A vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 in the smaller size, finished in gold and preserved in new old stock condition.
S.T. Dupont produced its first luxury lighter in 1941, and the Ligne 1 is where the house established the format it has used ever since. It is recognised by the single screw knob on the base, which conceals the gas intake — the later Ligne 2 carries two knobs, the second adjusting flame height. Ligne 1 lighters are also the least faked of all the Dupont models, which makes them a sound first purchase for anyone entering the marque.
The small model is the more discreet of the two Ligne 1 sizes, and the one that disappears most easily into a pocket. In gold it is warm without being loud, and the compact proportions give it a density in the hand that the photographs do not convey.
This example is new old stock: never carried, with unworn plating and crisp edges throughout. An honest, understated entry point into vintage S.T. Dupont. Serviced and in perfect working order.
More in our New Old Stock S.T. Dupont Lighters. For the background, see our How to spot a fake S.T. Dupont: a guide to authenticate your Dupont.