.: Art Deco Smokers Set by Ronson, c.1935 :.

Ronson cigarette box set with cedar lined double cigarette boxes in cream and tortoise shell enamel. An 'Octette' Touch-Tip-Lighter is placed in center.

The Ronson Touch-Tip Lighter Mechanism was patented in 1935 by Louis V. Aronson. The no. of the patent is 1,986,754. The graphics of the anatomy of the lighter are based on the Ronson Touch-Tip Oval which production started in 1937 in the US. The Urban Cummings book lists 83 Touch Tips, many in various finishes, and all beautiful works of art.

 

 

 

The most popular of the touch-tip range was though the Ronson Octette. The Octette was designed by Ronson`s chief designer at the time, Frederick Kaupman, and it was the first Touch Tip lighter. Made from 1935. Hight 3-5/8" or 92 mm.

This lighter began a very successful era for Ronson T-T series of lighters which pushed out the strike lighters from the market.

 During the years the 'Octette' model changed slightly: at the beginning it was manufactured with a rectangular cover over the flint wheel and a round-shaft wand. Since the 1942 the cover over the flint wheel was half circled and the wand had a square shaft and a tapered cone knob.

source: Table lighters collectors' guide

 

.: ART DECO - Visual Learning Period Design :.

.: Pair of Art Deco Chrome Candle holders :.

Art Deco Chrome Candle holders, called the 'Nelson Candle Spheres'. Globe/Orb shape, each with 3 ball feet in excellent condition, chrome or rhodium over brass and wrought iron.  Marked: "By Nelson, Cranston, R.I., Moat Pat'd". 

Top half removes for easy cleaning, spring load clip inside that holds the candle very well and the ball holds any drips.

.: Silver plated Egg Coddler by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield :.

James Dixon & Sons was one of the major British manufacturers in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Business established in 1806 in Silver Street, Sheffield by James Dixon in partnership with a Mr. Smith. The firm became James Dixon & Son (1823), James Dixon & Sons (1835c.) and James Dixon & Sons Ltd in 1920. London showrooms were opened in London (1873), Sydney and Melbourne (1912).

Their registered trade mark since 1879 was a Trumpet with a Banner hanging from it. Although registered in 1879, the "Trumpet with Banner" logo was used for many years before registration and appears on many of their silver plate pieces.