Vintage 1955–1958 Ronson "Nordic" Table Lighter – Black & Gold Portoro Marble For Sale

Up for sale is an authentic vintage Ronson "Nordic" mid-century table lighter, manufactured in Newark, New Jersey, USA between 1955 and 1958.

The Nordic is among Ronson’s most striking mid-century designs, featuring a turned body of genuine Italian Portoro black marble laced with rich natural gold and white veining. The heavy stone body sits atop a pierced, openwork leaf-and-scroll pattern chrome base and houses a removable chrome lever-action fitment.

• Mechanical Action: The distinctive extended lever arm actuates smoothly, lifting the snuffer cap cleanly with a positive, snappy spring return.

• Fitment & Well: The removable lighter insert pulls out and seats securely in the internal liner. The underside retains its original stamped brass filler and flint screws.

• Marble & Chrome Condition: The Portoro marble is solid with brilliant polish and dramatic natural veining. The chrome pedestal and upper lever retain a bright, reflective shine with only minor age-appropriate surface micro-scratches and light vintage patina (see high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic detail).

• Fuel & Safety Notice: Untested with lighter fluid in strict compliance with postal shipping regulations. Shipped dry/empty. As with all vintage petrol lighters, it will require lighter fluid and a fresh standard flint prior to regular daily use.

• Brand: Ronson (Art Metal Works)

• Model: Nordic

• Production Years: Circa 1955–1958

• Origin: Made in USA (Newark, N.J.)

• Body Material: Genuine Black & Gold Veined Portoro Marble

• Base Material: Chrome-Plated Cast Metal (Pierced Leaf & Scroll Motif)

• Insert Markings: RONSON ® NEWARK, N.J. U.S.A. / U.S. PATENTS 2,481,195 & 2,715,320

• Fuel Type: Petrol / Lighter Fluid

• Ignition: Flint Wheel / Extended Single-Motion Lever Action

• Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter

• Secure Packing: Due to the weight and natural stone construction, this piece will be generously wrapped in multiple layers of heavy bubble wrap and packed in a sturdy box with abundant void fill to prevent stress on the stone or lever during transit.

• Postal Compliance: Shipped completely empty of lighter fluid and combustibles per USPS domestic shipping regulations.