Vintage Dupont of Paris collectable cigarette lighters

Cigarette lighters can be subdivided into three types: pocket lighters, table lighters and compact lighters with cases.

Dunhill is the most popular and desirable name for collectors. Their first lighter was released in the early 1920s and they are still producing today.

Other collectable manufacturers are Ronson, who have been making lighters for over 100 years and invented the automatic lighter in 1926, and Zippo, which was founded in 1932.

Lighter collectors should look for inset watches or concealed features such as compacts.

Early lighters were powered by naphtha, a petroleum mixture, and these are more desirable than the butane more... gas lighters, that were introduced in the late 1940s.

Lighters made from precious materials, often by jewelers, or those in novelty shapes such as aeroplanes and animals are popular. Wear to plating or loss of parts of covering will affect value detrimentally, as will dents or splits. Replaced parts will also affect value. less...

S.T. Dupont is a French luxury goods brand that was founded in 1872 by Simon Tissot Dupont. The company started out as a maker of leather goods, but it soon expanded into the production of fountain pens, lighters, and other luxury items. Dupont's fountain pens are known for their high quality and stylish design. The company has created a number of iconic fountain pens over the years, including the "Line D" pen, which was introduced in 1929. The Line D pen is made of solid gold and features a streamlined design that is still popular today.

In the more... 1930s, S.T. Dupont began producing lighters. The company's lighters are also known for their high quality and stylish design. One of the most famous S.T. Dupont lighters is the "Ligne 1" lighter, which was introduced in 1941. The Ligne 1 lighter is made of solid gold and features a simple, elegant design.

In addition to fountain pens and lighters, S.T. Dupont also produces a variety of other luxury goods, including watches, luggage, and sunglasses. The company's products are sold in stores all over the world and are popular among celebrities and other high-profile individuals.

In 1919 Simon Tissot Dupont's sons, Lucien and André, took over the company and in 1987 the business was acquired by the Vendôme Group.

S.T. Dupont remains a leading luxury goods brand, and has a global presence. The company's products are known for their high quality, stylish design, and craftsmanship. less...