wutty 02:39 AM 02-03-2013
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
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iaMkcK 04:21 AM 02-03-2013
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.
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Bondo 287 07:08 AM 02-03-2013
poker 07:12 AM 02-03-2013
...if real. Lots of counterfeits out there.
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Bondo 287 07:19 AM 02-03-2013
Originally Posted by poker:
...if real. Lots of counterfeits out there.
LOL I went back to add that but you beat me to it
:-)
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Subvet642 07:34 AM 02-03-2013
mosesbotbol 08:00 AM 02-03-2013
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.
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wutty 04:51 PM 02-03-2013
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
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scottdurand 08:42 PM 02-03-2013
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?
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wutty 08:48 PM 02-03-2013
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.
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mosesbotbol 09:41 PM 02-03-2013
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.
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ninjavanish 12:55 AM 02-04-2013
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.
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Subvet642 07:01 AM 02-04-2013
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.
:-)
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iaMkcK 12:02 PM 02-04-2013
Originally Posted by wutty:
"This lighter is was made in end of 70 beginning of eights l2 lighter"
That's a direct quote?
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Subvet642 12:21 PM 02-04-2013
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.
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AdamJoshua 03:02 PM 02-04-2013
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.
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Edit: but you got your answer ... grats on a classy flame.
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