S.T. Dupont - Lighter - Lacquer

Key details of the item
- Type: Table lighter
- Brand: S.T. Dupont
- Material: Lacquered metal
- Finish: Red lacquer with a gold finish
- Origin: France
- Era: 20th century
- Use: Desktop/tabletop lighter
- Operation: Tested and fully functional
- Condition: Very good overall, with slight signs of use consistent with age
- Marks: S.T. Dupont de Paris · Made in France · original S.T. Dupont seal · serial number V4PV75
- Distinctive detail: Sides decorated with the Chinese characters 都彭, the Chinese reading of the name Dupont

S.T. Dupont table lighter made of metal with red lacquer panels and a gold-finished frame, an elegant, timeless design characteristic of the French house. The piece retains all its original marks on the base, including the inscription Made in France, the S.T. Dupont authenticity seal, and the serial number V4PV75.

As a distinguishing feature, it bears on one side the Chinese characters 都彭, the Chinese reading of the name Dupont. This inscription was used by the firm on pieces intended for the Asian market and is of interest to collectors of the brand, without altering the quality or French origin of the lighter.

The mechanism has been tested and works perfectly, offering the precise action characteristic of S.T. Dupont. It is also supplied with an original S.T. Dupont gas canister, as shown in the photographs, which increases the appeal of the set and allows immediate use.