S.T. Dupont - Ligne 1 BS (Briquet Standard) "Grand"...

We are putting up for auction a pinnacle piece from the golden age of French executive luxury: the large-format S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 BS (Briquet Standard / Modèle Grand) pocket lighter, handcrafted in the Maison’s workshops in France throughout the 1970s. This highly sought-after specimen stands out in the historical catalog for representing the firm’s founding and most robust design, presented in an imposing large-size structure entirely crafted with a sumptuous silver plating decorated with the famous, aristocratic and very fine textured geometric pattern known as "Grains d’Orge" (Barley Grain). A high-jewelry finish that yields an unparalleled tactile experience and a spectacular play of three-dimensional reflections under light. The design of this lighter embodies the quintessential stately solidity of Dupont engineering: its official large BS format dimensions measure a perfect 5.8 cm in height, a width of 3.5 cm, and a thickness of 1.4 cm, offering a truly superb settlement, weight, and presence in the hand. At the base all official authenticity marks are preserved with perfect clarity: the Maison’s signature in classical typography, the origin "MADE IN FRANCE", the silversmith’s punch, and its individual serial number engraved by hand, P5JL07. As a singular historical distinction, the top of the hinge lid bears the caligraphic engraving with the initials CH, matching other exclusive pieces from the same provenance, lending the lot a unique character. Mechanically, the lighter incorporates the legendary first-generation butane gas feeding system, housing the grooved flame adjustment wheel and the loading door at the base. The piece is presented in excellent cosmetic and fully functional condition, offering a smoothly turning stone roller and a clean, hermetic, and stable combustion. Condition: Collection Quality / Excellent Vintage The aesthetic and mechanical condition of this specimen is magnificent, typical of a display piece: Structure and Silver Plating: The large-format metal body is in optimal condition, completely free of structural dents, dings, or severe losses of the silver plating. The Grains d’Orge relief remains fully sharp, deep, and perfectly defined on all faces, maintaining formidable mirror-like shine. The top lid opens with total firmness and preserves the original tension. Mechanical and Engravings: All engravings on the base and the initials on the lid are perfectly legible under magnification. The grooved roller turns with millimetric smoothness and the gas valve is completely hermetic, leak-free. The Curious Fact for Collectors For appraisers and Catawiki experts, S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 BS (Briquet Standard) Grand models finished in silver plating represent one of the most stable and secure vintage investments on the market, being regarded by mechanics as the most durable, airtight, and indestructible structure ever manufactured by the brand. The large-format design greatly enhances the Grains d’Orge pattern, which is a magnet for daily users as it impeccably conceals microfingerprints and everyday wear. The added value of keeping the CH initials engraved on the lid, along with being 100% operational, guarantees intense bidding competition and a truly savage bidding race on the international stage. Wishing you the best of luck with your bids and an excellent auction to all Catawiki participants!

Estimate:$235.24

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