Saturday, July 4, 2009

Ronson Varaflame Brushed, 1966


The Ronson Varaflame Brushed Alu was manufactured only in England in ca. 1966. The surface of the base of the lighter has a mottled brushed pattern which was used among others on the top of the Ronson trays (look Queen Anne Set). The color of the base is cream pearl.

The removable lighter insert the Varaflame is chrome-plated and has a fingertip flame control decorated with a light blue Swarovski crystal.

The base is padded with black felt. The lighter insert is fastened to the base with a black plastic screw.

Type: butane (gas) lighter

Writing on the underside of the base:

RONSON (R)
REG. TRADE MARK
-
MADE IN ENGLAND
PATENTED
RD. DES.

Scarcity: rare

Value for good–mint condition: $40.00–65.00 (approx €30.00–45.00)

Weight: 400 grams (0,88 pounds)

Dimensions:
  • height: 6.0 cm (2.36")
  • width: 9.2 cm (3.6")
  • depth: 3.6 cm (1.42")

1 comment:

  1. hello i have one of these how much are they worth ?

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