Ronson Leona Table Lighter, 1949 Labels: enamel , Ronson , USA , wick lighter The Ronson Leona was first manufactured in 1949 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. The production ceased in ca. 1955. According to U. Cummings the lighter was named after Leona Aronson who was the wife of Alexander H. Aronson the son of Louis V. Ronson - the founder of the Ronson Corporation. A quite successful model marketed in many various finishes. The body of the lighter was available in Venetian bronze plate or silver plate. Beautiful, brilliant green graces the enamel body of this lovely vintage lighter. The gold metal base is in nice condition; it may need a new wick, but otherwise it's spectacular!