Ronson - Table lighter - Sans prix de réserve - Briquet - Plaqué argent, Plaqué or

Vintage Ronson cigarette lighter, Made in England, featuring a distinctive rectangular metal body and an elegant gold-tone lighter mechanism.

This is an original vintage Ronson lighter, manufactured in England. The lighter features the characteristic Ronson construction and branding, with a rectangular silver-tone metal body combined with a contrasting gold-tone top mechanism.

The underside is particularly interesting for collectors. It is marked:

“RONSON – REG. TRADE MARK”

and:

“MADE IN ENGLAND
R.D. DESIGN
PATENTED”

The base also retains its original green felt pads, which protect the surface when the lighter is placed on a table or other furniture.

The upper mechanism has an attractive streamlined design with curved detailing and a gold-coloured finish. The combination of the silver-coloured body and gold-tone mechanism gives the lighter a distinctive vintage appearance typical of classic British Ronson smoking accessories.

The item shows clear signs of age and previous use, including scratches, surface marks, oxidation/tarnishing and wear to the plating/finish. These imperfections are visible in the photographs and form part of the item’s vintage character and patina.

Condition

Used vintage condition.

The lighter has visible age-related wear, scratches and surface discoloration. The metal finish is worn in several areas, particularly around the edges and base. The original felt pads on the underside are present and show signs of age.

The lighter has not been tested with fuel and is therefore offered as untested. It may require cleaning, servicing, a new flint, fuel and/or replacement seals before it can be used.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact item offered for sale.

Details

* Brand: Ronson
* Type: Vintage cigarette lighter
* Origin: Made in England
* Markings: Ronson / Reg. Trade Mark / Made in England / R.D. Design / Patented
* Body: Rectangular metal construction
* Finish: Silver-tone body with gold-tone mechanism
* Base: Original green felt pads
* Period: Vintage, exact production year unknown
* Condition: Used, with visible signs of age and wear
* Working condition: Untested
* Fuel: Not included
* Accessories: None, unless shown in the photographs

Collector’s note

A nice example for collectors of Ronson lighters, British vintage smoking accessories and mid-century industrial design. The combination of the original Ronson markings, English manufacture, contrasting metallic finishes and preserved original base details makes this an attractive display piece.

The exact model and production date have not been established from the visible markings, so the item is described as a vintage Ronson lighter rather than being attributed to a specific model.