Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Ronson Regal, 1957


This Ronson Regal is the second table lighter which Ronson give the Regal name to - see the other Ronson Regal. This handy wick lighter was first introduced in the U.S. market in 1957. It was available in two different finishes: chrome and cooper plate.

The wick lighter has a very extraordinary swirl design and an Essex fitment. It has an oval base which is padded with green felt.

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Writing on the underside:
Ronson (R)
NEWARK, N.J. U.S.A.
U.S. PATENTS
2.481.195 & 2.715.329
(R)
Ronson
REGAL

Scarcity: uncommon

Value for good–mint condition: $35.00–65.00 (approx €25.00–50.00)

Weight: 325 grams (0,72 pounds)

Dimensions:
  • height: 5.5 cm (2.2")
  • width: 8.3 cm (3.3")
  • depth: 5.0 cm (2.0")

3 comments:

  1. looking for this one in good condition, or parts to referbish one that's very sentamentel

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  2. I have one in near mint condition. Contact me if you are still interested, I'd be willing to part with it for $80 USD.

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  3. I was wondering what type of fluid this takes i have one that is in good condition but would like to see if it works

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