{"product_id":"ronson-standard-large","title":"Ronson Banker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ronson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Banker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1940s–1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade In:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrome plated with vertical engraved detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tested and working\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWick \u0026amp; Cotton:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplied separately, ready for installation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Papers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic vintage Ronson Banker petrol lighter, believed to date from approximately the 1940s–1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in England, this elegant lighter features a polished chrome-plated body with distinctive vertical engraved detailing and Ronson’s iconic automatic ignition mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example of mid-century British craftsmanship and an excellent addition to any vintage lighter collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lighter is in good overall vintage condition, showing signs of age and previous use consistent with its estimated age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chrome finish displays surface scratches, light tarnishing and general wear, particularly around the ignition mechanism and base. The decorative vertical detailing remains clearly defined, and the body appears free from major dents or structural damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ignition mechanism has been tested and is fully operational.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lighter is supplied with replacement wick and cotton separately, allowing the buyer to install these before filling and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor safety during transit, the lighter will be dispatched completely empty of fuel, with the wick and cotton supplied separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe buyer will need to install the supplied components and add suitable lighter fluid before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the mechanism has been tested and is working, the lighter has not been tested for sustained operation with the replacement wick and cotton installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its vintage nature, this item is sold as a collectable and may require occasional maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brasswick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58264274207102,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1548\/3774\/files\/ronson-standard-large-5967822.jpg?v=1792495642","url":"https:\/\/brasswick.co.uk\/products\/ronson-standard-large","provider":"brasswick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}