Japanese Sterling Lighters

During and following the post-WWII Allied occupation,  the Zippo became very popular in Japan.  The sterling 950 silver lighters from the late 1940's and 1950's displayed below were crafted in Japan for the Zippo insert.

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Attractive two sided bamboo design on Sterling Japanese lighter.

Japanese Sterling 950 lighter with map of Japan and compass on one side, signature of Henry H. Poulen (?) on the reverse.

Ornate Sterling "Zippo-like" Japanese lighter.  Note the canned bottom with "Sterling 950" mark typical of these Japan-made models.

Japan made Sterling lighter traditional Japanese images.

Sterling 950 lighter made in Japan.  Hand engraved images of traditional  scenes - Mount Fuji, house and sailing craft on a still lake.

Japanese Sterling lighter with flowers blossoms and tree leaves.