ولاعات S.T. Dupont الفضية

Buying a silver S.T. Dupont

Is this sterling silver or silver-plated?

Most vintage Duponts described as silver are silver-plated over brass, with the markings struck into the base — solid silver cases are the exception rather than the rule. Every listing says which it is rather than leaving it to the photographs.

Will a silver Dupont tarnish?

Silver and silver plate both dull with air and handling, which is normal and reversible with gentle polishing — unlike plating wear, which is not. Keep the polishing light: aggressive work thins the plate.

Silver, palladium or brushed steel — what is the difference?

They can look alike in a photograph and behave differently in the hand. Palladium is harder and does not tarnish; brushed steel reads cooler and hides fingerprints; silver has the warmest lustre of the three but needs the most attention.

Has it been serviced, and is it guaranteed?

Yes. Every piece here is inspected and serviced where needed before it is listed, and it carries our one-year warranty. A lighter that has sat unused for years normally needs attention — we do that work first, so it arrives ready to use.

Is it guaranteed authentic?

Every piece is authenticated before listing and authenticity is guaranteed. To check one yourself, our authentication guide covers the base markings and the colour painted inside the refill-valve cap.

What is it worth?

Condition, completeness and rarity decide it, and the finish matters more than the mechanics. Our value guide sets out the ranges, and the reference number decoder turns the markings on the base into an approximate date.

Can I return it?

Yes — you have 30 days from receiving it to request a return. The lighter needs to come back unused and in its original packaging with proof of purchase, and return shipping is arranged and paid by you. Contact us before sending anything: items returned without a request cannot be accepted. The full refund policy has the detail.