Bidspirit auction | RONSON 1926 Art Deco Rare

RONSON 1926 Art Deco Rare Banjo Automatic Lighter In Silver Plate Near Mint - This is an extremely rare and virtually in near mint condition with no traces of wear or usage, Banjo petrol pocket lighter designed by Louis V, Aronson for The Ronson Lighter Company. This Banjo automatic lighter is an American icon and was created during the art deco period in 1926. Crafted in solid steel and brass parts, with a .925/.999 sterling silver overlay plating. Designer: Louis Vincent Aronson. Company: Ronson. Year: 1926. Material: Sterling silver plate over brass. Weight: 53.95 Grams, (34.58 Dwt). Measurements: 62 mm by 58 mm by 13 mm (2.44 x 2.28 x 0.51 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the patent and signed, ”RONSON LIGHTER THE ART METAL WORKS NEWARK N.Y”. Text engraved on the snuffer, ”RONSON LIGHTER P.T.D. DEC 31 1918 OTHERS PAT PDG.”. Condition: Patent: Utility Patent US June 12, 1928, number 1,673,727. Original and first filed on October 16, 1926. Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter : Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Figure-13 Page 65. For this model illustrated. The overall condition of this Banjo lighter is exceptional, in near mint condition with no damage at any parts. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.