S.T. Dupont - Ligne 2 - Lighter - Gold plated, Lacquer

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Article: S.T. DUPONT lighter, rectangular body in black Chinese lacquer with edges and accessories gilded, fluted column (godron) on the front and cap with a hinged cap with the characteristic sound when closing
Reference / Edition: Ligne 2 "Laque de Chine" — serial number 7IBL53 stamped on the base, next to the stamps "S.T. Dupont de Paris - Made in France - Laque de Chine"
Length: 6.2 cm
Diameter: 3.7 × 1.1 cm (width × thickness)
Period: 1970s (the service centers brochure accompanying the piece is dated 1-12-1976)
Materials: Black Chinese lacquer applied by hand in successive layers, with mirror polish; mount, edges, cap, hinge and ignition roller in metal gilded in yellow gold. Butane gas mechanism with a grooved stone roller, flame adjustment and base charging.
Condition: Very good condition for its age. The black lacquer retains its mirror shine and is free of chips; only micro-scratches are observable, the most noticeable on the top lacquered edge. The gold plating shows light wear typical of use on the edges and at the base. Tested: it lights and provides a stable flame, as seen in the photographs. Shipped with the deposit emptied in compliance with postal regulations.
Accessories: Full set: original S.T. Dupont Paris case in its dark blue color, instruction booklet "S.T. Dupont - Orfèvres à Paris" and brochure of the international service center network dated 1976. No warranty card is visible.

The photographs are part of the description.