As a kid I've always admired fine wristwatches and fine pens. Dupont eschew the red presentation box in favor of the black box?Īnd here's the 'mindless drivel' version any photos below are 'borrowed' for the purpose of this discussion, they are not my own. Dupont pen from a fake, based on studying the pictures alone in an online listing particularly of the box and paperwork? When exactly did S. Posted 15 May - There's such a wealth of information on this site that I decided this would be the best place to seek advise on this matter. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. It also looks as if it has been used pretty well.Jump to content. And since it's a combo laquer and gold I am assuming gold and not full gold, it's weight in gold value is decreased. You don't have any papers or boxes with it. I have never seen a slotted fuel cap on a fake However, for resale value it's going to be very low.

Vintage Ligne 1 Dupont's are rarely if ever faked 3. The stamping of the letters is a bit crooked as it should be for a vintage Linge 1. I can't really tell from the pics, but is this a gold lighter? If so, I am going to go out on a limb and say it's real based on a few things: 1. Thanks Wayner, Here are a few pics of the cap removed. Once you see the dot it will help you in narrowing your search. Most not all fakes do not thave this colored dot. If you can take off that fuel cap and have a look underneath, there should be a colored dot. Dupont is not known for keeping great records, especially not of their regular production lines.

But on a serious note, it is going to be hard to determine much about it. I plan on selling it and just want to be as informed as possible. What about the Asian characters on the one side? I've had many Zippos and Ronsons and a few Dunhills. I guess the Ligne 1 is a lesser grade than Ligne 2. Yeah, I've been on Google but it's difficult, not knowing what I'm looking for. Nice find, how much did you pick it up for? Is there a specific name for this particular lighter? Any idea as to age? Thanks so much for your reply. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. I can't seem to be able to find an identical one for identification and possible value. Help with identification of ST Dupont Lighter.

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