The Ronson Decor is an interesting example of the Eames era and the influence of the space/UFO exploration of these times. It was first manufactured in 1955 in Newark, N.J. in United States and the production ceased two years later. The lighter insert and the base is in shiny brass finish which often is partly worn of.It is a futuristic wick lighter in a shape of a flying saucer with a three leg base. It has a special feature - the fabric under the transparent plastic rim can be easily removed and changed in order to match the decor of its close environment.
The Ronson Decor was sold in at least two different versions which mainly differ from each other by the fabric and the style of the writing on the underside of the base.Type: petrol (wick) lighter
Writing on the underside:
(R) RONSON
Decor
NEWARK, N. J. U.S.A.
U.S. PATENT D-175-564
or
Decor (R) RONSON CORP. (C) NEWARK, N. J. U.S.A.
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NEWARK, N. J. U.S.A.
U.S. PATENT D-175-564
or
Decor (R) RONSON CORP. (C) NEWARK, N. J. U.S.A.
Value for good–mint condition: NaN zł–80.00 (approx NaN zł–60.00)
Weight: 240 grams (0,53 pounds)
Dimensions:
- height: 7.7 cm (3.0")
- width: 10.3 cm (4.0")
- depth: 10.3 cm (4.0")
Wow I just bought one for 5 dollars. Looks like this one except gold weave with gold flecks.
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ReplyDeleteI also hove one that was given to me as a teenager. Unfortunately the glass cracked in one of my moves
ReplyDeleteI have one in perfect condition given to me from my mother today it was my grammas and she died at 100 years of age. god bless you gramma brown!
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