Ronson Forum Table Lighter, Varaflame, 1964


The Ronson Forum Table Lighter was manufactured only in England between 1964 and 1969. The base of the lighter is made of brass partly satin and partly polished.

The lighter insert the Varaflame is gold-color-plated and has a fingertip flame control at least two different versions of the flame control are known.

Type: butane (gas) lighter

Writing on the underside (plastic screw):

MADE IN ENGLAND
RONSON (R)
REGD. TRADE MARK

Scarcity: uncommon

Value for good–mint condition: $35.00–55.00 (approx €25.00–40.00)

Weight: 320 grams (0.7 pounds)

Dimensions:
  • height: 6.0 cm (2.36")
  • width: 9.2 cm (3.6")
  • depth: 4.2 cm (1.65")

2 comments :

Anonymous said...

Any idea what the blue crystal on this is (besides decoration)? Would it be glass or crystal or paste? Thanks, P.C. (Toronto)

Anonymous said...

It is probably a Rhinestone. Ronson made this lighter with a Rhinestone. Saw one that sold on line for $180.00

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