Vintage 1960s Zippo Rule Tape Measure 1st Federal Savings Erwin TN w/ Box For Sale
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Vintage 1960s Zippo Rule Tape Measure 1st Federal Savings Erwin TN w/ Box:
$32.00
Vintage Zippo Rule advertising pocket tape measure, made by Zippo Manufacturing Co. in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Features advertising for 1st Federal Savings – Erwin, Tennessee – “The Savings Center.”
The Zippo Rule was introduced in 1962 as Zippo’s first non-lighter product and was widely used as a promotional advertising item. This example retains its original vintage Zippo Rule presentation box, making it an appealing piece for Zippo, banking, Tennessee advertising, and mid-century promotional memorabilia collectors.
Details:
Genuine vintage Zippo Rule
Advertising: 1st Federal Savings
Location: Erwin, Tennessee
Marked: ZIPPO® Manufacturing Co. Bradford, PA
Brushed silver-tone metal case
Retractable pocket measuring rule/tape
Original Zippo Rule gold and black presentation box included
Made in USA
Circa 1960s
The tape measure shows normal surface wear and signs of age consistent with vintage use and storage.
The original box shows considerable age/storage wear, including scratches, scuffs, finish loss, discoloration, staining and edge/corner wear. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.
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