Lot 89: A USA Zippo Windproof Lighter, with Etched Brandenburg Gate Motif

A USA windproof lighter of rectangular form with a hinged lid and a polished finish. The front face is decorated with an etched depiction of the Brandenburg Gate positioned above the word BERLIN. The lighter is housed in a black plastic presentation case featuring a moulded ZIPPO logo on the exterior and a moulded insert bearing the letters U S A. An adhesive paper label attached to the case reads 900.188 ZIPPO BRANDENBURGE 005 115 4 250035 703063 37,50 EURO. The lot includes an original paper retail receipt from KADEWE FEINSCHMECKERETAGE ZINO-SHOP in Berlin. The receipt contains printed text detailing a purchase from department 095 TABAKWAREN and includes the legends BEANTRAGEN SIE JETZT DIE SOLITAIRE MASTERCARD OHNE JA IM 3. OG SERVICECE, VERKÄUFER: 111, SUMME EUR, GEGEBEN BAR EUR, ZURÜCK, and VIELEN DANK FÜR. No metal hallmarks or stamped fineness marks are visible on the exterior of the item.