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"The Worlds Greatest Lighter by Urban Cummings

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RONSON Lighters

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Ronson Regal table lighter

Ronson Regal

The first Table lighter made by Ronson, and is silver plated. Ronson Regal is is the first Ronson of the models to use the name REGAL and was first made in 1936.
 
Ronson Book #289

Ronson Wonderlighter pocket lighter

Ronson Wonderlighter

 Was the first Ronson lighter. Marked (Wonderlighter, Art metal Works). Shield is Marked 'F' 'L' 'T' ( Odd Fellows , or something like that) Very lucky find!
Ronson Book  #1

Ronson Tabourette table lighter

Ronson Tabourette

A late 20's Ronson De-light model with a matching cig box. ( got it at GoodWill for $7...worth $150-300.)
Ronson Book #236

Ronson Scotty Dog table lighter

Ronson Scotty Dog

Scotty Dog is a large S/L (striker lighter) from the late 30's. It is listed as 'RARE '. 
Ronson Book #141

Ronson Turret table lighter

Ronson Turret

This is a T-T (Touch-Tip) 'Georgian Bronze' circa late 30's. Lists as 'VERY RARE'. 
Ronson Book #174

Ronson Crown and Urn table lighter set

Ronson Crown

Crown with matching Urn. There is also a matching tray sold with the set, but unfortunately I don't have it. This is a later model with flat top, circa 1949-
Ronson Book #304

Ronson Accessory Pack

Ronson Accessory Pack

Bakelite circa 1930's
Not listed in Ronson Book

Ronson Art Metal Works pocket lighter

Ronson Art Metal Works "Standard"

First Mfd. 1928.  Made until early 50's.  Made in 76 designs including Sterling and 14kt Gold.
Ronson Book #14

Ronson Princess pocket lighter

Ronson Princess

First Mfd. 1929.  Made for about 30 years using De-light, Old Standard, and New Standard fitments.  Engine turned, art deco, sterling and 14kt gold models.
Ronson Book #17

Ronson early Art Metal Works Banker pocket lighter

Ronson Banker

Early Art Metal Works in Durium finish.
Ronson Book #44

Ronson Gem pocket lighter

Ronson Gem

First Mfd. 1937.  Has small version of New Standard fitment.  Known with single fulcrum screw also.  I think this model may have been made earlier than 1937.
Ronson Book #42

Ronson Patite pocket lighter

Ronson Petite

First Mfd 1958.  Short version of Capri model (ronson book #53).
Ronson Book #59

Viking

Ronson Viking

A butane model.
Not listed in Ronson Book

Ronson Banjo reproduction pocket lighter

Ronson Banjo

Mid 90's Ronson  reproduction for sale on the Japanese market.


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