{"product_id":"vintage-pan-am-penguin-windproof-lighter","title":"Vintage Pan Am Penguin Windproof Lighter, Japan — 1950s–60s","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA great piece of mid-century aviation ephemera, this vintage Penguin windproof lighter was produced in Japan for Pan Am, featuring the airline's instantly recognisable blue globe emblem.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Penguin, one of Japan's notable lighter manufacturers, the lighter has the classic rectangular, Zippo-style form with a hinged flip-top and brushed metal case. The base is marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"Penguin High Quality Sharp Lighter Japan\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from approximately the 1950s–60s, it captures the golden age of commercial air travel and the distinctive visual language of Pan American World Airways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighter has developed a beautifully worn surface over time, with scratches and patina consistent with age and use. The original Pan Am enamel-style emblem remains intact and provides a strong contrast against the aged metal case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact piece of airline history that works equally well as a collectible, desk object or piece of vintage travel memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighter has been serviced and is fully functioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCondition\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows visible surface scratches, marks and general patina throughout consistent with age and previous use. The Pan Am emblem remains intact. No significant structural damage is visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighter has been serviced and is fully functioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal \/ stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1950s–1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenguin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAirline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePan Am \/ Pan American World Airways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e57 × 38 × 13 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TACKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48857462374592,"sku":"TAC-PANAM-PENGUIN-001","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5265\/6320\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_21_2026_04_28_02_PM.png?v=1787786524","url":"https:\/\/tacko.com.au\/products\/vintage-pan-am-penguin-windproof-lighter","provider":"TACKO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}