Description

Vintage Calkor Brushed Stainless Steel Petrol Lighter – Korean Made – C&O Airconditioning & Heating Service Advertising – Harvey, Louisiana

Vintage Calkor Advertising Lighter – Made in Korea

Offered for sale is a vintage Calkor brushed stainless steel petrol lighter, manufactured in Korea and featuring advertising for C&O Airconditioning & Heating Service of Harvey, Louisiana, complete with the telephone number 368-0058 and the name “Carl Olsen.”

Advertising lighters have long been popular with collectors, serving as practical promotional items distributed by local businesses throughout the mid to late twentieth century. This example combines the classic windproof petrol lighter design with regional American business advertising, making it an appealing piece of commercial history.

Finished in brushed stainless steel, the lighter carries the distinctive Calkor branding and is representative of the quality Korean-made petrol lighters produced during the 1960s and 1970s. Its advertising for a local heating and air conditioning business adds both character and collectability, particularly for enthusiasts of vintage advertising, tobacciana and Americana.

Features

• Genuine vintage Calkor petrol lighter
• Made in Korea
• Brushed stainless steel finish
• Windproof Zippo-style design
• Advertising for C&O Airconditioning & Heating Service
• Harvey, Louisiana, USA
• Includes telephone number 368-0058
• Personalised with the name “Carl Olsen”
• Refillable petrol lighter with replaceable flint
• Excellent addition to lighter, advertising and Americana collections

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear, light scratches and minor marks consistent with decades of use. The advertising remains clear and legible, preserving its vintage appeal. The hinge and lid operate as expected. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description.

A Great Collectable Piece of American Advertising History

Vintage advertising lighters continue to attract collectors for the stories they tell about local businesses and everyday life. Unlike modern promotional products, these petrol lighters were designed to last and often became treasured personal possessions. This Calkor example offers a fascinating snapshot of a Louisiana heating and air conditioning business while showcasing the enduring style of classic windproof lighters.

A unique vintage advertising lighter that would make a fantastic addition to any collection of petrol lighters, Americana, tobacciana or vintage business memorabilia.

Carefully packed and shipped from Australia. Worldwide shipping available.