Stylish S. T. Dupont Ligne 1 gas lighter in gold plate with chased pinstripe decorative finish, Circa 1960. Marked on the base ’S.T Dupont - Paris - Made in France, with serial no. and the Dupont makers mark. In good condition, serviced and in full working order. Serial number CJ8182.
Dimensions: 4.6 cm/1⅞ inches tall X 3.4 cm/1⅜ inches wide X 1.3 cm/½ inch thick.
Every single Dupont lighter requires six hundred operations, 300 tests, 70 pieces and over 100 hours of work. Manufacturing process lasts for around 4 to 5 months in general. Every article is unique because the worker who assembles the lighter engraves his initials under the striker wheel. These initials reflect the quiet pride that goes into manufacturing the object.
The colour of the Dupont gas refill originally required to refuel the lighter is painted red, green, blue or yellow/gold (unpainted) on the inside of the lighter’s fuel filler dust cap.
