 The Ronson Jubilee Set was manufactured only in 1954 in the industrial works in Newark (N.J., United States).  The set consists of a lighter and a matching cigarette holder. Both are made of sterling silver and have weighted bases.
The Ronson Jubilee Set was manufactured only in 1954 in the industrial works in Newark (N.J., United States).  The set consists of a lighter and a matching cigarette holder. Both are made of sterling silver and have weighted bases.The lighter has a removable Ronson Essex fitment. It is silver-plated.
Type: petrol (wick) lighter
Both, the lighter and the cigarette urn are marked on the bottom:

STERLING
(R)
RONSON
JUBILEEWEIGHTED
RONSON
JUBILEEWEIGHTED
The lighter is additionaly marked with:
NEWARK, N.J. U.S.A.
U.S. PAT.
PEND.
Scarcity: rare
Value for very good–mint condition (set): $160.00–250.00 (€110–175)
Weight:
- lighter – 245 grams (0,54 pounds)
- cigarette holder – 58 grams (0,13 pounds)
1. Lighter
- height: 9.7 cm (3.8")
- diameter: 5.9 cm (2.3")
- height: 7.3 cm (2.9")
- diameter: 5.9 cm (2.3")
 
 
I have this set. It also has engraving "The President's Party 1955. Anyone interested is these items please contact me at kerrydaulton@yahoo.com
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