Ronson Tempo, 1954

The Ronson Tempo was manufactured since 1954 both in Toronto (Canada) and Newark (N.J., USA). It was marketed till 1956.

This futuristic table lighter is oval shaped and it uses the face-lifted Ronson Standard fitment. It was manufactured in three different finishes. The most common is the chrome-plated version, the two others are rare: cooper plate and partly chrome plate and partly covered with a thin layer of black paint.

The bottom of the table lighter is padded with green felt.

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Writing on the underside:

RONSON (R)
NEWARK N.J. U.S.A.
U.S. PATENT 2.481.195
(R)
RONSON
TEMPO

or

RONSON TORONTO, CANADA
CAN.PAT. 449.159. JUNE.15.1948
U.S.PAT. 2.481.195
RONSON
TRADE MARK
TEMPO

Scarcity: uncommon (chrome plate) – rare (cooper plate, black/chrome plate)

Value for good–mint condition: $35.00–70.00 (approx €25.00–50.00)

Weight: 310 grams (0,68 pounds)

Dimensions:

• height: 5.2 cm (2.1")
• width: 4.5 cm (1.77")
• depth: 8.5 cm (3.34")