The Ronson Newport was first manufactured in 1947 and the production went on till the late 1950's. This wick lighter was available in three different finishes: silver plate, gold plate and rhodium plate which is rare. Also sold as a pair.The pattern used at the bottom of the base is very similar to that used in the Ronson Juno table lighter. The Newport has an elliptical base which is padded with green felt. It is heavy and covered with a transparent lacquer in order to avoid tarnishing.
A Japanese knock-off was made by Royal Star only in chromium plate in the 1950s.
Type: petrol (wick) lighter
Marked on the bottom:
RONSON
TRADE MARK
MADE IN ENGLAND
BRIT. PAT. 621570
RONSON
NEWPORT
N
or
RONSON (R)
NEWARK.N.J.U.S.A.
U.S.PATENT RE.NO.19023
CANADA PATS.-288,148-289889
RONSON
"NEWPORT"
TRADE MARK
TRADE MARK
MADE IN ENGLAND
BRIT. PAT. 621570
RONSON
NEWPORT
N
or
RONSON (R)
NEWARK.N.J.U.S.A.
U.S.PATENT RE.NO.19023
CANADA PATS.-288,148-289889
RONSON
"NEWPORT"
TRADE MARK
Scarcity: uncommon–rare
Value for good–mint condition: $40–100 (approx. €30–80)
Weight: 220 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions:
- height: 7.7 cm (3.0")
- width: 5.3 cm (2.1")
- depth: 3.5 cm (1.4")
4 comments :
I have one of these.. but the Mark at the bottom is marked Toronto Canada. I have this exact one, same as picture.
I have the exact 1 of these lighters in perfect condition wow I didn't even know
pair in box w original docs; "Newport" #19023
I have one, but it's a tad different. Between the two screws is an X, and the screw in the filler hole is a smaller than usual fitting, not the regular screw at all. found one other like it, it has another screw fitted inside the black metal fitting. Anyone know what's up with the X lighters? Were they testing making them into butane or something?
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