The S.T. Dupont Diamond Head Table Lighter model (catalogue no. 27211) is a modern example of a luxury gas cigarette lighter made in France. It was marketed since 1995 around the world and discontinued in 1999. It had a three year guarantee and was something between a pocket lighter and table lighter.
The lighter is heavily electroplated in 18 karat gold and was also available in silver plate finish. Both had the iconic Diamond Head pattern. Not many of them were actualy manufactured and sold which might be explained taking into account the very high price. The quality of this lighter is high though it does not fully justify the price which was above $1250. The construction as well the size does remind on the 1975 S.T. Dupont "Line I" model which was available also in gold plate and additionally in tortoise enamel.
This Dupont has a typical rollalite mechanism used since the 1940s in different brands. It is a tall and slim lighter marked on the bottom:
S.T. Dupont
PARIS
MADE IN FRANCE
Type: gas (butane) lighter
Scarcity: rare
Value for mint condition: $700.00 (approx €500.-)
Weight: 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions:
- height: 12.4 cm (4.88")
- width: 3.7 cm (1.46")
- depth: 1.1 cm (0.43")
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