Ronson Lighters
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Lighters:
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Ac
Ami
B
Bowers
Br
Camel, etc.
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Ch
Cl
Co
Com
Cor
D
Dunhill
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F
Evans
G
H
I-J
K
Ke
L
M
Maj
Mas
Mete
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Negbaur
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MIOJ
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Pak
Pe
Po-Q
R-Ri
Ro-Rv
Ronson
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Se
Str
Sup
T
Thorens
U-We
Wh-Z
Unbranded
Ashtrays
Collections
Misc Items
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Ronson
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Ronson's primary patent, also found on other brands, such as Evans and Elgin American, is this one: Patent - the Banjo Patent reissued from the Original Patent.
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Fuel & Flint Servicing Change - 1954
Beginning with some 1954 models a change was made to the apparatus for fueling and replacing flint. This featured the bottom that pulls away from the body for filling. A tiny "O-ring" sort of gasket goes around the inside of the base to provide the seal when it is closed so the fluid won't leak. The screw in the center allows access to replace the flint.
To the right is a 1956 ad promoting this feature as it had been adopted on more models by then - CLICK HERE for enlarged view of ad
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Ronson Adonis Lighter
Introduced in 1947 the Adonis was made in at least 45 different versions. This example from 1950.
Patent
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![Ronson Adonis Lighter](imagesLT/lt_AdonisRhinestone.jpg)
Rhinestone Encrusted late 1940s
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![Ronson Adonis Lighter](images/IMG_109200T.jpg)
HdK-0AF c. 1950 |
Ronson Banjo Lighter
First made in 1926, this is the first "automatic", one-motion lighter; "Press It's Lit - Release It's Out". A replica was made and issued in the 1980s. The replica version says "World's First Automatic Lighter" on it.
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![Ronson Banjo Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonBanjoTL.jpg)
Table Lighter
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![Replica Ronson Banjo Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonBajoR_1.jpg)
Replica
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![Ronson Banjo Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonBanjo.jpg)
Original
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Ronson Banker Lighter
First made in 1937 with at least 16 designs.
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![Ronson Banker Lighter](images/IMG_109201T.jpg)
HVK-0B0 c. 1949 |
Ronson Bartender Striker Table Lighter
First made in 1936
Another View Patent
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![Ronson Bartender Striker Table Lighter](images_ebay/e_Ronson_Bartender_1.jpg)
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Ronson Bolero Table Lighter
First made in 1954 and came as a set - lighter & ashtray
Another View
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![Ronson Bolero Table Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonBolero_1.jpg)
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Ronson Buddha Striker Lighter
First made in circa 1920 - originally made as an incense burner (tray in front) and reconfigured as a lighter. Unmarked but in Ronson catalog pages.
Another View Another View
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![Ronson Buddha Striker Lighter](images_ebay/e_Ronson_Buddha_2.jpg)
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Ronson Cadet Lighter
Brought out in 1959 along with the Cadet Mini, this lighter was made only in England in at least 3 versions - one of which has a wind shield.
British Patent
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![Ronson Cadet Lighter](images/IMG_109387T.jpg)
HbK-0CD |
![Ronson Cadet Lighter](images/IMG_109770T.jpg)
JJK-0AB |
![Ronson Cadet Lighter](images2/IMG_112000T.jpg)
KFK-0BE
Another View |
![Ronson Cadet Lighter](images/IMG_109385T.jpg)
JDK-0AG
Another View |
Ronson Cadet Adonis Lighter
This lighter (C-208) isn't in 'The Book' and I can't find any exact dating - likely early 1960s. This lighter was made only in England - as all Cadets.
LBK-0BC
Another View Another View British Patent 1 British Patent 2
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![Ronson Cadet Adonis Lighter](images2/IMG_111943T.jpg) |
Ronson Cadet Mini Lighter
This is a short version of the Cadet and was brought out in 1959. This lighter was made only in England in 4 patterns.
HRK-0AB
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![Ronson Cadet Mini Lighter](images/IMG_109203T.jpg) |
Ronson Capri Lighter
The Capri was introduced in 1954 with a new style fitment that gradually replaced the old on all models. This lighter was offered in 15 styles.
IMK-00G
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![Ronson Capri Lighter](images/IMG_109204T.jpg) |
Ronson Colonial Table Lighter
First manufactured in 1936.
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![Ronson Colonial Table Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonColonial.jpg) |
Ronson Colonnade Touch Tip Lighter
First manufactured in 1940. This is a unique two-tone gold example from the late 1940s. See: 10 Rare & Unusual Ronson Lighters
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![Ronson Colonnade Touch Tip Lighter](imagesLT/lt_RonStriker_04.jpg) |
Ronson Crown Table Lighter
First manufactured in 1936. The Crown was made in combination with wood and metal cigarette trays, metal trays, cigarette urn and candle holders.
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![Ronson Crown Table Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonCrownSet.jpg) |
![Ronson Crown Table Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonCrown.jpg) |
Ronson Cupid Table Lighter
First manufactured in 1956. Named 'Cupid' because of the 3 cherubs attached to the body. Has the same lighter fitment as the Ronson Essex.
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![Ronson Cupid Table Lighter](images_ebay/e_RonsonCupid1956.jpg) |
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Lighters:
#-A
Ac
Ami
B
Bowers
Br
Camel, etc.
C
Ch
Cl
Co
Com
Cor
D
Dunhill
E
F
Evans
G
H
I-J
K
Ke
L
M
Maj
Mas
Mete
N
Negbaur
O
MIOJ
P
Pak
Pe
Po-Q
R-Ri
Ro-Rv
Ronson
S
Se
Str
Sup
T
Thorens
U-We
Wh-Z
Unbranded
Ashtrays
Collections
Misc Items
PLEASE NOTE: Some enlargements may require scrolling to see the whole image. |
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