Vintage Southwest Forest Industries Zippo-Style Lighter

This is a vintage windproof pocket lighter featuring a distinctive brass or gold-toned metal finish with a cross-hatch or linen-textured etched pattern across the entire body. The central focus of the piece is an applied rectangular metal medallion or plaque. The medallion is embossed with the logo and text for 'Southwest Forest Industries' and specifically the 'Premier Container Division,' accompanied by a stylized spiral circular logo. Morphologically, it follows the classic rectangular 'Zippo' shape with a flip-top lid and a visible barrel hinge on the left side. The surface shows an extensive, authentic patina with significant brassing, surface scratches, and a dulling of the original luster, which suggests a mid-20th-century origin, likely ranging from the late 1960s to the 1980s. The edges show heavier wear where the plating has thinned, exposing more of the base metal underneath. This item represents a classic piece of mid-century corporate advertising/merchandise, where high-quality functional items were customized for industrial companies. The construction appears robust, typical of utilitarian lighters of that era designed for heavy daily use.