The history of Dunhill, Dupont and Cartier lighters

dunhill lighters

Unique and Rollagas, launched in 1924 and 1956 respectively, have become design classics and have maintained their original style since their launch. The dunhill Unique is the world's first luxury lighter that can be operated with one hand; the dunhill Rollagas, a model of design, is considered the world's first luxury butane lighter. To this day, both are still the inevitable first choice for luxury lighters.

Dupont lighter

1941: A little spark, infinite light

The beginning of the Second World War, the lack of raw materials and the loss of customers made Andrew Dupont It is associated with the lighter in the suitcase of the Maharaja of Patiala, India.

The leather goods manufacturer made full use of his exquisite skills in gold and silver craftsmanship to invent the first pocket gasoline lighter in 1941.

In 1952, the patented adjustable gas lighter achieved unprecedented success. Since its birth, Ligne 1 has launched 1,001 different models and is still selling well all over the world.

In the 1960s, lighters became a symbol of status and taste, representing a seductive charm and a gift for adulthood... It is not easy to own a "French Dupont" lighter thing.

In the semi-darkness of the disco, its famous metallic, crisp "ding" sound was clearly audible amidst the din. This unique voice is a sign of recognition among active elites. The French Dupont brand has since won a leading position in the star-studded French luxury goods market, and the lighter has thus become the iconic product of French Dupont.