Vintage RONSON DIANA Art Deco Petrol Table Lighter 1949 - 1955 Silver Plated Zinc
Written on the base:
RONSON
"DIANA"
NEWARK, N.J. U.S.A.
U.S. PAT. RE. N0 19023
OTHER U.S. & FOR.
PATS. PDG.
D 15440
Lighter is in used condition, opens, no spark, dirty, nicks, dents, chips, rust stains, color loose, scuffs and scratches, please see photos
Dimensions:
height: 2"1/4
width: 2"5/8
depth: 1"1/4
Ronson Diana is a silver-plated polished and satin finished petrol table lighter made from zinc. Manufactured in England, Canada and USA from 1949 till 1955.
The lighter has a rectangle monogram shield. There is also a version without the monogram shield which is rare.
The base is padded with green felt and the silver plate is protected by a transparent lacquer.
Ronson (known in its early days as Art Metal Works) and Evans are the principal American brands