WORKING 1950s RONSON "Whirlwind" STAINLESS STEEL POCKET LIGHTER: No Monogram

Description

In very good condition. No missing parts (Has both fill-screws on the bottom) & no major damage. Flint sparks when switch is pressed. SOME MINOR SCRATCHES FROM HANDLING & STORAGE. Any flaws, if present, will be either written about here in the condition section of the listing OR visible in the photos. Therefore, you MUST examine ALL of the photos carefully, using the "SUPERSIZE" feature for each, as the photos often can illustrate the item’s condition better than any words can. Remember that the photos constitute part of the overall description of the item’s listing. Please read the description completely and carefully view all photos BEFORE making an offer, bidding or buying.
WORKING 1950s RONSON "Whirlwind" STAINLESS STEEL POCKET LIGHTER: No Monogram
WORKING 1950s RONSON "Whirlwind" STAINLESS STEEL POCKET LIGHTER: No Monogram
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Description
This auction is for a vintage 1950s RONSON "
WHIRLWIND
"
lighter with
NO
monogramed initals engraved on side.
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Origin/History:
Found in an estate sale in North Carolina.
Structure/Composition:
Made of stainless steel.
Usage/Wear-and-Tear:
In very good condition.  No missing parts (Has both fill-screws on the bottom) & no major damage.  Flint sparks when switch is pressed.  SOME MINOR SCRATCHES FROM HANDLING & STORAGE.  Any flaws, if present, will be either written about here in the condition section of the listing OR visible in the photos.  Therefore, you MUST examine ALL of the photos carefully, using the "SUPERSIZE" feature for each, as the photos often can illustrate the item’s condition better than any words can.  Remember that the photos constitute part of the overall description of the item’s listing.  Please read the description completely and carefully view all photos BEFORE making an offer, bidding or buying.
Year Made/Approximate Age:
Patent expiration dated 1952.
Dimensions/Volume/Weight:
About 2 inches tall by 1¾ inches wide.
Mark(s):
The lighter flip-switch is marked "RONSON". Also marked on the bottom
"RONSON", "
WHIRLWIND
", "NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A." & a U.S. patent number.
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Where appropriate
, light cleaning may have been done for photographic purposes.
A 12-inch or 6-inch ruler may be used for scale purposes.
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