Refrigerator Zippos

The first home refrigerator was introduced by the General Electric Company in 1911.  Kelvinator and Servel models were introduced to the U.S. market in 1916. In the 1920's and '30's, consumers were introduced to freezers. Mass production of modern refrigerators didn't get started until after World War II. Innovations like automatic defrost and automatic ice makers were introduced in the 1950's and 60's, and today refrigerators are basic appliances in almost every home.   Fridge look-alike Zippos are highly sought after by collectors.

1954-55 Zippo advertising GE General Electric Refrigerators with Revolving Shelves.

1955-56 GE General Electric Refrigerator Zippo.

1949-51 Zippo advertising York Refrigeration and Air conditioning.  Founded in 1874, York has become the largest, independent manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, ventilation and industrial refrigeration equipment in the world.

1953 Kelvinator refrigerator Zippo in white enamel.  A rare and desirable lighter.

1951 Zippo Servel celebrating the Silver Anniversary of the Gas Refrigerator 1926-1951.

1965 slim Zippo for Coldspot.

1957 Zippo for GE refrigerators and freezers, "Straight Line Designs".