RARE! Gorgeous Paris Blue Guilloche Enamel Evans, Trinket Dish & Lid for Smaller | Bixley Shop
The pictures can't do justice to how this beautiful lighter draws you to it across the room. The color is amazing, the Guilloche Enamel is so thick and rich, it has a depth to it with swirlsand variations --simply captivating. Everyone who sees it must touch it.
Evans Shield Cartouche hallmark on the bottom of the fuel insert and the bottom of the lighter case. Evans was also known for metal and enamel purses as early as the 1920's and for high quality desk and coffee table accessories in the 40's and 50's continuing until 1970's. The lighter slips out of the interior smoothly for filling. The condition is wonderful for its age, the interior etched gilding is bright and there are no nicks on the enamel. Missing the original (likely pineapple) finial. This is Classic Early to Mid Century Hollywood Glamor Piece, looks great with Matson items on a Vanity , Art Nouveau, Victorian, Russian and especially French decor. Fantastic as a counterpoint in a more modern setting, due to the simplicity and vibrant color.It is a showpiece inspired by Faberge Eggs undoubtedly.
Along with the lighter, there is a small trinket dish and the cover to a smaller (2 3/4" diameter) lighter (in case you're looking for replacement lids.
BIXLEY NOTES
• Classic, 3 " Evans Guillloche lighter, trinket dish, cover for 2 1/4" lighter
• Gorgeous Bright Blue Enamel
• Lighter measures approximately 5" tall x 3" diameter at widest
• Trinket dish is 3 1/2" diameter
VINTAGE NOTES
• In excellent condition
• We don't know if lighter works, it needs flint and fuel but we can't provide either and ship due to post office rules. Both lids are missing finials.
• See our photographs for more close-up details
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