Please help me identify this S T DuPont lighter

[ninjavanish]

Looks to be a real Dupont by my eye. It seems to be an older, more beat up version of their iconic Black Chinese Laquer. In fact, I believe that "Laque de Chine" might be the dead giveaway here... but then again I'm not French.

See attachments for comparison. Also, note that the S.T. Dupont Logo on the side of the lid and the word "Paris" on the body of the lighter are not on all models and is a more recent addition to the Ligne 2 lighter.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

Looks to be a real Dupont by my eye. It seems to be an older, more beat up version of their iconic Black Chinese Laquer. In fact, I believe that "Laque de Chine" might be the dead giveaway here... but then again I'm not French.

See attachments for comparison. Also, note that the S.T. Dupont Logo on the side of the lid and the word "Paris" on the body of the lighter are not on all models and is a more recent addition to the Ligne 2 lighter.

The OP does not have any engraving on the side though, that is a big difference.

[ninjavanish]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

The OP does not have any engraving on the side though, that is a big difference.

Except for the part where it isn't on all models and is a recent addition to the lighter? :P