Ronson Regal, 1957

This Ronson Regal is the second table lighter which Ronson give the Regal name to - see the other Ronson Regal. This handy wick lighter was first introduced in the U.S. market in 1957. It was available in two different finishes: chrome and cooper plate.

The wick lighter has a very extraordinary swirl design and an Essex fitment. It has an oval base which is padded with green felt.

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Writing on the underside:

Ronson (R)
NEWARK, N.J. U.S.A.
U.S. PATENTS
2.481.195 & 2.715.329
(R)
Ronson
REGAL

Scarcity: uncommon

Value for good–mint condition: $35.00–65.00 (approx €25.00–50.00)

Weight: 325 grams (0,72 pounds)

Dimensions:

• height: 5.5 cm (2.2")
• width: 8.3 cm (3.3")
• depth: 5.0 cm (2.0")

Ronson Regal, 1936

This heavy silver plate table lighter was first manufactured in 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. The production ceased short after that in 1937. This wick lighter looks very stately and proud - definitely one of my favorite Ronson lighters.

The base has a green felt pad and the silver plate is protected by a transparent lacquer which often is deteriorated.

It is worth to mention that there are two different table lighters that Ronson give the Regal name to - the other one was manufactured in 1957 and was chromium-plated or brass-plated.

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Writing on the base:

RONSON (R)
NEWARK.N.J.U.S.A.
U.S PATENT RE. NO. 19023
CANADA PATS.-288.148-289.889
RONSON
"REGAL"
TRADE MARK

Scarcity: rare

Value for good–mint condition: $150.00–200.00 (approx €115.00–150.00)

Weight: 330 grams (0,73 pounds)

Dimensions:

• height: 6.7 cm (2.6")
• width: 4.8 cm (1.9")
• depth: 8.3 cm (3.3")