Belle Kogan Zippos

Belle Kogan (1902-2000), was one of the very first American female  industrial designers.  She was commissioned by Zippo to develop designs which were produced in 1938.  She is also known for having made designs for ceramics, silver, bakelite, clocks and other media. The Belle Kogan Zippos were produced in four chromium plated, black enamel filled designs, Model Nos. K-1, K-2, K-5, and K-7.  The Zippos below are are  prototypes which have the Belle Kogan designs without the production models' enamel treatment.  All 1938 Belle Kogan Zippos are rare.

1938 Gold-plated Belle Kogan No. K-1 Zippo.

1938 Chrome-plated  Belle Kogan Zippo, Model No K-2.

 1938 Brass Belle Kogan  No. K-2 Zippo.

1938 Brass Belle Kogan No. K-5 Zippo.

1938 Brass Belle Kogan No. K-7 Zippo.