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organizedmadman

organizedmadman

Can't Leave
Nov 8, 2011
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I alternate between an Old Boy, and a Zippo. But tonight I came across a lighter style I've been searching for quite some time.

It's a zippo insert in a chunky custom milled brass case. Props to those who know what film it's from!
This is a stock photo, I'll post the real thing when it arrives.



I'll have to see about getting a matching pipe lighter insert.

 
Chasing Embers

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
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Constantine? My grail Zippo would be one with a big ankh on it. Don't know if such a thing was ever made, but would love to have one.

 
gtclark

gtclark

Part of the Furniture Now
Oct 3, 2013
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Very nice - it one of those movies that grows on you over time (at least in my case). Where did you order from?

 
organizedmadman

organizedmadman

Can't Leave
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The site offered both sizes, the crazy huge one from the film, and the more manageable smaller one I've ordered.

It's a Canadian? Japanese? company that only makes Constantine lighters. http://www.123constantine.com

There are good reviews on the end product on YouTube and quite a few movie prop fan forums.

 
buckaroo

buckaroo

Lifer
Sep 30, 2014
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So. Cal.
I don't remember the lighter being that ornate. Guess I'll have to watch it again. Cool item. Thx for posting and yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing a pic once you get it.

 
organizedmadman

organizedmadman

Can't Leave
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The lighter in the film was a regular zippo in a huge case:



Here's one of the actual screen-used props:



Mine will be slightly larger than a normal zippo case, and instead of gold with a silver medallion, I chose antique gold for both the case and medallion. Looks better I think.



Mine also has a nice sturdy hinge it seems.

 
buckaroo

buckaroo

Lifer
Sep 30, 2014
1,165
2,970
So. Cal.
Thanks! I enjoy watching the dramatic beginning in the apartment quite often for unknown reasons!? Different lighter? I'd like to think I wouldn't miss that, but no one has ever mistaken me for being a detective. Off I go to check it out myself and maybe I won't miss it this time.
Oh, and big props to chasingembers.

 
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