Zippo has signalled the return of its “˜Collectible of the Year’ series with the launch of the Full Circle lighter, personally selected by Zippo owner George Duke.
The limited-edition commemorative lighter is the latest addition to Zippo’s Collectible of the Year series, which started in 1992 and continued for a decade before returning in 2013 with the Windy lighter.
This new edition was created by Grant, the son of George Duke and fourth-generation member of the Zippo family. It is said to represent “the passing of the flame” within the family.
The design features a repeated spiral pattern carved on an Armor Spectrum lighter. The Armor case is 1.5 times thicker than a standard Zippo windproof lighter case, allowing for deeper and more intricate engraving, according to Zippo.
The collectible comes in a specially designed commemorative box, complete with a two-sided brass card explaining the symbolism of the Full Circle design. The consecutive numbering and bottom stamp authenticate this Zippo Limited Edition.
Only 12,000 pieces have been created.
