Ronson Varaflame Premier 1957 plus 1 other

2 x Ronson Varaflame lighters (HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE)

Please note the lighters have not been tested and sold as is.

1 is a Ronson Vraflame premier... the 1st pf its kind released in 1957. it is suspected that the silver one in the pics is a 1957 version. More info on the company below.

The Ronson Varaflame, introduced in 1957, set new standards in lighter design. There was more than hint of jet age styling to this lighter.

The Ronson Varaflame was filled up from a single Butron multi-fill, which cost 3/6. It lasted a whole year. The Varaflame also boasted an adjustable flame.

A number of Ronson patents protected the design of the Varaflame, but it did not stop other manufacturers copying it. In the early 60s, Ronson had to take legal action to defend its patent against Japanese copies of the Varaflame. A 1962 ruling saw that Ichikawa Sangyo, Aiwa Kaguku, Toho Sangyo and Toyo Aerosol Kogyo agreed to stop production of lighters that infringed Ronson's patent.
 

Ronson Varaflame Premier

The Ronson Varaflame Premier was also launched in 1957. A similar model is available from Ronson today. The modern Ronson Varaflame Premier is available in three versions: there is a chrome model with a gold V, very similar to the 1950s original; there is a version that can be customised with a monogram; and a 50th anniversary gold model.

For more on the modern Ronson Varaflame Premier, visit www.ronson.com