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Gold Cigar Lighters

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

$3,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 8.46 in

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson

Located in Miami, FL

-CANADA PAT 349.148 ART METAL WORKS INC-NEWARK NJ USA" The Ronson lighter company started as The Art

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Pair Of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabra Cigar Lighters
Pair Of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabra Cigar Lighters

Pair Of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabra Cigar Lighters

Located in New Orleans, LA

An unusual pair of French gilded bronze Baroque Revival cigar lighters, each having four ornate

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Antique 1860s French Baroque Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

1930s Bronze Cigar Lighter Siegfried DDD Hygieia Snake Martini Glass Paperweight
1930s Bronze Cigar Lighter Siegfried DDD Hygieia Snake Martini Glass Paperweight

1930s Bronze Cigar Lighter Siegfried DDD Hygieia Snake Martini Glass Paperweight

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Heavy bronze striker/lighter with snake on martini glass or hygieia symbol for health. Marked

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Vintage 1930s American Greek Revival Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Bronze Cigar Lighter Depicting a Head on a Rooster Talon
Rare French Bronze Cigar Lighter Depicting a Head on a Rooster Talon

Rare French Bronze Cigar Lighter Depicting a Head on a Rooster Talon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cigar Aficionado's have their own sophisticated club - whether you are satisfying your demons with

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20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man
19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very unusual 19th century silvered bronze tobacco cigar table lighter. The finely cast and

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Antique Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage Italian 18-Karat Gold and Polished Malachite Cigarette or Cigar Lighter
Vintage Italian 18-Karat Gold and Polished Malachite Cigarette or Cigar Lighter

Vintage Italian 18-Karat Gold and Polished Malachite Cigarette or Cigar Lighter

Located in London, GB

This 1960s lighter of immaculate craftsmanship in (tested as) 18-karat yellow gold which is inlaid

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Rare 19th Century Continental Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter
Rare 19th Century Continental Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter

Rare 19th Century Continental Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual 19th century Continental bronze tobacco cigar lighter. The beautifully cast head

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Antique 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rare French African Motif Patinated Bronze Cigar Lighter, circa 1900
Rare French African Motif Patinated Bronze Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

Rare French African Motif Patinated Bronze Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

Located in Tarzana, CA

A rare French African motif patinated bronze cigar lighter, France, circa 1900. Depicting a

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Antique Early 1900s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mythical Bird Bronze Cigar Lighter Converted to Lamp, 19th Century
Mythical Bird Bronze Cigar Lighter Converted to Lamp, 19th Century

Mythical Bird Bronze Cigar Lighter Converted to Lamp, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter Converted into a Lamp, 19th Century A finely cast 19th-century bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr
19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The finely cast and chiseled features of a gilt bronze satyr clenching a ‘cigar’ shaped wick holder

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Antique 1890s European Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr or Devil
19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr or Devil

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr or Devil

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very unusual 19th century silvered bronze tobacco cigar table lighter. The finely cast and chiseled

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Gladiator Cigar Lighter, circa 1900
Gladiator Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

Gladiator Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

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H 5.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in

Gladiator Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

A figural cigar lighter modeled as a gladiator warrior leaning on a column which holds the wick

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Antique Early 1900s English Renaissance Revival Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Bronze Devil's Head Cigar Lighter
Bronze Devil's Head Cigar Lighter

Bronze Devil's Head Cigar Lighter

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H 3 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Bronze Devil's Head Cigar Lighter

Located in New York, NY

19th century continental bronze tobacco cigar lighter. There is a reservoir that can be filled with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Cigar Lighter
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Cigar Lighter

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Cigar Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Troy, MI

Handsome never used 18 karat yellow gold Cartier cigar lighter for the ever stylish gentleman

Category

1990s American More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

S.T. Dupont Paris Luxury Cigar Lighter 2JS0205
S.T. Dupont Paris Luxury Cigar Lighter 2JS0205

S.T. Dupont Paris Luxury Cigar Lighter 2JS0205

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H 2.38 in W 1.5 in D 0.38 in

S.T. Dupont Paris Luxury Cigar Lighter 2JS0205

By S.T. Dupont

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The S.T. Dupont Gold Anniversary Cigar Lighter, model 2JS0205, is a distinguished accessory crafted

Category

20th Century French Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Brass

Wiener Bronze, Cigar Cutter and Lighter, Austria, 1880
Wiener Bronze, Cigar Cutter and Lighter, Austria, 1880

Wiener Bronze, Cigar Cutter and Lighter, Austria, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Wiener bronze cigar set, depicting a lying down odalisque over a divan pillow. Head reclies as the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique Bronze Dragon Form Cigar Holder/ Lighter Lamp
Fine Antique Bronze Dragon Form Cigar Holder/ Lighter Lamp

Fine Antique Bronze Dragon Form Cigar Holder/ Lighter Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

This is an extraordinary and decorative Victorian period Dragon / Griffin form cigar lighter

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Unique French Gilt Bronze Alladin's Lamp Cigar Lighter, circa 1900
Unique French Gilt Bronze Alladin's Lamp Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

Unique French Gilt Bronze Alladin's Lamp Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

Located in Tarzana, CA

A unique French gilt bronze Alladin's lamp cigar lighter with snake shaped handle, France, circa

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Continental Satyr, Pan, Devil Head Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter
19th Century Continental Satyr, Pan, Devil Head Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter

19th Century Continental Satyr, Pan, Devil Head Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter

Located in New York, NY

19th century continental bronze tobacco cigar lighter. The cast satyr, faun, or devil's head is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Cigar Table Lighter in Bronze by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s
Art Deco Cigar Table Lighter in Bronze by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s

Art Deco Cigar Table Lighter in Bronze by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s

By Tinos

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Literally built to last forever this mechanical paraffin table lighter by Tinos Denmark leaves no

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Dupont Gold-Plated Lighter Paris France Estate Find
Dupont Gold-Plated Lighter Paris France Estate Find

Dupont Gold-Plated Lighter Paris France Estate Find

By Dunhill

Located in Montreal, QC

Dupont yellow gold-plated butane gas cigar cigarette lighter, marked: S.T. Dupont Paris made in

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Vintage Textured Gold Men's Cigar Cigarette Lighter in Box
Cartier Vintage Textured Gold Men's Cigar Cigarette Lighter in Box

Cartier Vintage Textured Gold Men's Cigar Cigarette Lighter in Box

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Gold plated Hinge closure Swiss made Measures 2.75" L x 1" W x 0.50" D

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Late 20th Century Curiosities

Cartier Vintage Men's Silver Gold Tone Cigarette Cigar Lighter in Box
Cartier Vintage Men's Silver Gold Tone Cigarette Cigar Lighter in Box

Cartier Vintage Men's Silver Gold Tone Cigarette Cigar Lighter in Box

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Vintage Men's Silver Gold Tone Cigarette Cigar Lighter in Box Metal

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Early 20th Century Swiss Ashtrays

1930s Electric Cigar Lighter Man with Cigarette, cold painted bronze
1930s Electric Cigar Lighter Man with Cigarette, cold painted bronze

1930s Electric Cigar Lighter Man with Cigarette, cold painted bronze

Located in Retie, BE

Antique electric cigar lighter. Cold painted bronze man with cigarette in his mouth, mounted on

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Cigars Lighter Lamp for a Smocking Room, France, 19th Century
Very Rare Cigars Lighter Lamp for a Smocking Room, France, 19th Century

Very Rare Cigars Lighter Lamp for a Smocking Room, France, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Arare smokeroom lamp lighter allowing to light 3 cigars at the same time  thanks to 3 golden brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.  

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2010s French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box

Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Gold Plated Must de Cartier Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box. Marked Cartier Paris To Lighter Base Serviced in Working Order, Made in Paris, France ...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Metal, Enamel

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...

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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s

art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Wood

Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915

Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915

By Unique Art Glass Company, Tiffany Studios

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

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Located in Middletown, NY

Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE EDITION of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by both the Author and the Illustrator, with Original ...

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1913 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Paquerettes Roger & Gallet Glass Blue Patina
1913 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Paquerettes Roger & Gallet Glass Blue Patina

1913 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Paquerettes Roger & Gallet Glass Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

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Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

French Art Deco Walnut Tub Chair with Original Geometric Jaz Age Upholstery
French Art Deco Walnut Tub Chair with Original Geometric Jaz Age Upholstery

French Art Deco Walnut Tub Chair with Original Geometric Jaz Age Upholstery

Located in London, GB

A walnut Art Deco tub armchair with the original colourful geometric Jaz age upholstery which is in very good condition, with carved fluted details to the front legs.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

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By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

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Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985

Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985

By Claude Lalanne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985, Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450. Measures: 4" high x 3.5" wide Great condition. Ready...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Bronze

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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Gold Cigar Lighters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of gold cigar lighters available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and gold, all gold cigar lighters available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of gold cigar lighters available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Gold cigar lighters made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gold cigar lighters over the years, but those made by Tinos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gold Cigar Lighters?

Prices for gold cigar lighters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gold cigar lighters begin at $444 and can go as high as $3,925, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.
Questions About Gold Cigar Lighters
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Dupont lighters are gold depends on the piece. Dupont manufactures lighters out of a variety of materials, including copper, brass and palladium. Some feature a gold-tone finish. Others have genuine gold plating or are entirely 14-karat or 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dupont lighters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Dunhill lighters are gold-plated varies. Some pieces do feature genuine 18-karat yellow gold plating, while others are made of materials like sterling silver, brass, chrome and lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunhill lighters from some of the world's top sellers.

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