I don't know the history of the railroad advertising lighters that I have. They may have been a purchase on the train or they could have been a service award to an employee, or a giveaway to a vendor. I don't know if it works. The finish and logo have a few scratches. It is primarily royal blue with the railroad logo in the center. The balance is a chrome/silvertone finish. The photos show the color and finish in a distorted manner while it is royal blue and not mottled. The flint/wick has never been lit and it has never had the screw removed to add lighter fluid. I have indicated it is used because it has a scratch or two and looks used on the exterior but has never lit a cigarette. We must collect 6% Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax at checkout. Thanks for stopping by!