rare mint 1940\'s art deco gold plate ronson amw gem automatic petrol lighter For Sale

offered is a fabulous late 1940\'s art deco ronson \"gem\" automatic pocket petrol lighter. the gold plated lighter features outstanding dual finely engine turned designs on both the front and back. the \"gem\" utilizes a thumb press automatic one motion mechanism which was based upon the delight mechanism first designed in 1927 by louis v. aronson. the design patent number is marked under the thumb press. the \"gem\" is one of the smaller ronson pocket lighters and comes in many colorways and finishes -see book photo. this gold plate engine turned version is quite showy and extremely rare. gold plate versions were more expensive and nicer quality than chrome or dureum gold plating.this \"gem\" was acquired from the ronson art metal archives over 30 years ago. the lighter measures 2\" tall x 1-1/4\" wide and is in excellent unused condition. the lighter does have typical tiny scratch lines that do not detract from its beauty -[likely can be buffed out]. the mechanism moves correctly and the lighter should operate correctly with proper service of fuel and flint. an aged flint is likely and may need removal for use. this is the finest art deco engine turned \"gem\" i\'ve seen in 35 years of collecting ronson. overall - an important 1940\'s art deco ronson gold plated \"gem\" pocket lighter for your collection. the photos show reflections and the lighter looks better in person. the lighter is sold \"as a collectible\". patent and book photo are not included in sale and copies can be emailed to winning buyer upon request. usa ship cost includes insurance. overseas is first class registered mail except SHIP cost to italy-china-HK-southeast asia-vietnam-eastern - mexico via usps express mail only-$56. 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 . please email questions-thanks.