Father’s Day

 

It’s only arrives once a year, so it’s important you make it count. Father’s Day this year falls on Sunday 21st June making it just weeks away. We’re already halfway through May and soon June will be upon us. So with this in mind, we’ve decided to use our blog post for the month of May about Father’s Day gifts. Have a browse below, or on our website and choose the gift you think he will absolutely love, and cherish.

Watches

 

Watches are the good old fashioned way of telling the time. A lot of people do rely on their gadgets to read the time, however you cannot or ever will beat the concept of the watch.

Even Apple has jumped on the bandwagon with their Apple Watch.

If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to the Apple Watch, we have a large and equally desirable collection for you to choose from.

We are passionate about watches; it’s one of the reasons why we started this business. A watch is a great unexpected gift that will last a lifetime. Available in all colours, shapes, sizes and style, there is a watch for everyone. There isn’t a single person who wouldn’t suit wearing a watch on their wrist. Watches surprise, touch and wow the recipient. Find the watch your dad will love on our website.

Fun Fact: Watches in adverts or even on display in shops are set to the time of 10:10 to mimic a smiley face and evoke a sense of positivity.

Did you know? We also have a beautiful collection pocket watches for sale on our website. So if you’re stuck for choice with a wristwatch, a pocket watch will most certainly do the trick.

Zippo Lighters

 

Zippo lighters have been around since the 1930’s and are one of the most practical gifts you can give. Designed to be weatherproof, they have steadily remained popular over the years and are ingrained into the American culture. In 2012 during Zippo’s 80th anniversary, the 500millionth lighter was produced.

On our website we have amassed quite the collection and we are particularly fond each one we have.
Help your dad save the pennies with a non-disposable lighter and has the personal guarantee of “it works or we fix it free” from the founder of the Zippo lighter.

Fun Fact: Since 1933, the only time Zippos have not been available on the open market in the U.S was during World War II, when Zippo Manufacturing sold its product only to the U.S. military services.

Did You Know? Alongside the Zippo lighters, we also sell a range of Zippo fluids, candle lighters and hand warmers.

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Buy Now: Cool Zippo Lighters Under £20

If you enjoy a nice Zippo lighter than you definitely need to go through this post because here we are sharing 5 Zippo lighters under £20.

Before proceeding, have a look at this:

 

Zippo lighters don’t need any introduction. They are iconic, have a reflection of cultures and time and are durable. Have a look at these lighters:

1. Zippo Bulldog Emblem Windproof Lighter Brushed Chrome 200BULL

This famous windproof embossed lighter from Zippo exhibits the loyal British Bulldog emblem. It is extremely reliable and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Click on the image for more information.

2. Zippo Keep Calm and Carry On Windproof Lighter Brushed Chrome 200KCC

Zippo Manufacturing Company is the producer of the popular windproof lighter with the lifetime guarantee. All Zippo Lighters are shipped empty (without fuel) so don't forget to buy your authentic Zippo Lighter Fluid.

3. Zippo London Bus Windproof Lighter Satin Chrome 200BUS2

Brushed chrome Zippo lighter with a depiction of a red London bus and Big Ben in the background. This Satin chrome windproof lighter comes in an eco-friendly gift box.

4. Zippo Shamrock Windproof Lighter High Polish Chrome 24007

Classic high polished chrome finish metal lucky green shamrock printed lighter comes with lifetime guarantee.

5. Zippo Union Jack Flag Windproof Lighter Brushed Chrome 250UJ

This Satin Chrome windproof lighter displays a colored picture of the national flag of the United Kingdom ' Union Jack' with the name Great Britain below.

The making of Zippo lighters

‘The American icon’

 

The story of the Zippo lighter is not just a story about the manufacturing or who created it. It has the story of the past and history follows the story with Zippo taking place in certain events in history. The man who we have to thank for this legendary lighter is George G Blaisdell, but the other people we have to also thank are the employees, customers and collectors for keeping the brand going.

1930’s

Zippo lighters first came about in the early 1930’s, at Bradford Country club in Pennsylvania. Mr Blaisdell watched a friend struggle using a cumber stone Austrian made lighter. Although the lighter worked well in the wind, the lighters appearance was a disaster!

Mr Blaisdell decided that he would redesign the Austrian lighter that he had seen. Then the new redesigned lighter came to be the first ever Zippo lighter, and is displayed at the Zippo case museum in Bradford. This lighter was produced in 1933 and was sold to the public for $1.95 each. And from this first ever Zippo lighter Mr Blaisdell backed his product with the lifetime guarantee ‘It works or we fix it for free!’

The name Zippo was created by the founder of the company Mr Blaisdell, he first liked the name ‘zipper’ but he then changed it to Zippo as he thought that it had more of a modern sound to it. The application for the original Zippo patent was filled on May 17th 1934, and the patent number was given as 2032695, the application was guaranteed on March 3rd 1936.

In the mid 30’s, Bradford’s Kendall refining company placed an order for 500 Zippo lighters! These were thought to be the first company advertised lighters produced by Zippo, these are also highly collectable. Companies still use Zippo lighters as an advertisement and Zippo advertising lighters are among the collectors favourite.

In 1939, World War II had a big effect on Zippo. Due to the Americans entry to the war Zippo stopped the production of the lighters for their consumers. This was done so that the Zippo factory’s and their workers could souly focus on manufacturing for the US military.

This military action led to the production of the steel – case Zippo lighter with a black crackle finish. Millions of American military personal carried a Zippo lighter into war and this then made a significant change to Zippo’s name and then led to make Zippo lighters an American icon! Not only was the company name getting more well known and successful. The fact that nearly every American man in the army was buying a Zippo lighter left Zippo with a very strong financial side, which made it a viable company.

1940’s

When the war ended Zippo went on the road touring the US selling lighters to people in America. As a lot of driving would be involved Mr Blaisdell decided that he wanted to create a car that looked like a Zippo lighter. So of course Mr Blaisdell made this happen, in 1947 the Zippo car was born, and toured around the US selling the world’s most reliable and used lighters!

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