Vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Lighters

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Vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighters

Introduced in 1977, the Ligne 2 became S.T. Dupont's flagship lighter and remains the model most associated with the maison's signature “cling” — the bright note produced when the cap closes, a product of precisely engineered metal-on-metal tolerances.

Offered in the larger Grand Modèle and the compact Petit Modèle, the Ligne 2 appears in finishes from vertical stripes and Pointe de Diamant to Prince of Wales and hand-applied laque de chine. Each piece here has been serviced and carries our one-year warranty.

Grand Modèle or Petit Modèle?

The Grand Modèle is the fuller-bodied of the two and the one most often pictured as the classic Dupont; the Petit Modèle is narrower and sits lighter in the pocket. Both share the same cap-and-cling construction and the same butane system, so the choice is one of proportion and presence rather than function. Finishes run across both sizes.

Dating and value

Ligne 2 cases carry a reference and serial marking on the base, which is the quickest route to an approximate date. The reference number decoder indexes those markings, the value guide covers what vintage examples are worth, and the authentication guide shows the details that separate a genuine case from a copy.

Also worth a look: the earlier Ligne 1, the lacquered pieces in laque de chine, and unused examples in new old stock.

Buying a vintage Ligne 2

Grand Modèle or Petit Modèle — which should I buy?

The Grand Modèle is the fuller-bodied of the two and the one most people picture as the classic Dupont; the Petit Modèle is narrower and sits lighter in the pocket. Both share the same construction and the same butane system, so the choice is one of proportion and presence rather than function.

Is the Ligne 2 a good cigar lighter?

It is a soft-flame lighter, which many cigar smokers prefer to a torch because a soft flame is gentler on the wrapper. It simply asks for a little more patience when toasting the foot.

What is the “cling”, and should mine make it?

It is the bright note the cap makes as it closes — a product of precisely engineered metal-on-metal tolerances, and the sound most associated with the maison. Every Ligne 2 here is checked for it before listing.

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.

What condition should I expect?

Honest vintage condition, described as it is. Plating wears at the edges and on the high points of a pattern, lacquer can chip, and a case picks up marks over decades. Where that has happened we say so and photograph it closely.

How do I date a Ligne 2?

The reference and serial markings on the base are the quickest route to an approximate decade. The reference number decoder indexes those markings, and the value guide covers what vintage examples are worth.

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.