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Kendall Zippos

Kendall Oil & Refining Company, founded in 1881 in Bradford, Pennsylvania is one of the very first companies to use the Zippo for advertising, reportedly with an order for 500 in 1936, marking the beginning of artistic renderings on the surfaces of the Zippo. For this reason, Kendall advertising Zippos are highly desirable with many collectors.

1975 2-sided slim Zippo celebrating America's bicentennial, 1776-1976. Serving America's Oil needs for 95 Years. The reverse reads "awda for the pursuit of excellence".

1983 Kendall Zippo with a a simplified logo.

1951 line-drawn Kendall Zippo.

1953 Zippo with attached Kendall badge.

1969 Kendall Zippo.

1992 Zippo commemorating the 100th Anniversary (1881-1981) of Kendall Refining Company.

1954-55 Zippo with attached Kendall badge.

Two-sided 1956 Zippo commemorating Kendall's 75th Anniversary.

1991 slim KendallZippo with an  oil derrick.

1934-35 outside hinge Zippo with a Kendall logo in metallique.  About 70% of the original paint remains.  This Zippo indicates that Kendall Zippos were actually produced before the reported 1936 first order.

1978 Ultralite slim Zippo with the Kendall Logo