S.T. Dupont - Ligne 1 Small - Genuine 20μ Gold Plated...

A0000005361 We are auctioning one of the most absolute, aristocratic, and coveted icons of French luxury haute manufactory: the S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 (Small Model) pocket lighter, handcrafted in France throughout the 1970s. This superb collectible piece stands out in the Maison's historical catalog for its magistral execution in noble materials: a robust chassis with a sumptuous 20-micron gold bath that completely covers an intricate geometric pattern, finishing on the side with an elegant custom cartridge bearing the initials "J.G.", hand-engraved after its original acquisition. A high-fashion executive design that exudes opulence, packaging, and classic minimalism. The design of this lighter embodies the firm's quintessential stately robustness: its compact format measures a perfect 4.7 cm in height, 3.5 cm in width, and 1.4 cm in thickness, offering a presence, solidity, and a weight in the hand that are truly superb. The front, back, and side panels showcase the exquisite Grain d’Orge texture pattern (Barley Grain), an intricate microguilloché pattern of high jewelry that generates magnificent golden glints and captures light cleanly from any angle. On the base, all official legitimacy marks of the Maison are preserved with absolute clarity and depth, including the technical stamp of "20μ" certifying the thickness of its sumptuous period gold plating, accompanied by its individual serial number hand-engraved in cupping B9AE82, whose slightly irregular alignment is the unequivocal guarantee of its authenticity of the period. Mechanically, the lighter corresponds to the golden age of the firm's engineering, incorporating the classic system with the lateral rolling wheel ignition and the integrated gas loading hatch in the base. The piece is in excellent cosmetic and fully functional condition, offering an instant spark to the wheel and a bright, clean, powerful, and perfectly stable flame, as certified in the images. Conservation Status: Collection Quality / Excellent Vintage The aesthetic and mechanical condition of this specimen is magnificent, having been protected with utmost care in a display case: Grain d’Orge Pattern: It is in superb condition, preserving the sharpness and ultra-fine relief of its geometric engraving intact, with no flat wear from friction or dents that compromise the continuity of its sumptuous visual texture. Gold-Plated Chassis: The 20-micron gold plating maintains a radiant shine and excellent vintage patina, showing only light and logical minor marks from use on the edges. The top lid opens with total firmness and preserves perfect tension in the hinge. Mechanical: The ribbed roller turns with millexact smoothness and the gas valve is entirely hermetic, leak-free, ensuring stable and clean combustion. Curious Fact for Collectors For appraisers and experts at Catawiki, the Ligne 1 Small S.T. Dupont lighters with the Grain d’Orge pattern in 20-micron gold plate represent a top-tier patrimonial investment, as this microguilloché is among the silkiest and most pleasant textures ever produced by the firm. The Small format greatly enhances the density and elegance of the microtextures, while the period custom cartridge bearing the letters "J.G." adds an indisputable character of historical exclusivity highly valued in European collecting. Being 100% operational and with such a crisp flame ensures intense competition and a truly wild bid ratio on the international arena. I wish you all the best of luck with your bids and a wonderful auction to all Catawiki participants!

Stima:190€

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