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superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter
superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter
superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter
superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter
superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter
superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter
superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter
superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter

superb unique model 1940's art deco ronson senator automatic desk lighter

$ 1188

Availability: 21 in stock
  • Brand: Ronson
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: only known example - from ronson museum archives - excellent unused untested original unlit wick condition - mild dirt on mmechanism will clean - good mechanics but may have old flint - sold as a collectible
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    offered is a fantastic and unique
    1940’s streamline
    art deco prototype ronson "
    senator
    " automatic petrol
    desk
    lighter. the brushed satin chrome plated lighter features a wonderful and unusual triple
    speed line body design with long thumb press "adonis" style mechanism
    . this interesting
    desk
    lighter model was invented
    and designed
    by
    frederick kaupmann
    of newark new jersey who was a
    vice president of
    design for ronson in the 1940's thru early 1950's. this model was never put into production and
    is the only known example. i purchased this lighter from a ronson vice president of design seymour rappoport in 1980. the wonderful lighter measures about 1-7/8" tall x 2-3/4" wide and is in excellent unused untested condition.  the mechanism will operate with proper service - however possible old flint removal is required. overall - an important and superb ronson "
    senator
    " prototype automatic petrol
    desk
    lighter for your collection.
    if you collect unusual vintage
    unique
    "one-of-a-kind" lighters - this is must buy
    patents not included in sale -
    this item sold "as a collectible".
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