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RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
$2,900
£2,205.90
€2,542.76
CA$4,117.39
A$4,418.88
CHF 2,368.70
MX$53,179.22
NOK 29,865.74
SEK 27,233.42
DKK 18,994.44
About the Item
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey in the United States by The Ronson Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This is the iconic mechanical Pik-a-Cig Penguin Lighter box designed and patented by Louis V. Aronson with geometric and machine age patterns.
This delightful 1930 Art Deco novelty mechanical cigarette dispenser is modelled as a penguin. He is designed to move forward to pick up a cigarette in his beak when the levers at the side of the base are pushed together. This engages the mechanism, you can see how it works in the video in the listing. The cigarette container section has a very stylish Art Deco design treated with textures ,Nice original condition,, replaced striker.. Lid slight bend.
- Creator:Ronson (Maker),Louis Vincent Aronson (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.7 in (14.48 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Replacements made: Replaced Striker. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Buffalo, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1062446475092
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