Condition:
Lighter: Tested. Fully Functionall with new flint.
Ronson Crown is the most popular and probably the longest produced Ronson table lighter ever. It was first manufactured in 1936. There are two versions of the Crown. First produced between 1936 and 1948 (Newark, N.J., USA) has a radius on the top of the snuffer cap next to the flint wheel. (This listing) The second one has a flat top snuffer cap and was produced from 1949 till 1954 (Canada, England, USA).
This lighter was sold in very different configurations after 1949: with cigarette box, urn, tray and even candle holder set. The newer version was also available gold plated and rhodium plated which are rare.
This model and its design was often copied by companies situated in Occupied Japan and Japan
Ronson Crown Rhodium Plated Table Lighter
Years
30-40s
Made in
U.S.A.
Lighter Type
Fluid
Size
H6.2 x W4.5 x D7.5 cm
Weight
290g
Brand
Ronson