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ARTIFACT:
This is a scarce World War II "Wartime Model" Ronson lighter with its original box, obviously carried by a GI during the war. It is especially rare that he happened to save the box with the "Wartime Model" label, as well as the care booklet, a promotional piece and a soft case for the lighter.. Ronson claimed to be the "World's Greatest Lighter".
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Lighter: approximately 2" in height and 1-5/8" in width and 1/2" in thickness; box: approximately 2-1/16" in width x 2-3/8" in height x 3/4" in depth..
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Chrome-plated brass, cardboard, paper, cotton.
ATTACHMENT:
To be carried in pocket to light your smokes.
MARKINGS:
RONSON NEWARK, NJ, USA. US PATENT R.E. NO. 19023, EXPIRES JUNE 12, 1952 CANADA 288148 (bottom of lighter); RONSON STANDARD 6079 WARTIME MODEL PRINTED IN USA (on box).
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LADEX6/12 SADEX12/20
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The lighter has some areas of wear to the chrome plating and the box is still usable but cover is split at the corners (these could be glued closed).
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
