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November Glamour Timeless Fine Jewelry

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:45AM EST
Lot 238

Ronson 1935 Art Deco Bartender Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Box In Steel And Lacquer

Estimate: $5,800 - $8,700

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An exceptional and very beautiful decorative piece, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is an extremely rare barman double dispenser box with an integrated touch tip striker lighter. It was designed with geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel. It is embellished with black, cream, red and brown lacquers, creating a great contrast with the high polished steel. Mounted in a black base attached to the bar. The Ronson Bartenders are one of the most coveted and collectable pieces made by Ronson, prized by Art Deco, Black Americana and of course Lighter collectors around the world. They came in at least three versions; a male Bartender striker with only one cigarette compartment, a female Bartender Touch Tip with a half round bar- called the Junior Bartender by Lighter collectors and the male Bartender like this with Touch Tip featuring 2 cigarette storage areas in the bar that lift the cigarettes as the lids are opened. Weight: 3.1 Pounds 1,360.78 Grams, (872.30 Dwt). Measurements: 158.75 mm by 69.85 mm by 175.77 mm (6.25 x 2.75 x 6.92 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "FASHIONED BY RONSON DESIGN PT No.100.752 NEWARK NJ US PATS 1.986754-2.118.692 BRITISH PAT 435.667-PAT. IN CANADA 1935 NEWARK NJ-USA-ART METAL WORKS INC. RONSON-TOUCH-TIP ".

Condition

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 box is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any part. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

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