Friday, July 5, 2019

Ronson Rondelight Cricket Ball Lighter, UK 1950


The new 'Rondelight' was made in the 1950s in the United Kingdom. This table lighter is in the shape of a cricket ball covered in genuine leather.


The lighter insert was also used in Wedgwood ceramics and other ball-shaped bases like: plain chromium plate, covered with brown leather or chrome and enamel in six color combinations (lower part/stripe): black/red, black/black, black/blue, black/green, lavender/white and white/gray etc.


The chrome plate lighter fitment 'New Standard' Ronson is removable and it is marked on the bottom:

RONSON
TRADE MARK
MADE IN ENGLAND
RONDELIGHT
BRIT. PAT. 621570
Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Scarcity: rare


Value for very good condition: $100 (approx. €80)

Weight: 230 grams

Dimensions:
  • height: 7 cm (2.76")
  • diameter: 5.5 cm (2.17")

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