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1930 Ronson Tuxedo Art Deco Mint and Kelly Green Cigarette Lighter / Case Combo

$525
£399.78
€460.33
CA$743.97
A$800.25
CHF 427.68
MX$9,432.64
NOK 5,391.99
SEK 4,929.30
DKK 3,439.46

About the Item

1930 Ronson “Tuxedo” Art Deco Cigarette Case Lighter Combo, Mint and Kelly Green Enamel A stunning example of early 1930s Art Deco design, this Ronson “Tuxedo” cigarette case and lighter combination exudes modernist sophistication and precision craftsmanship. The sleek rectangular form features a striking geometric pattern in contrasting mint and kelly green enamel, elegantly offset by chrome-plated accents that emphasize its architectural lines. Produced by the Ronson Art Metal Works of Newark, New Jersey, this design was patented on August 19, 1930, at the height of the Art Deco era’s fascination with streamlined luxury and machine-age style. The lighter mechanism integrates seamlessly into the case’s top edge, while the interior reveals dual spring-loaded arms that hold cigarettes neatly in place, a marvel of form meeting function. Stamped on the interior: “Genuine Chromium Plate Pat. August 19, 1930” “Ronson YTA – Case, Tuxedo” with additional patent dates of June 3, 1930 The exterior fluid cap remains intact, and while the lighter has not been tested, all components appear complete and well-preserved. The condition is excellent vintage, with only gentle surface wear consistent with age and light handling. The enamel remains bright and lustrous. The Ronson “Tuxedo” is among the most collectible of the brand’s early integrated designs, celebrated for its sleek silhouette and avant-garde Deco patterning. Pieces featuring colored enamel detailing, particularly in rare hues like this two-tone green combination, are especially sought-after by collectors of design, vintage smoking accessories, and Art Deco metalwork. Comparable in aesthetic sophistication to the work of Jean Dunand, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Alfred Dunhill, and Asprey, this piece represents the intersection of technology, design, and social ritual that defined the 1930s modern lifestyle.
  • Creator:
    Ronson (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.07 in (10.34 cm)Width: 2.13 in (5.42 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Lighter has not been tested and is sold without lighter fluid for safety in shipping. Ligher wear to enamel on front and back. Sold untested, presumed nonfunctional. Internal components not inspected or inventoried.
  • Seller Location:
    Red Lion, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10258246929722

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