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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...