Friday, July 3, 2009

Ronson Gloria Table Lighter, 1952


The Ronson Gloria was first manufactured in 1952. The production went on till 1954 in Newark (USA). It is heavy silver-plated (partly polished and satin) and uses the same lighter fitment as the Ronson Juno, Leblanc Clarinet Bell and Ronson Penciliter. The lighter insert is removable.

The pattern used at the bottom of the base is very similar to that used in the Ronson Queen Anne which makes the cigarette urn of the Queen Anne also a good match.

The base is padded with cork. The silver plate is protected by a transparent lacquer.

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Writing on the underside:
(R) RONSON
"GLORIA"
U.S. PATS. RE. NO. 19,023
2.002.845
OTHER U.S. & FOR.
PATS. PDG.
NEWARK, N.J. U.S.A.
 
Scarcity: uncommon

Value for good–mint condition: 169 zł–95.00 (approx 148 zł–70.00)

Weight: 335 grams (0,74 pounds)

Dimensions:
  • height: 8.5 cm (3.35")
  • width: 5.5 cm (2.17")
  • depth: 5.5 cm (2.17")

3 comments:

  1. I have one if anyone is looking to buy...

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  2. Anonymous11 June, 2011

    Hi,
    I just received a "Gloria" table lighter with the "juno" lighter fitment insert. I see the flint screw and can take out the old one. I do not see another screw for filling with fluid. Do I just fill the bottom of the lighter and lighter fitment with fluid? There is stuffing in both sections of the lighter. Please advise... thanks

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  3. Anonymous26 July, 2011

    Hi
    I have this lighter in absolute mint condition. If you are interested in purchasing it, please contact me at tracyfauber@hotmail.com

    Thanks!
    Tracy

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