Coca-Cola, or Coke,  was invented in 1886 and became a major influence on the popular culture in America throughout the 20th Century. Its advertising slogans and images have become ubiquitous throughout most of the World.  Zippo lighters with Coca-Cola advertising are sought after not only by Zippo collectors but by Coca-Cola advertising collectors as well. 

 

Attached Coke bottle on a 1946 Zippo.

 

 

1951 Zippo - Unique "Drink Coca-Cola" Town & Country hand engraved by George Hutton of Zippo Mfg. Co .

 1952-53 Zippo with advertising directed at prospective Coke distributor.  Five stars for Advertising, Cooler stock, Reserve stock, Refrigeration and Display.

This 1956 Coke Zippo commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Coca-Cola Company.

1946-47 Coke Zippo with five stars:  advertising, display, cooler stock, refrigeration and reserve stock.

"Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles" on mint and used 1953 Zippos.

"Drink Coca-Cola" with a glass on a 1952-53 Zippo.

1952-53 two sided Zippo with attached bottle on one side, "Coke is Coca-Cola on the reverse.

Individual bottling plants also used Zippos in promotion.  The two above from St. Louis and Dallas are dated 1956.

"Coca-Cola" and "Coke" are  the registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company

These 1952 Zippos commemorate the 50th Anniversaries of the Coca-Cola Roanoke Bottling Co. and the Roddy Manufacturing Co.