The product turned a huge success for Ronson and since, Ronson lighters are recognised for its avant-garde and stylish design.Īronson dropped the "R" and formed Ronson Limited in 1920 following the success of the invention of the World' FIRST lighter. Known as the "press it lights, release its out" system. The Banjo lighter was able to fire up and produce a fire in one slick action. Browse FREE Ronson Cigarette Lighter Price/Value Guide - Appraisals, Valuations & FREE Sale Advice. Its the worlds first 'one motion automatic lighter', as the Ronson slogan said at the time: 'Press its lit, release its out'. They were made from 1926, and just for a short time, since the more stream lined De-Light came in 1928 and took over. It was initially an automatic lighter that helped the chore of lighting smoking cigarettes and pipes with an easier system. Ronson 'Crown' Table Lighter Collectible Silver Plate Lighter 1950s Vintage Lighter Most Popular and Longest Selling Ronson LindleyManorVintage 5 out of 5 stars (85) Star Seller 35.00. The Banjo is of course the pride of my collection.
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Aronson was a gifted man who patented a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed at 24 years old, retaining the right to use, Arson sold the technology and followed his passion in finding The Art Metal Works.Īronson then invented and patented the World's first Liter (lighter) called the Wonder-Lite in 1913 and introduced the Banjo lighter series in 1926 as the first automatic operated lighter. The lighter base as well the ashtray are handmade of glazed ceramic in two colors: brown on the bottom and. 43625) consists of a wick table lighter and a matching ash-tray which was also available seperate (model no. Aronson founded The Art Metal Works in 1886 fabricating decorative products such as figurines, table lamps and various home related items. The Ronson Bolero Set was manufactured between 19 in Newark, United States of America.