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S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 vs Ligne 2 – What's the Difference?
S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 vs Ligne 2 – What's the Difference?
Ligne 1 and Ligne 2 are two distinct S.T. Dupont lighter lines, not an old-vs-new upgrade. Here's how to tell them apart, and which one might suit you. Read more...
S.T. Dupont Solid Gold Lighters: A Collector’s Guide to 18k, Hallmarks and Value
S.T. Dupont Solid Gold Lighters: A Collector’s Guide to 18k, Hallmarks and Value
Solid gold or gold plate? A collector’s guide to S.T. Dupont’s or contrôlé 18 carats gold lighters — the eagle’s head hallmark, the micron marking that trips people up, the... Read more...
A Collector’s guide to all S.T. Dupont models ever produced
A Collector’s guide to all S.T. Dupont models ever produced
What S.T. Dupont reference numbers mean and how to read them, with an indexed table of confirmed references by model, size, metal and pattern — photographed from lighters, boxes and... Read more...
All Solid Gold S.T. Dupont Models explained: An Illustrated Guide, 1952–2026
All Solid Gold S.T. Dupont Models explained: An Illustrated Guide, 1952–2026
A first-hand illustrated reference of solid 18k gold S.T. Dupont lighters, from the D57 of the 1950s to current production — Ligne 1, Ligne 2, Gatsby and Ligne D, with... Read more...
S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 tortoise laque de chine Windsor pattern
The Art of Laque de Chine: S.T. Dupont's Chinese Lacquer Craftsmanship
Why a hand-lacquered S.T. Dupont lighter takes weeks to make, and what to actually look for in the finish. Read more...
A Collector's Guide to S.T. Dupont Finishes and Patterns
A Collector's Guide to S.T. Dupont Finishes and Patterns
Prince of Wales, Grain d'Orge, Pointe de Diamant, and more — a working glossary of the finishes you'll see across vintage S.T. Dupont lighters. Read more...
How to Care for Your Vintage S.T. Dupont Lighter: Gas, Flints & Storage
How to Care for Your Vintage S.T. Dupont Lighter: Gas, Flints & Storage
A practical maintenance guide covering the right gas for your model, flint replacement, and how to store a Dupont lighter between uses. Read more...
What Is a Vintage S.T. Dupont Lighter Worth? A Value Guide
What Is a Vintage S.T. Dupont Lighter Worth? A Value Guide
What actually determines the value of a vintage S.T. Dupont lighter — model, condition, finish, provenance and completeness — and why two seemingly identical lighters can differ in price many... Read more...
S.T. Dupont x Hermès Ligne 2 gold plated crocodile leather lighter
S.T. Dupont x Hermès: The Story of a Rare Collaboration
In the 1960s, two of France's great luxury houses joined forces on a small run of lighters that remain among the rarest pieces a Dupont collector can find. This article... Read more...
Genuine and counterfeit S.T. Dupont lighters compared for authentication
How to spot a fake S.T. Dupont: a guide to authenticate your Dupont
How to tell a genuine vintage S.T. Dupont lighter from a fake: hand-stamped serial numbers, the arrow and cross, the coloured paint dot in the filler cap, and the tells... Read more...