A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey 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 box designed and patented by Louis V. Aronson with geometric and machine age patterns. This delightful 1930s 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. This engages the mechanism, you can see how it works in the video in the listing. The cigarette container section has a very stylish Art Deco design enameled decoration in shades of green, white and black. The base is covered in green baize. Materials: Steel, lacquer, paint and bronze. Weight: 2,267 Grams, (5 Pounds). Measurements: 20.96 cm x 13.97 cm x 12.7 cm (8.25 x 5.5 x 5 Inches). Designer: Louis Vincent Aronson. Manufacturer: Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. Newark NJ USA. Note: This piece is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is in superb condition with no damage, barely used.