Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Evans, Little Boy Sculpture, 1950


This tall and very decorative Evans table lighter was manufactured in ca. 1950 in the United States. The nonferrous metal base is in a form of a sculpture depicting a little boy (angel, cherub?) that is holding a basket. It has a nice antique gold finish. The lighter unit is removable and gold-plated.

The rounded base is padded with green felt and it has no visible markings on the base.

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Scarcity: very rare

Value for good mint condition: $100.00–150.00 (approx €70.00–110.00)

Weight: 615 grams (1,36 pounds)

Dimensions:
  • height: 21.0 cm (8.27")
  • width: 6.5 cm (2.5")
  • depth: 6.5 cm (2.5")

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