Up for sale/sale is a vintage Park Industries slim petrol lighter with its matching aluminum cigarette case, both decorated in a detailed, matching floral scrollwork / western filigree design.Manufacturer & Historical Context:
Case base marked: "PARK INDUSTRIES MURFREESBORO, TENN. U.S.A."
Lighter outer case marked: "PARK Lighter MADE IN U.S.A."
Insert marked: "PRECISION MADE BY PARK INDUSTRIES MURFREESBORO, TENN. U.S.A." with red vintage script advertising (Sealtest) on the reverse insert body.
Park Industries produced high-quality windproof petrol lighters and tobacco accessories in Murfreesboro, Tennessee throughout the post-war era, competing directly with Zippo and Evans. Matching lighter-and-case gift sets like this were popular personal and executive accessories during the 1950s and 1960s.Restoration & Service Details:
This set has been completely restored and prepped for use:
Ultrasonically Cleaned & Polished: Deep-cleaned to clear carbon, vintage residue, and storage grime, then gently polished.
Flint Tube & Wheel Cleared: Flint channel fully cleared and spark wheel teeth cleaned for maximum spark output.
Fresh Wick & Rayon Packing: Fitted with a new cotton wick and completely repacked with fresh rayon wadding for maximum fuel storage and clean delivery.Condition Notes:
Lighter: Spring-loaded hinge operates crisply; smooth flip top and strong spark.
Cigarette Case: Top push-button spring slider mechanism functions properly.
Shows light handling marks, surface micro-scratches, and age-appropriate vintage polish wear consistent with aluminum/chrome items from this era.
Please examine all high-resolution photos closely to evaluate cosmetic details prior to offerding/buying.
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