Pair Ronson “Queen Anne” & “Crown” Table Lighters Silverplate USA 1940s–50s

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View Pair Ronson “Queen Anne” & “Crown” Table Lighters Silverplate USA 1940s–50s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. • Models: “Queen Anne” and “Crown”. • Queen Anne: approx. 3.25” tall × 2.75” wide. • Crown: approx. 3” tall × 2.5” wide. 🕯️ Pair of Vintage Ronson Table Lighters – “Queen Anne” & “Crown” (c. 1949–1954)Offered here is a beautifully matched pair of mid-century Ronson Art Metal Works table lighters from Newark, New Jersey — the “Queen Anne” and “Crown” models, both produced circa late 1940s to early 1950s. These iconic pieces combine functional design with the sculptural refinement of fine silverwork, representing two of Ronson’s most distinguished post-war creations.⸻🔹 Details & Dimensions • Maker: Ronson Art Metal Works, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A. • Models: “Queen Anne” and “Crown” • Era: c. 1949–1954 • Material: Cast metal with original silverplate finish • Mechanism: Ronson one-touch automatic (U.S. Patent 2,481,195) • Measurements: • Queen Anne: approx. 3.25” tall × 2.75” wide • Crown: approx. 3” tall × 2.5” wide • Condition: Both retain an attractive, unpolished patina consistent with age.The Crown shows a small dent at the rear; both mechanisms appear complete but have not been tested for operation.⸻🔹 Design & CraftsmanshipThe “Queen Anne” features graceful fluting and delicate beaded trim inspired by 18th-century English silver urns — a timeless example of neoclassical design.The “Crown” contrasts beautifully, with bold gadrooned curves and raised beading that evoke the ornate baroque aesthetic of the period.Both models are substantial in hand, finely cast, and display the superb metalwork and mechanical precision for which Ronson was world-renowned. These lighters were part of the company’s Regal Series, designed to elevate the home bar, library, or parlor setting with a touch of mid-century luxury.⸻🔹 Collectibility & DisplayRonson’s post-war table lighters remain highly collectible, prized for their weight, design, and engineering. Having both the “Queen Anne” and “Crown” models together makes for a particularly striking duo — showcasing the contrast between neoclassical refinement and baroque opulence.Displayed side by side, they illustrate the evolution of American decorative design in the early 1950s and serve as functional sculptures of mid-century artistry. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tobacciana › Lighters › Ronson. Brand: Ronson.

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Ronson

Country of Origin

United States