Evans brass and cobalt blue glass table lighter with gold star decoration

This decorative table lighter was manufactured by Evans, a prestigious American company renowned for producing high-quality smoking accessories and compacts from the 1920s through the 1970s. Founded in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, Evans became synonymous with elegant, well-crafted lighters that combined functionality with artistic design. The celestial motif of gold stars against a deep cobalt blue background reflects the mid-century fascination with space exploration and cosmic imagery that dominated the 1950s-1960s design aesthetic. Evans table lighters are highly sought after by collectors of vintage smoking accessories, mid-century decorative arts enthusiasts, and those who appreciate American manufacturing excellence. The combination of brass craftsmanship with hand-decorated glass makes these pieces valuable for their quality construction, aesthetic appeal, and historical significance as examples of American design during the golden age of smoking accessories. Collectors particularly value Evans pieces with intact fuel mechanisms and well-preserved decorative elements.