Thorens Vedette - Tabletop - 桌上型打火機 - 鍍金, 塑料

THORENS "Vedette" 半自动桌上打火机 - 瑞士，1950年代
Brand: Thorens (Switzerland) -> 品牌：Thorens（瑞士）
Model: Vedette / Table Lighter Series -> 型号：Vedette / 桌面打火机系列
Period: Circa 1950 (Mid-20th Century / Mid-Century Modern Luxury Style) -> 时期：约1950年（20世纪中叶 / 中世纪现代奢华风格）
Fuel: Gasoline -> 燃料：汽油
Technical Condition: 100% Mechanically Functional (does not contain gasoline for safety reasons related to transport and storage). -> 技术状况：100% 机械完好（出于运输与存储安全原因不含汽油）

机械规格与操作方式 -> 机械规格与操作方式
Semi-Automatic "One-Touch" System: Ignition is achieved in a single movement, by pressing the prominent rectangular button located on the top. -> 半自动“一键”系统：通过按压顶部长方形按钮即可在一个动作中点火。
Full Synchronized Cycle: When pressed, the mechanism instantly releases the internal spring, causing the entire golden upper section to automatically tilt upwards. This gesture simultaneously raises the integrated protective cover, uncovers the wick and activates the toothed wheel over the stone to generate the spark. -> 完整同步循环：按下时，机构会瞬间释放内部弹簧，使整个金色上部自动向上倾斜。这个动作同时抬起集成的保护盖，露出灯芯并使齿轮在灯芯处转动，从而产生火花。
Mechanical Condition: Excellent. The internal spring maintains a strong tension, the toothed wheel shows no pronounced wear and produces a firm spark with each trigger. The piece is complete and includes the original cotton wick. -> 机械状况：极好。内部弹簧保持强张力，齿轮无明显磨损，每次触发都能产生稳定火花。件物完整，包含原装棉芯灯芯。

Materials, Design and Finish -> 材料、设计与表面处理
Tortoiseshell Effect: The rectangular central body is made of high-quality Bakelite or Lucite, with a gorgeous pattern in warm shades of brown and amber, typical of luxury accessories of that era. -> 蜥蜴壳纹理效果：中部矩形主体由高品质的 Bakelite 或 Lucite 制成，呈现温暖的棕色与琥珀色纹理，是当时奢华配饰的典型风格。
Gold Plated: The upper mechanical assembly and the middle frames are made of gold-plated/blown metal. It presents a discreet natural patina of oxidation around the joints, which attests to its age and the preservation of the original finish, without reconditioning interventions. -> 镀金：上部机械组件与中部框架为镀金/吹制金属。接缝处有细腻的自然氧化痕迹，证明其年代久远且保持了原始表面处理，未进行再加工。
Support Base: The lighter is solidly fixed on a heavy reddish-brown base, specially designed to ensure perfect stability on the desk. -> 底座支撑：打火机牢固固定在沉重的深红棕色底座上，专门设计以确保桌面上的完美稳定。