Please help me to identify this lighter

wutty · 02-03-2013, 02:39 AM

Hi,

Could anyone help me identify this St. Dupont lighter? I's Black Chinese Lacquer with documentation and original silk blue box. The owner said he got it on mid 70's and it has not been used and has lain in the box untouched. I got it today and very suspect, it's the real or fake?

Please help and thank you in advance for your kindness.

Very Best Regards,
Wutty

iaMkcK · 02-03-2013, 04:21 AM

Well, after some very close inspection.. I would say it definitely is a lighter. Lighters are great tools, and it looks like you got one. Enjoy!

P.S. -- You could always e-mail the makers of said lighter in regards to authenticity. Welcome to the Asylum.

Bondo 287 · 02-03-2013, 07:08 AM

Hi Wutty.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2611626...ar=lv&var=sbar

They are pretty pricey. Put it on eBay kid and make some money.

poker · 02-03-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bondo 287

Hi Wutty.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2611626...ar=lv&var=sbar
They are pretty pricey. Put it on eBay kid and make some money.

...if real. Lots of counterfeits out there.

Bondo 287 · 02-03-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

...if real. Lots of counterfeits out there.

LOL I went back to add that but you beat me to it

Subvet642 · 02-03-2013, 07:34 AM

I'm sorry, I wish I could help but, welcome aboard

and you might want to wander over to the New Inmate Processing Area and introduce yourself.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7

I would imagine that S.T. Dupont lighter dating is a pretty esoteric pursuit, tough to do with just photos, but I see what looks like a serial number in photo 2, so perhaps contacting them with that might help.

http://www.st-dupont-nyc.com/

You might want to check this out, as well:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...821#post239821

mosesbotbol · 02-03-2013, 08:00 AM

To me, the packaging does not look like that of a Dupont lighter from the 1970's.

Did they even make the Black Chinese Lacquer models back then? If it is indeed that old, it's going to need a servicing real soon or right now.

It probably does not hold fuel for very long. Send it for service and you'll find out real fast if it is real or not.

wutty · 02-03-2013, 04:51 PM

Subvet642,
Thank for the email of Dupont NYC, it's very helpful. I got the answer from them, said "This lighter is was made in end of 70 beginning of eights l2 lighter"
Thanks,
Wutty

scottdurand · 02-03-2013, 08:42 PM

That serial number looks really clean and well done for a real Dupont. The paperwork and lighters looks to be in almost unbelievable condition for being from the 70's?

wutty · 02-03-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scottdurand

That serial number looks really clean and well done for a real Dupont. The paperwork and lighters looks to be in almost unbelievable condition for being from the 70's?

Yeah, I think so too but the owner said: it lain in the box and has never been touched for 30 years. He may be right, I have no idea.

mosesbotbol · 02-03-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wutty

Yeah, I think so too but the owner said: it lain in the box and has never been touched for 30 years. He may be right, I have no idea.

Good to hear Dupont can verify from serial number. Good for you on that lighter; looks great. Don't drop it, the lacquer chips easily. I'll be curious to hear how well fuel stays in it. Seals dry up over time whether a lighter is used daily or not. A service is under $100. I think Dupont's service is out of Rhode Island.

ninjavanish · 02-04-2013, 12:55 AM

Looks to be legit as long as the pics are legit. Also one of the rarer finishes. Chinese Lacquer and Gold. Most I've seen are Chinese lacquer and palladium.

Subvet642 · 02-04-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wutty

Subvet642,
Thank for the email of Dupont NYC, it's very helpful. I got the answer from them, said "This lighter is was made in end of 70 beginning of eights l2 lighter"
Thanks,
Wutty

My pleasure.

iaMkcK · 02-04-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutty

"This lighter is was made in end of 70 beginning of eights l2 lighter"

That's a direct quote?

Subvet642 · 02-04-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by iaMkcK

That's a direct quote?

Be nice, he's new.

You can give him crap when he gets to know us a little better.

AdamJoshua · 02-04-2013, 03:02 PM

I have the same lighter, I've had it for about 15+ years, came in a different box etc., look inside the top when you open it, there should be a plate that screws in (at least on mine) in the top of the cap with a serial number engraved on it.

Edit: but you got your answer ... grats on a classy flame.

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iaMkcK Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Jarrett Location: SoCal Posts: 570 Trading: (8)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter Well, after some very close inspection.. I would say it definitely is a lighter. Lighters are great tools, and it looks like you got one. Enjoy! P.S. -- You could always e-mail the makers of said lighter in regards to authenticity. Welcome to the Asylum. __________________ My Waxing Moon Humidor. My Habit former. Click here for the live chat. "My friend, talk to your God, not me" CJHalbrooks

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Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter Hi Wutty. http://compare.ebay.com/like/2611626...ar=lv&var=sbar They are pretty pricey. Put it on eBay kid and make some money. Last edited by Bondo 287; 02-03-2013 at 07:21 AM.

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Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter I'm sorry, I wish I could help but, welcome aboard and you might want to wander over to the New Inmate Processing Area and introduce yourself. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7 I would imagine that S.T. Dupont lighter dating is a pretty esoteric pursuit, tough to do with just photos, but I see what looks like a serial number in photo 2, so perhaps contacting them with that might help. http://www.st-dupont-nyc.com/ You might want to check this out, as well: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...821#post239821 __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter To me, the packaging does not look like that of a Dupont lighter from the 1970's. Did they even make the Black Chinese Lacquer models back then? If it is indeed that old, it's going to need a servicing real soon or right now. It probably does not hold fuel for very long. Send it for service and you'll find out real fast if it is real or not. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-03-2013, 04:51 PM	#8
wutty Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter Subvet642, Thank for the email of Dupont NYC, it's very helpful. I got the answer from them, said "This lighter is was made in end of 70 beginning of eights l2 lighter" Thanks, Wutty

02-03-2013, 08:42 PM	#9
scottdurand Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Lafayette, La (Cajun country) Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter That serial number looks really clean and well done for a real Dupont. The paperwork and lighters looks to be in almost unbelievable condition for being from the 70's?

02-04-2013, 12:55 AM	#12
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter Looks to be legit as long as the pics are legit. Also one of the rarer finishes. Chinese Lacquer and Gold. Most I've seen are Chinese lacquer and palladium.

02-04-2013, 03:02 PM	#16
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Please help me to identify this lighter I have the same lighter, I've had it for about 15+ years, came in a different box etc., look inside the top when you open it, there should be a plate that screws in (at least on mine) in the top of the cap with a serial number engraved on it. Edit: but you got your answer ... grats on a classy flame.