Vintage Evans Jeweled Rhinestone Pocket Lighter Gold Tone Serviced and Working For Sale

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Vintage Evans Jeweled Rhinestone Pocket Lighter Gold Tone Serviced and Working:
$55.00

Up for sale/sale is a vintage Evans jeweled pocket lighter featuring a gold-tone body adorned with cobalt blue baguette-cut rhinestones and clear round paste stones set in a bezel-style frame on the front face.Patent & Manufacturing Date:
The bottom fuel cap is marked "EVANS U.S. PAT. RE. 19023".
Patent Dating Info: Patent Reissue No. 19023 was the classic Ronson automatic mechanism patent that Evans manufactured under licensing from 1945 through June 12, 1952. This places the manufacturing date of this piece precisely between the mid-1940s and early 1950s.Restoration & Service Details:
This lighter has undergone a complete mechanical service:
Ultrasonically Cleaned: Body and mechanism deep-cleaned.
Fresh Fuel O-Ring: Fitted with a new fuel cap seal/O-ring to prevent fluid evaporation.
Flint Tube & Wheel: Flint tube cleared and wheel cleaned for maximum friction and spark.
New Wick & Rayon Packing: Completely repacked with fresh rayon wadding and a new cotton wick for optimal fuel flow and long burn times.Condition Notes:
Mechanics: Smooth snap action and strong spark.
Aesthetics: All rhinestones appear intact. Shows light surface brassing/patina on the gold-tone finish consistent with age and vintage pocket carrying.
Ready for fuel and flint. (Ships dry without fluid per postal regulations).
Please review all photos closely to evaluate cosmetic details prior to offerding/buying.