See: 10 Rare & Unusual Ronson Lightersįirst manufactured in 1936. This is a unique two-tone gold example from the late 1940s. This lighter was offered in 15 styles.įirst manufactured in 1940. The Capri was introduced in 1954 with a new style fitment that gradually replaced the old on all models. This lighter was made only in England in 4 patterns. This is a short version of the Cadet and was brought out in 1959. This lighter was made only in England - as all Cadets.Īnother View Another View British Patent 1 British Patent 2 This lighter (C-208) isn't in 'The Book' and I can't find any exact dating - likely early 1960s. Unmarked but in Ronson catalog pages.īrought out in 1959 along with the Cadet Mini, this lighter was made only in England in at least 3 versions - one of which has a wind shield. The replica version says "World's First Automatic Lighter" on it.įirst made in 1937 with at least 16 designs.įirst made in 1954 and came as a set - lighter & ashtrayįirst made in circa 1920 - originally made as an incense burner (tray in front) and reconfigured as a lighter. A replica was made and issued in the 1980s. This example from 1950.įirst made in 1926, this is the first "automatic", one-motion lighter "Press It's Lit - Release It's Out". Introduced in 1947 the Adonis was made in at least 45 different versions. To the right is a 1956 ad promoting this feature as it had been adopted on more models by then - CLICK HERE for enlarged view of ad The screw in the center allows access to replace the flint. A tiny "O-ring" sort of gasket goes around the inside of the base to provide the seal when it is closed so the fluid won't leak. This featured the bottom that pulls away from the body for filling. Ronson's primary patent, also found on other brands, such as Evans and Elgin American, is this one: Patent - the Banjo Patent reissued from the Original Patent.īeginning with some 1954 models a change was made to the apparatus for fueling and replacing flint. C Ch Cl Co Com Cor D Dunhill E F Evans G H I-J K Ke L M Maj Mas Mete N Negbaur O MIOJ P Pak Pe Po-Q R-Ri Ro-Rv Ronson S Se Str Sup T Thorens U-We Wh-Z Unbranded Ashtrays Collections Misc Items PLEASE NOTE: Some enlargements may require scrolling to see the whole image. Lighters: #-A Ac Ami B Bowers Br Camel, etc.