1930s Ronson Ultracase Dureum JAK

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Here is a vintage Ronson Ultracase made in Newark, NJ USA in the late 1930s or early 1940s. This case is typical of Ronson's foray into the world of Dureum pieces. This cigarette case and lighter combination shows many noticeable spots of loss to the Dureum on the front and a bit of fading on the back. Although Dureum was a very nice and cheap alternative to solid gold or gold plating, in my opinion it never popped as well as chrome plated lighters or cases of the same era. The front of this case is professionally monogrammed with the initials "JAK". Also, the inside of the case is inscribed with "June from Glen 12-25-40" giving this piece a specific date of purchase, which can be difficult for these earlier Ronson caselighters. Another interesting bit about this case, it is not marked Art Metal Works anywhere that I can see but because of its age and look I would expect it to have such a marking. The underside of the arm which holds your cigarettes is marked 'Ronson Newark, NJ U.S.A' (not pictured). The arm is in perfect working order, its spring is very strong. The case opens and closes well but the clasp could use some adjustment as it does not hold the case closed as tightly as it should. The lighter's flint tube is clear and sparking, the lighter is working perfectly. All original parts are present and included. This combination read more

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