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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Cigarette lighter
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Cigarette lighter

Manufacturer Ronson
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1940
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. (4.4 x 5.4 x 1 cm)
InscribedStamped on bottom: US Patents/RE19023/D142157; Ronson/Trade Mark/Newark, N.J. U.S.A./559541 Sterling. Engraved on the reserve: "WPC" (William Pierce Chilton).
Credit LineGift of Admiral & Mrs. William Pierce Chilton
Object number87.385
On View
Not on view
DescriptionEngine-turned case with horizontal stripes and a reserve with engraved monogram. This is a pocket lighter.

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