Alfred Dunhill, Ltd. is a British luxury goods company founded in 1893 by Alfred Dunhill. The company is known for its high-quality products, including tobacco, leather goods, luggage, pens, and watches. Alfred Dunhill was born in London in 1872. He was the son of a saddler, and he began his working life as an apprentice to a leather goods manufacturer. In 1893, he opened his own shop in London, selling motoring accessories. The shop was a success, and Dunhill soon expanded his range of products to include tobacco, leather goods, and luggage.

Dunhill was a pioneer in the field more...

Alfred Dunhill Ltd was founded in London in 1893 as a motoring accessories business.

In the 1900s, the company expanded into luxury tobacco goods. As cigarette smoking took off in the 1920s and ’30s, Dunhill became one of the most famous names in the field, opening shops in Paris, New York and Toronto and expanding into menswear, toiletries and other areas, but it is with smoking accessories that the firm is most notably associated.

Dunhill was particularly known for lighters, most famously the Unique lighter, launched in the early 1920s with the slogan ‘The lighter that changed public opinion’. Coming more...

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...

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A gold plated Dunhill lighter, diamond cut guilloche pattern,…

A gold plated Dunhill lighter, diamond cut guilloche pattern, size 23.5 x 64.1 mm, boxed.

Dunhill, tri-coloured 18ct gold lighter, designed with…

Dunhill, tri-coloured 18ct gold lighter, designed with alternating fluted bands of white, yellow and rose gold, signed Dunhill, 18ct gold, weight 76.2gm, measuring 7.3 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm.

Van Cleef and Arpels for Dunhill, 18ct gold and lapis lazuli…

Van Cleef and Arpels for Dunhill, 18ct gold and lapis lazuli lighter, the polished gold lighter set either side and cover with lapis lazuli panels, sighed van Cleef & Arpels Dunhill, maker's mark, French assay mark, numbered, weight 91.5gm, measuring…

Dunhill 'Aquarium' rare table cigar lighter circa 1950, 7.5 cm…

Dunhill 'Aquarium' rare table cigar lighter circa 1950, 7.5 cm high x 10 cm wide

Dunhill table cigar lighter, onyx with silver finish, 20th…

Dunhill Onyx Silver Finish Table Cigar Lighter, 20th Century

Dunhill table cigar lighter, onyx with silver finish, 20th century, 8 cm high, 9.5 cm wide

Vintage Dunhill Swiss made gold plated lighter in original case

Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter in Original Case

Vintage Dunhill Swiss made gold plated lighter in original case

Vintage Dunhill silver lighter with retail box and instruction…

Dunhill Silver Lighter with Box and Instructions

Vintage Dunhill silver lighter with retail box and instruction leaflet.

A Dunhill silver plated lighter, fluted pattern, no. A70514,…

Dunhill Fluted Silver Lighter, Lid Issue

A Dunhill silver plated lighter, fluted pattern, no. A70514, size 7 x 3 x 1.5 cm, lid not closing fully.

Dunhill vintage cigarette lighter with gold plated finish, 20th…

Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter

Dunhill vintage cigarette lighter with gold plated finish, 20th century, 6 cm high

A c1997 Dunhill gold plated Unique Sports lighter, a remake of…

Dunhill Gold Plated Sports Lighter from James Bond Film

A c1997 Dunhill gold plated Unique Sports lighter, a remake of the 1920's version, as used in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). With wind guard, the base with model 5,000S. Bands of vertical engraved stripes to the body. Height 5.5 cm.

Three lighters, a DuPont lighter, a Dunhill lighter and a HAC…

Three Luxury Lighters: DuPont, Dunhill, and HAC Gold

Three lighters, a DuPont lighter, a Dunhill lighter and a HAC 9ct gold lighter, gold lighter total weight 45g, length 5 cm, width 3.5 cm, and smaller

A Dunhill slim gold plated machined motif lighter. Thumb scroll…

Dunhill Gold Plated Machined Motif Lighter

A Dunhill slim gold plated machined motif lighter. Thumb scroll flint ignition with flick open top, bottom filled butane with spring-loaded cap. Dimensions 73 x 18 mm. Signed Dunhill.

Vintage gold capped Dunhill lighter in original box.

Vintage Dunhill Gold Lighter in Original Box

Vintage gold capped Dunhill lighter in original box.

Vintage Dunhill silver plated lighter in original box.

Dunhill Silver Plated Lighter in Original Box - Vintage

Vintage Dunhill silver plated lighter in original box.

A Dunhill gold plated lighter

Dunhill Gold Lighter

A Dunhill gold plated lighter

Dunhill gold plated lighter, of rectangular form, with cut…

Rectangular Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter with Cut Patterning

Dunhill gold plated lighter, of rectangular form, with cut patterning to body, height 6.5 cm

Dunhill cigarette lighter, in original case and box

Original Dunhill Cigarette Lighter in Box and Case

Dunhill cigarette lighter, in original case and box

Four lighters classic mid 20th century design. By Dupont and…

Mid-century Lighter Collection with Steel, Gold & Resin Finishes

Four lighters classic mid 20th century design. By Dupont and Dunhill in steel, gold plated steel, resin and steel finishes. Rugs

Dunhill 'Tinder Pistol' cigar lighter, 20th century, stamped…

Dunhill Tinder Pistol Cigar Lighter

Dunhill 'Tinder Pistol' cigar lighter, 20th century, stamped 'Dunhill, Tinder pistol, made in England, 14.5 cm long

Two Dunhill lighters, one yellow gold plated in a slender…

Dunhill Lighters: Gold Plated and Textured Steel with Box

Two Dunhill lighters, one yellow gold plated in a slender rounded rectangular form, detailed by diagonal ribbing to case, the second boxed, textured bark finish in steel, rectangular in shape with original card.

An gold and opal cigarette lighter by Alfred Dunhill, the…

Opal and Gold Dunhill Cigarette Lighter

An gold and opal cigarette lighter by Alfred Dunhill, the rectangular lighter with textured finish and Olympic fields opal set lid, in 9ct gold.

Vintage Dunhill silver cigarette lighter marked # 390107 to…

Dunhill Silver Cigarette Lighter #390107

Vintage Dunhill silver cigarette lighter marked # 390107 to base.

A vintage Dunhill 70 lighter, gold plated, no. ZG653, in box…

Vintage Dunhill 70 Gold Lighter in Box with Instructions

A vintage Dunhill 70 lighter, gold plated, no. ZG653, in box with instructions.

Vintage Dunhill & Dupont cigarette lighters, both with engine…

Engine-Turned Dunhill & Dupont Lighters with Box & Booklet

Vintage Dunhill & Dupont cigarette lighters, both with engine turned pattern, Dunhill boxed with flints and booklet.

A 9ct gold Dunhill lighter, guilloche pattern, damaged flint…

Damaged 9ct Gold Dunhill Guilloche Lighter

A 9ct gold Dunhill lighter, guilloche pattern, damaged flint housing.

A Dunhill Rollagas lighter, gold plated cross hatch body, boxed…

Gold Plated Dunhill Rollagas Lighter in Original Box

A Dunhill Rollagas lighter, gold plated cross hatch body, boxed with original instructions.

A Dunhill lighter, reeded design, Pat. No. 3910750, 7 x 1.5 cm,…

Dunhill Reeded Lighter with Box, Pat. No. 3910750

A Dunhill lighter, reeded design, Pat. No. 3910750, 7 x 1.5 cm, in box.

Dunhill aquarium lighter (Af) mid 20th century Made in England…

Dunhill Aquarium Lighter, Underwater Scene

Dunhill aquarium lighter (Af) mid 20th century Made in England having chromed brass mounts and Lurex body. Depicting underwater scene with fish and marine flora, height 8 cm, width 10 cm, depth 5.5 cm

Dunhill aquarium lighter (Af) mid 20th century Made in England…

Dunhill Aquarium Lighter with Lurex Panels

Dunhill aquarium lighter (Af) mid 20th century Made in England - patent #143752 Lurex side panels depicting underwater scene with fish, height, 7.5 cm, width, 6 cm, depth, 3.5 cm

Cased Dunhill gold plated table lighter marked to base and…

Dunhill Gold Plated Table Lighter in Presentation Case

Cased Dunhill gold plated table lighter marked to base and #25572, in presentation case, height 10 cm

Dunhill lighter, gold plated, 6.5 cm long

Gold-Plated Dunhill Lighter, 6.5cm Long

Dunhill lighter, gold plated, 6.5 cm long

Vintage Dunhill silver cigarette lighter, side twist action.…

Vintage Dunhill Silver Cigarette Lighter - Side Twist Action

Vintage Dunhill silver cigarette lighter, side twist action. Height 4.5 cm

Dunhill table lighter patent 143752. c.1920s

Dunhill Table Lighter Patent 143752 (1920s)

Dunhill table lighter patent 143752. c.1920s

A black enamel and gold metal Dunhill lighter, in fitted box

Dunhill Black Enamel and Gold Lighter in Fitted Box

A black enamel and gold metal Dunhill lighter, in fitted box

Vintage Dunhill Lighter

Classic Dunhill Lighter

Vintage Dunhill Lighter

A 1950's Dunhill Paris lighter, crossed guilloche details, rose…

Rose Gilded Dunhill Paris Lighter with Guilloche Details

A 1950's Dunhill Paris lighter, crossed guilloche details, rose gilded silver. Height 6.3 cm. Weight 51.2g

Parker Beacon (Dunhill) silver lighter, hallmarked London 1936…

1936 Dunhill Silver Lighter by Parker Pipe Co

Parker Beacon (Dunhill) silver lighter, hallmarked London 1936 (Parker Pipe Co), 5 cm high approx, Parker Pipe Co was a subsidiary of Dunhill

Vintage Dunhill lighter

Classic Dunhill Lighter

Vintage Dunhill lighter

A boxed Dunhill lighter, with square engine turned pattern.

Dunhill Square Engine Turned Lighter in Box

A boxed Dunhill lighter, with square engine turned pattern.

Dunhill, aquarium table lighter, c. 1950, with plated metal…

Aquarium Table Lighter by Dunhill

Dunhill, aquarium table lighter, c. 1950, with plated metal mounts and Lucite panels decorated with fish, with cast retailer's mark and engraved registration number, height 8 cm

An Art Deco Dunhill, silver plated lighter, mid 20th century,…

Art Deco Dunhill Silver Plated Lighter

An Art Deco Dunhill, silver plated lighter, mid 20th century, stamped Makers mark to the base. Height 6.3 cm

Vintage Dunhill lighter Rollergas

Rollergas Dunhill Lighter - Vintage Classic

Vintage Dunhill lighter Rollergas

A Dunhill lighter, gold plating worn.

Vintage Dunhill Gold Lighter

A Dunhill lighter, gold plating worn.

Vintage Dunhill lighter in original case

Original Dunhill Lighter in Vintage Case

Vintage Dunhill lighter in original case

A cased gold plated Dunhill lighter; with original instructions

Gold Plated Dunhill Lighter with Instructions

A cased gold plated Dunhill lighter; with original instructions

A boxed sterling silver Dunhill lighter; London 1952

1952 Sterling Silver Dunhill Lighter in Box

A boxed sterling silver Dunhill lighter; London 1952

Dunhill 'Table boy' cigar lighter, gold plated, 20th century.…

Gold-plated Dunhill cigar lighter from 20th century

Dunhill 'Table boy' cigar lighter, gold plated, 20th century. 11 cm

Dunhill gold plated cigarette lighter

Gold-plated Dunhill cigarette lighter

Dunhill gold plated cigarette lighter

Dunhill enamelled lighter in presentation box

Enamelled Dunhill Lighter in Presentation Box

Dunhill enamelled lighter in presentation box

A lighter by Dunhill, styled with an engine turned silver…

Dunhill Engine Turned Silver Plated Lighter #51679

A lighter by Dunhill, styled with an engine turned silver plated case, serial number 51679

A Dunhill aquarium table lighter, mid 20th century. Chrome…

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter

A Dunhill aquarium table lighter, mid 20th century. Chrome plated mount and Lucite panels decorated with fish, impressed patent no 143752, 7.5 cm high, 5.5 cm width

A gold plated Dunhill lighter. Yellow gold plated, marked to…

Swiss-made Dunhill Gold Plated Etched Lighter

A gold plated Dunhill lighter. Yellow gold plated, marked to inner and base Dunhill, made in Switzerland, rectangular in form, etched pattern work throughout, flip lid, roll strike to side

Vintage Dunhill lighter, made in Switzerland

Swiss-made Vintage Dunhill Lighter

Vintage Dunhill lighter, made in Switzerland

A Dunhill aquarium table lighter, mid-20th century, with plated…

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter with Fish Decoration

A Dunhill aquarium table lighter, mid-20th century, with plated metal mounts and Lucite panels decorated with fish, impressed patent no 143752, 7.5 cm high

A Dunhill pipe lighter and a sterling silver vesta case, circa…

Vintage English Dunhill Pipe Lighter and Silver Vesta Case

A Dunhill pipe lighter and a sterling silver vesta case, circa 1930 England, an engine turned lift arm petrol pipe lighter, patent number 390107; and 1904 Chester, with maker's marks for John Millward Banks, a plain hinged top vesta case monogrammed C.M;…

Dunhill, Sterling silver vintage unique lighter, London 1926

1926 London Dunhill Sterling Silver Vintage Lighter

Dunhill, Sterling silver vintage unique lighter, London 1926

A Dunhill gold-plated cigarette lighter with bark finish.…

Gold-Plated Bark Finish Dunhill Cigarette Lighter (with Case)

A Dunhill gold-plated cigarette lighter with bark finish. (cased)

A 9ct gold Dunhill lighter; guilloche pattern. Weight 98.9g.

Guilloche Dunhill Gold Lighter - 98.9g

A 9ct gold Dunhill lighter; guilloche pattern. Weight 98.9g.

Three vintage Dunhill cigarette lighters (3)

Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Lighters (Set of 3)

Three vintage Dunhill cigarette lighters (3)

Dunhill two cigarette lighters one 18ct three-tone gold Dunhill…

Dunhill 18ct & 9ct Gold Lighters (2)

Dunhill two cigarette lighters one 18ct three-tone gold Dunhill lighter, stamped '750 830 Al', together with one 9ct yellow gold cased Dunhill lighter with engine turned finish, stamped '375 Made in England' (2)

A Dunhill 'Rollalite' cigarette lighter

Dunhill Rollalite Lighter

A Dunhill 'Rollalite' cigarette lighter

A Dunhill silver plate lighter, in original box with guarantee,…

Excellent Dunhill Silver Plate Lighter with Original Box and Guarantee

A Dunhill silver plate lighter, in original box with guarantee, in excellent condition

A C1970 Dunhill gold plated lighter

Gold Plated Dunhill Lighter from the 1970s

A C1970 Dunhill gold plated lighter

Alfred Dunhill life arm silver pipe lighter, engine turned…

Silver Pipe Lighter and Vesta Case Set

Alfred Dunhill life arm silver pipe lighter, engine turned finish, stamped made in England, signed, serial umber 737418 Pat number 390107, together with John Millward Banks, Chester, 1904 sterling silver vesta case, engraved initials C.M (2). Height 5 cm.…

A Dunhill lighter; gold plated with engine turned pattern in…

Gold Plated Dunhill Lighter with Original Box and Instructions

A Dunhill lighter; gold plated with engine turned pattern in original box and instructions