Rare 1930 Art Deco Enamel Ronson Dureum Lytacase Automatic Case Lighter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19574910 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
offeredis a fabulous unused white wick art deco ronson "lytacase"combination automatic lighter and cigarette case. the dureum platedlighter features a modernistic art deco engine turned design on front with solid brown enamel on back. the "lytacase" came in a few designs and colorways and dureum gold plate examples are extremely rare. this case originated from the ronson lighter archives and i purchased it in 1980. the lytacase is the first combinationcase-lighter desig...ned by louis v. aronson. the "lytacase"features an unusual rectangular shape delight one motion mechanismwhich is similar to the pocket debonair model. the case measures about 4-1/4" tall x 1-3/4" wide and is in excellent unusedcondition. there is typical lite non-detracting storage wear to back enamel where the body tapers. the gold finish has some small spotting that slightly detracts. the mechanism has its original white wick - movescorrectly but is untested at this time. overall - an important unused 1930 art deco ronson"lytacase" dureum enamel case lighter for your collection. the ronson looks better in person and has its original luster. one of the finest known "lytacase" modelspatent - ad not included in salelighter may have old stuck flint and is sold as a collectibleusa priority ship cost. overseas is first class airmail except the SHIP COST to italy-china-HK-eastern europe-russia-spain-greece-taiwan- via usps priority mail only-$40. SHIP COST to vietnam-thailand-malaysia-indonesia-philippines-turkey-mideast-south america via express mail only at $85. please make sure to read my vintage lighter articles on the internet and in blaze lighter magazine. i combine shipping. **please view all the vintage lighters-ronsons- dunhills-and 20th century deco i offer on ebay. please email questions - thanks.
