Description
This is a scarce WWII "Wartime Model" Ronson Lighter with box, obviously carried by a GI during the war. It is especially rare that he happened to save the box with the "Wartime Model" label.
VINTAGE:Circa 1940s.
SIZE:About 1-3/4" in width by 2-1/4" in height by about 1/2" in depth.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass; had black paint but that wore off during usage during World War II.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:Front: RONSON WHIRLWIND. Bottom: RONSON NEWARK, NJ, USA. US PATENT R.E. NO. 19023, EXPIRES JUNE 12, 195CANADA 288148.
ITEM NOTES:This lighter is part of a large collection that I have accumulated over the last 15 years. I will be selling more of this collection over the next few months. LGEX SGEX6/12
CONDITION:6 (Fine+): Lighter in good condition but all of black paint is gone. Box is good but corners are split.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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