A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey in the United States by The Ronson Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This is the iconic mechanical Pik-a-Cig Penguin Lighter box designed and patented by Louis V. Aronson with geometric and machine age patterns. This delightful 1930 Art Deco novelty mechanical cigarette dispenser is modelled as a penguin. He is designed to move forward to pick up a cigarette in his beak when the levers at the side of the base are pushed together. This engages the mechanism, you can see how it works in the video in the listing. The cigarette container section has a very stylish Art Deco design treated with textures and bronze color The bottom of the base is paint in red. It was crafted with parts made up in solid bronze for the penguin and patinated textured brass for the rest. It is embellished with a ball knob to lid on gunmetal base with black and white lacquer enamel, creating a great contrast and the interiors are finished with round brushed Florentine brushed circular patterns. All is mounted in a rectangular base marbleized with black and white paint. The slide action mechanism reveals a tray with recess, penguin's beak to pick up the cigarette. It is extremely well made with a solid construction and with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative collectors piece and a great conversation item. Rarity: Extremely rare, most probably one of the best existing model known, with lighter. Materials: Steel, lacquer, paint and bronze. Weight: 1,588 Grams, (3.5 Pounds). Measurements: 20.07 cm x 12.77 cm x 14.22 cm (7.9 x 5 x 5.6 Inches). Designer: Louis Vincent Aronson. Manufacturer: Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. Newark NJ USA. Patent: Louis V. Aronson, 1930-1935 Dispensing Mechanism Pat: 2,006,982.

The overall condition of this piece is Very good. Beside the little normal wear. Due to Shipping restrictions, all lighter are sent without any fluid and flint.