Vintage First Version Design 1936-1948 Ronson Crown Silver Plated Table Lighter

Description

View Vintage First Version Design 1936-1948 Ronson Crown Silver Plated Table Lighter with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. These earlier models were manufactured in Newark, New Jersey, and typically featured a red felt pad around the base rim. The second version (1949-1954) features a flat-top snuffer cap. These later models were produced in the USA, Canada, and England, and usually featured a green felt pad on the bottom. Please note that this table lighter (1936-1948) is Ronson's first version of the design, which has a curved (rounded) radius on the top of the snuffer cap next to the flint wheel. These earlier models were manufactured in Newark, New Jersey, and typically featured a red felt pad around the base rim.The second version (1949-1954) features a flat-top snuffer cap. These later models were produced in the USA, Canada, and England, and usually featured a green felt pad on the bottom.If you research a little bit, you will find most of the Ronson table lighters listed on Ebay are second version design with a green felt pad on the bottom.Therefore, this one is just a little bit special.I purchased this lighter at an estate sale on January 24, 2008, and wrapped it with that day's LA Times. This piece of newspaper will go with the lighter as a wrapping paper for a proof. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tobacciana › Lighters › Ronson. Brand: Ronson.

Brand

Ronson

Lighter Weight

9.6 oz

Production Time Period

1936 - 1948

Lighter Height

2 1/4 in

Country of Origin

United States