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MC-020
Ronson Triumph lighter in its box
A Ronson Triumph still in its velvet-lined box, with its instructions.
- Maker
- Ronson, Newark, New Jersey
- Reference
- Triumph
- Date
- c. 1955
- Material
- Chrome-plated brass
- Condition
- Very good, in original box with instruction leaflet
- Gallery
- Lighters
Details
Lighter
- Mechanism
- Lift-arm automatic
- Fuel
- Lighter fluid (petrol)
- Finish
- Chrome, engine-turned stripes
- Patent numbers
- U.S. Pat. 2481135, 2505187
- Sparks and lights
- Yes
Identification
- Model / edition
- Triumph
- Country of origin
- USA
Specifications
- Height
- 5 cm
- Width
- 4 cm
- Depth
- 1.7 cm
- Weight
- 0.08 kg
Condition
- Original packaging
- Yes
The story
The Triumph was one of Ronson's 1950s table-and-pocket lighters, with a swivel base for easy refuelling. This one has survived with its hinged box, lilac velvet lining and the orange leaflet of “Important instructions: how to insure long life for your Ronson Triumph lighter”.
Provenance
- c. 1955Made by Ronson in Newark, New Jersey.
- 2023Bought at an online auction with its box and leaflet.