Vintage Cigarette Lighters

Ronson Lighters

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Ronson Princess Lighter

The Princess name/line was very long running and encompassed many styles over the years It was first manufactured in 1929. The earliest versions were 'De-Light Princess' (see these listed under 'De-Light'); later De-Light was dropped and the Princess (and Standard, etc.) became models in their own right as opposed to being variations of the 'De-Light'. To see De-Light Princess models, look under De-Light.

See The Article: My Favorite Princess

Ronson Queen Anne Table Lighter

First manufactured in 1936 and until 1959 or early 1960s. The Queen Anne was made in combination with wood and metal cigarette trays, metal trays, cigarette urn and candle holders.

Ronson Queenpact

From 1936

See Article: Ronson's Crown Jewels

Rama-Spin Lighter

c. 1947. This manual lighter was not labeled Ronson - instead it carries the AMW (American Metal Works) name on the bottom.

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Ronson Regal Table Lighter

First manufactured in 1957. Another earlier model produced in 1936 was also called the Regal, but was very different in appearance. There was also a Ronson Regal pocket lighter.

Ronson Regent Jr. Lighter

First manufactured in 1934 and there are 10 different designs in the Regent Junior series. The Regent Jr. is somewhat smaller than the Rondette. This example is from the 1930s.
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Ronson Rondelight Junior Table Lighter

First manufactured in 1929

Ronson Rondelight Deco Dancer Table Lighter

First manufactured in 1934 - has Baby Rondelight lighter

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Ronson Rondette Lighter

Like the Regent Jr., the Rondette was first manufactured in1934; it was made in 16 designs. It is distinctive by having a single ridge on the body perimeter.

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Ronson Automatic Rope Lighter

1935

Ronson Rover Lighter

Surprisingly (at least, to me) the Rover was introduced in 1966 - well after the Mini-Rover. Like the Pioneer and Mini-Rover, this lighter is aluminum. The lighter was made in silver-tone, gold-tone and bright finishes.

Ronson Mini-Rover Lighter

First manufactured in 1960, this is an aluminum lighter. It was also available as a "Fashion Set" with 3 interchangeable cases - shown below.

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Ronson Royal Crown Derby Table Lighter

First manufactured in 1954. This lighter uses the Essex fitment. The same base, with small differences to the patterning and coloring, was made and used for other lighters including Evans, however the Ronson has the base inscribed "Fashioned Exclusively For Ronson". The base is English bone China.
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