offeredis a very rare 1960's "scripto" petrol fuel windproof beer advertising vu lighter. the lucite molded tank features an ad forlonestar beerwith logo images on each side. the scripto was first designed in 1956by robert harper and robert ensign of bronxville new york. -[mechanism invented by john lockwood of new york] and was the mostimportant promotional advertising vu lighter of the late 1950's thru1970's. the tall model lighter measures about 2-7/8" tall x1-5/8’ wide and is in ...good used sparkingcondition. the flint wheel pull out unit is tight and sticks out. likely an easy correction. the windscreen has typical use coloring. the mechanism should work with proper fuel service butlighter is sold as a collectible.overall - animportant 1960's onestar beeradvertising scripto vu lighter for your collection.lighter sold "as acollectible". patents and ad are not included in sale anddigital copy can be emailed to winning bidder upon request. usa is first class ship cost. overseas is first class airmail except the SHIP COST to italy-china-HK-eastern europe-russia-spain-greece- via usps priority mail - $40. SHIP COST to vietnam-thailand-indonesia-philippines-turkey-mideast-south america via express mail at $85. please make sure to read my vintage lighter articles on the internet and in blaze lighter magazine. i combine shipping. **please view all the vintage lighters-ronsons- dunhills-and 20th century deco i offer on ebay. please email questions - thanks.