Chicago Rawhide Advertising Zippo — Etch & Paint Design, Professionally Restored

A standout advertising piece featuring a classic Etch & Paint decoration for Chicago Rawhide — one of the more recognizable industrial advertising clients in the vintage Zippo world. The Etch & Paint process, where the design is chemically etched into the case and hand-filled with paint, produces crisp, durable artwork that holds up far better than decal or print methods.

The Restoration

This lighter was professionally restored by Vlad Artsmith, a respected name in the vintage Zippo restoration community. The work speaks for itself — the insert has been thoroughly cleaned and presents beautifully, ready to light.

Case & Condition

• Case: Brushed Chrome finish with honest wear — scratches and patina consistent with a lighter that was carried and used
• Insert: Cleaned and functioning well — looks great
• Included: Period-correct 1960s Zippo repair box

Collector Notes

Chicago Rawhide (now SKF Sealing Solutions) was a major manufacturer of oil seals and industrial components — their advertising lighters were distributed widely across the industrial Midwest and are a solid entry in any advertising Zippo collection. The combination of an Etch & Paint case, a Vlad Artsmith restoration, and a period repair box makes this a complete, display-ready package.