Ronson Touch-Tip Table Lighters
These lighters were made in the mid- to late-1930s. A flame is produced when you press the wand down on the touch-tip mechanism producing a spark which, in turn, ignites the wick at the end of the wand.
Ronson produced about 60 different models--some extremely rare and others a bit more common. I used to have over 20 different touch-tip models; now I have only two.
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Bartender Touch-TipThis is the definitive vintage lighter that should be in any collection. (The high market price prevented it from being in my collection until now.) It was made in 1936 and it is one of the most desirable of the Ronson Touch-Tip lighters. The touch-tip lighter and wand are in the center section of the bar. Cigarette storage compartments are located in the left and right sections of the bar.
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Jr. Bartender / Barmaid This is the Ronson Junior Bartender Touch-Tip lighter (also referred to as the Junior Bar or Barmaid model). It is circa 1937. The lady bartender stands about an inch taller than the more popular Ronson Bartender model. Also, there are no cigarette compartments in this model. This piece has a great semi-circular deco design and may be a bit less common than the male Ronson Bartender Touch-Tip model.
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