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Tue, May 20, 2025 11:45AM EDT
Lot 129

RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000

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$500 $50
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$5,000 $500
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Rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey in the United States by The Ronson Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This is the iconic mechanical Pik-a-Cig Penguin Lighter box designed and patented by Louis V. Aronson with geometric and machine age patterns. This delightful 1930 Art Deco novelty mechanical cigarette dispenser is modelled as a penguin. He is designed to move forward to pick up a cigarette in his beak when the levers at the side of the base are pushed together. It was crafted with parts made up in solid bronze for the penguin and patinated textured brass for the rest. It is embellished with a ball knob to lid on gunmetal base with black and white lacquer enamel. Weight: 1,588 Grams, (3.5 Pounds). Measurements: 20.07 cm x 12.77 cm x 14.22 cm (7.9 x 5 x 5.6 Inches). Designer: Louis Vincent Aronson.

Condition

This piece and the lighter are empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. Condition: The overall condition of this Ronson Penguin piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is in superb condition with no damage, barely used.

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