Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1936. This is a very unusual Turret lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns similar to a building and crafted in solid Dureum bronze. The streamline design of the lighter, with a rectangular body with horizontal tubular bands, was perceived as very modern in the past days. The Ronson Touch-Tip Turret Table Lighter was manufactured for less than 4 years, between the 1936 and 1941. This is one of the most scarce version of the famous Touch Tip Lighter. It came in various finishes, this is the bronze version. A fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design. On one of the four vertical panels has a traditional polished monogram shield was present though. The cylindrical wand knob as well the part of the body of the T-T were had a dureum finish. The panels were made in different finishes: black enamel, Georgian Bronze like this and faux tortoise. Weight: 554.80 Grams, (355.64 Dwt). Measurements: 57 mm by 57 mm by 88 mm (2.25 x 2.25 x 3.48 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON TOUCH-TIP. NEWARK NEW NJ-USA-ART METAL WORKS INC. US PATS. 1,986, 754-2,118,692 BRITISH PAT 435.667-PAT IN CANADA 1935." The overall condition of this piece is good. Beside the little normal wear. Due to Shipping restrictions, all lighter are sent without any fluid and flint.