The Scripto Company which began in the 1920’s making mechanical pencils entered the cigarette market by making their Scripto Vu-Lighter in the early 1950’s. Scripto used a see thru tank which allowed for advertisement to be placed inside the petrol tank. When the tank was either full or empty the advertisement could be seen. 

The Vu-Lighter also had a very clever mechanism which would allow just a small amount of fluid to enter the wick which dramatically cut down on evaporation. Even today, Scripto lighters can be found full of fuel after being put away for over 50 years. Many famous companies used Scripto lighters for their advertising medium and like Zippo, they made Scripto lighters available in a sports series.  Article attributed to the International Lighter Exchange.
Scripto VU Lighter withTin Case and Instructions Logo

Scripto VU Lighter withTin Case and Instructions Logo

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 57m
Scripto Advertising Lighter WNDR Radio Syracuse RARE !

Scripto Advertising Lighter WNDR Radio Syracuse RARE !

Price: $30.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 8h 7m
GREAT OLD VINTAGE SCRIPTO LIGHTER WITH MAN PLAYING GOLF

GREAT OLD VINTAGE SCRIPTO LIGHTER WITH MAN PLAYING GOLF

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 10m
AAA BATTERY CIGARETTE LIGHTER~NoGAS~WINDPROOF~FLAMELESS

AAA BATTERY CIGARETTE LIGHTER~NoGAS~WINDPROOF~FLAMELESS

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 10h 51m
Scripto vu-lighter pin-up bikini girl

Scripto vu-lighter pin-up bikini girl

Price: $28.79 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 44m
Scripto vu-lighters vintage

Scripto vu-lighters vintage

Price: $21.50 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 20m
VINTAGE SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER BLACK BAND LEWISTON MAINE

VINTAGE SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER BLACK BAND LEWISTON MAINE

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 30m
SCRIPTO VU LIGHTER ADVERTISING RAY LUMBER COMPANY

SCRIPTO VU LIGHTER ADVERTISING RAY LUMBER COMPANY

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 30m
1957 Scripto Lighter World's Champion Milwaukee Braves

1957 Scripto Lighter World's Champion Milwaukee Braves

Price: $100.00 (14 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 15m
1960's Flat advertiser for Texico

1960's Flat advertiser for Texico

Price: $13.01 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 20m
Scripto lighter with silver butterfly on red red band

Scripto lighter with silver butterfly on red red band

Price: $8.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 23m
Black band scripto with nothing in the fuel tank

Black band scripto with nothing in the fuel tank

Price: $5.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 24m
1960's Flat advertiser for Borgwardt Funeral Home, MINT

1960's Flat advertiser for Borgwardt Funeral Home, MINT

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 42m
VINTAGE FOE FATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER

VINTAGE FOE FATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER

Price: $8.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 6m
1957-8 Vu Lighter ad for Hyster Equipment

1957-8 Vu Lighter ad for Hyster Equipment

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 54m
RARE SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER TIN AND 2 LIGHTERS

RARE SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER TIN AND 2 LIGHTERS

Price: $20.50 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 10h 59m
MINT 1940's W Box Ritepoint Lighter Herman Sipe NC

MINT 1940's W Box Ritepoint Lighter Herman Sipe NC

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 12h 34m
1960s VU Scripto Lighter sunburst or snowflake VINTAGE

1960s VU Scripto Lighter sunburst or snowflake VINTAGE

Price: $5.50 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 16h 2m


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