Ronson Carousel Table Lighter, 1950


The Ronson Carousel was first manufactured in 1950 in England. The production ceased shortly after in 1954. It has a ball shaped base made of dark and light wood.

This wick lighter was produced with two different chromium plate lighter inserts: flat and the one seen on the picture on the right. Both marked:

RONSON
TRADEMARK
MADE IN ENGLAND
BRIT. PAT. 621570

The bottom of the base is padded with green felt. Golden foil sticker on bottom marked:

RONSON
CAROUSEL
MADE IN ENGLAND
Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Scarcity: uncommon

Value for very good–mint condition: $30.00–40.00 (approx. €25.00–35.00)

Weight: 150 grams (5 1/8 oz)

Dimensions:
  • height: 7.5 cm (3")
  • diameter: 6.5 cm (2 3/4")

1 comments :

Anonymous said...

Did this table lighter used to come with a mixed wooden small bowl/coaster that came with it originally

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