Dureum plate and enamel.īeautiful 14K gold plate and engine turned case with Fine Grain English Morocco Leather. Unusual design because of the double hindge, the putton on front is pressed to release the lid. This Case lighter combo was never seen advertised and was probably made in small quantities. THIS model was produced in Canada and has early small ears. Note in the photo the size of the "Ears" that hold the lighter mechanism, ealry models have wide ears and later models have smaller ones. The mastercases wee a very popular item for Ronson and they produced enough to meet the demand. This is a very nice example of the Gold tone finish Ronson called "Dureum" with lovely florial design. Lighter and compact only, no cigarette storage. Looks very much like a 10-a-case but smaller. This is the early style with the side actuated lighter mechanism Ivory enamel with red accents and chrome. Ronson "Vee" lighter fitment opens from side of case. The Lytacase was a big hit with Smokers and Ronson management seized the opportunity by producing many other models, some with vivid art deco geometric designs in fashionable colors of Red, Green, Blue, Black, Tortoise & White. Ronson began production of the first case-lighter in 1929 with the Lytacase. Ronson Cigarette Case & Lighter Combinations are especially beautiful and highly collectable.
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