statutory exceptions may apply, including genuinely personalised goods. Read our Returns & Refunds Policy.

    How do you guarantee authenticity?

    All items offered by 421Luxury are 100% authentic originals.

    • We specialize exclusively in genuine vintage and luxury pieces
    • Each item is personally inspected, verified, and evaluated before listing
    • Serial numbers, hallmarks, construction details, and period-correct features are carefully examined
    • Where applicable, items are delivered with original boxes, papers, or accompanying documentation

    We do not sell replicas, reproductions, or modern copies.

    What you receive is an original collectible, accurately described and photographed, with full transparency regarding condition and age.

    Authenticity is not a claim for us — it is the foundation of our business.

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