S.T. Dupont - Ligne 1 Small - Genuine Silver Plated...

A0000005362 We are putting up for auction one of the most absolute, aristocratic, and coveted icons of French luxury high-end craftsmanship: the pocket lighter in the compact Small Model S.T. Dupont Ligne 1, handcrafted in France throughout the 1970s. This superb collectible piece stands out in the Maison’s historical catalog for its masterful execution in noble materials: a robust chassis with a sumptuous silver bath that entirely coats a sophisticated geometric pattern, crowned with an elegant vintage personalized cartridge bearing the initial "F". A high-fashion executive design that exudes opulence, packaging, and classic minimalist elegance. The design of this lighter embodies the firm’s quintessential stately robustness: its compact form measures a perfect 4.7 cm in height, 3.5 cm in width, and 1.4 cm in thickness, offering a presence, solidity, and a weight in the hand that are truly dignified. The front, back, and side panels showcase the legendary Pointe de Diamant motif, which creates magnificent three-dimensional metallic flashes that capture light cleanly from every angle. On the base, all official hallmarks of authenticity from the Maison are preserved with absolute clarity and depth, accompanied by its individual serial number hand-engraved by stamp, A0BN91, whose slightly irregular alignment is the unequivocal guarantee of its period authenticity. Mechanically, the lighter belongs to the brand’s golden age of engineering, incorporating the classic system with the lateral ignition roller and the gas intake valve integrated into the base. The piece is in excellent cosmetic condition and fully functional, offering an instantaneous spark to the roller and a bright, clean, powerful, and perfectly steady flame, as certified in the images. Conservation Status: Collection Quality / Excellent Vintage The aesthetic and mechanical condition of this specimen is magnificent, having been meticulously protected in a display case: Pointe de Diamant Pattern: It is in superb condition, preserving the sharpness and the raised relief of its geometric engraving, with no wear from friction or dents compromising the continuity of its luxurious visual texture. Silver-Plated Chassis: The silver plating maintains a radiant shine and an excellent vintage patina, showing only imperceptible and logical minor signs of age on the profiles. The top cap opens with total firmness and maintains perfect tension in the hinge. Mechanical: The knurled roller turns with micrometric smoothness and the gas valve is completely hermetic, leak-free, guaranteeing a stable and clean combustion. Curious Fact for the Collector For appraisers and Catawiki experts, the Ligne 1 Small S.T. Dupont lighters with the Pointe de Diamant pattern fully silver-plated represent a top-tier patrimonial investment because technicians consider it the most robust and durable structure ever manufactured by the brand. The Small format greatly enhances the piece’s ergonomics, while the cartridge engraved with the initial "F" adds that touch of historic exclusivity highly valued in European collecting. Being 100% operational with a distinctly sharp flame ensures intense competition and a truly wild bidding ratio on the international stage. I wish you the best of luck with your bids and an excellent auction to all Catawiki participants!

Estimate:£150.76

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