This an extremely rare heart shaped pocket petrol lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1937. This is a very unusual lighter, originally designed by Louis V. Aronson and model 5594, Made with wonderful geometric patterns and embellished with the rare and desirable Faux Tortoise lacquer, creating a great contrast with the polished steel. It is very well made with solid construction and great attention to details. Urban K. Cummings note in his book, this is a very rare lighter and a must have for any serious collector of Ronson lighters. Actually, this model is pictured in the center of the cover of his book. Great condition and non monogrammed as usual. Ronson Catalogue: Model number 5594.Model: Heart shape lighter.Inventor: Louis V. Aronson.Manufacturer: Ronson Art Metal Work.Weight: 40.95 Grams, (25.45 Dwt).Measurements: 48 mm by 42 mm by 13 mm (1.89 x 1.65 x 0.52 Inches).Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023".

This piece is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier.
Condition: The overall condition of this lighter is very good with very minimal looses. Small dent in the left border