Orig Ca 1935 Ronson Touch Tip ' STREAMLINE ' Table Lighter Art Deco Black & Chrome
Item History & Price
Description: The item up for bids is a striking original circa 1935 RonsonTouch Tip 'Streamline' lighter. It is a masterwork in American artdeco design rendered in black enamel and gleaming chrome. Thelighter was designed by Louis V. Aronson and manufactured by ArtMetal Works, Inc. of Newark, NJ. It has a stamped mark on the bottomthat reads Ronson Touch-Tip - U.S. Pats. 1, 986, 754 - Design Pat.97, 247 / British Pat. Appl'd. For - Canada Pat. 349, 148 / Art MetalWorks Inc - Newark, N....J. U.S.A. It retains the original blue andsilver instruction label on the base. This lighter design would be ahighlight in any streamlined modern industrial design collection, have some fun and bid!Condition: Please note that this lighter will need work to be functional andthere is no wand. It is being sold 'as-is' as shown in the photos. The condition is fair vintage. There is scratching, dings, andscattered spotting on the polished chrome. The black paint islargely intact but shows wear and tear. The paint still has prettygood gloss. The plunger clicks when pressed and the wheel moves. There is no spark. The green felt on the bottom is loose in places. The pictures are the best indicator as to condition, please use thezoom feature and check them out.Dimensions:It is about 3-3/8” tall, 4-3/8” long, and 2-1/4” wide. Itweighs almost 1-1/2 pounds. (Note: measurements are approximate)Shipping:The buyer of this fine item will be responsible for shipping costswhich will be added to the final bid.We use the US Postal Service for shipping. Shipping costs and options are described on the "Shipping andpayments" tab in the listing.We ship as soon as possible after the auction ends, generally thebusiness day following the date payment is received.Payment Options:Payment must be received within 2 days of the auction’s closing.We accept Paypal. Please Review Our General Auction Policies: The items we sell are vintage or antique, and as such they willshow varying signs of age and wear (i.e. abrasions, dings, patina, etc.). We do our best to describe all of our items, but often wedon't overstate the obvious signs of age that are inherent in vintageitems. Please view all the photographs closely as they are importantelements in the item’s description. If you have specific questionsor concerns please ask for more information before you bid. We do not sell "on approval". We make every attempt toprovide accurate information pertaining to condition so sales arefinal. In the event that an item is materially different from thedescription, please contact us within 2 days of receiving yourpackage and we will review returns on a case by case scenario. Underno circumstances will shipping charges be reimbursed, so please bidaccordingly.International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the itemprice or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine whatthese additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Questions:If you have questions, please email before bidding. We will behappy to provide additional information as needed. We are here tohelp.
