S.T. Dupont - Ligne 1 Small - Genuine 20μ Gold Plated Vertical Lines (Godron) Pattern - Lighter - Gold plated

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We put up for auction one of the most absolute, aristocratic, and coveted icons of French luxury manufacturing: the S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Small Model pocket lighter, handcrafted in France throughout the 1970s. This superb collector’s piece stands out in the Maison’s historic catalog for its masterful execution in noble materials: a sturdy chassis with a sumptuous 20-micron gold plating that completely covers an intricate geometric pattern. A high-fashion executive design that exudes opulence, packaging, and classic minimalism.

The design of this lighter embodies the firm’s quintessential lordly robustness: its compact format dimensions are 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 truly superb. The front, back, and side panels showcase the sober and elegant pattern of parallel vertical lines (Godron), which creates subtle and aristocratic golden reflections that catch the light cleanly from any angle. On the base all official authenticity stamps of the Maison are preserved with absolute clarity and depth, including the technical punch of “20μ” certifying the thickness of its sumptuous era-appropriate plating, accompanied by its individual serial number carved by hand with a slightly irregular alignment, BPV248, which is the unequivocal guarantee of its period authenticity.

Mechanically, the lighter belongs to the Golden Age of the firm’s engineering, incorporating the classic system with the cylindrical side ignition roller and the built-in butane gas loading gate at the base. The piece is in excellent cosmetic condition and fully functional, offering an instant spark to the roller and a bright, clean, powerful, and perfectly steady flame, as certified in the images.

Conservation Status: Collection Quality / Excellent Vintage
The cosmetic and mechanical condition of this specimen is magnificent, having been lovingly safeguarded in a display case:

Vertical Lines Pattern (Godron): In superb condition, maintaining the sharpness and depth of its geometric grooves intact, with no flat wear from friction or dents that would compromise the continuity of its sumptuous visual texture.

Gold-Plated Chassis: The 20-micron gold plating maintains a radiant shine and an excellent vintage patina, showing only imperceptible and logical signs of age on the profiles. The top cap opens with total firmness and preserves perfect tension in the hinge.

Mechanics: The grooved roller spins with micrometric smoothness and the gas valve is completely hermetic, leak-free, guaranteeing stable and clean combustion.

Curious Fact for the Collector
For appraisers and Catawiki experts, the S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Small lighters with the classic vertical line pattern (Godron) entirely gold-plated at 20 microns represent a very solid patrimonial investment because it is the design that best withstands the passage of time and the marks of daily use. The Small format greatly enhances the piece’s ergonomics, turning it into a timeless object highly sought after by saffron-loving smokers and collectors who prioritize classic minimalism over more elaborate engravings. The fact that it is 100% operational and with a flame as sharp as this ensures intense competition and a truly wild bid-to-value ratio on the international stage.

Wishing you all the best of luck with your bids and a superb auction to all Catawiki participants!