Vintage Christian Dior Gas Lighter Set of 2 Fluted & CD Monogram Silver Gold Box

About this item

A pair of vintage Christian Dior butane pocket lighters offered together as one set, presented in a grey Christian Dior box. The first lighter has a vertically fluted silver-tone body with a ribbed gold-tone collar and gold-tone "Swiss Made" insert; its base is signed "Christian Dior Paris" and stamped "PLAQUE OR G". The second lighter is engraved all over with the Christian Dior "CD" monogram on a finely lined silver-tone ground, with a ribbed silver-tone collar and gold-tone insert; its base is signed "Christian Dior Paris" with a maker's mark. Both have the classic flip-top lid and thumb-wheel flint ignition.

Brand heritage

Christian Dior founded his Paris couture house in 1946. From the 1970s and 1980s the house licensed a range of men's accessories, including Swiss-made gas lighters signed "Christian Dior Paris", decorated with fluted (godron) finishes and the CD monogram that became the brand's signature motif.

Why this one is special

• Two different Christian Dior designs in one set: fluted silver & gold tone and all-over CD monogram
• Both bases signed "Christian Dior Paris" in the oval cartouche
• Gold-tone butane inserts with flame adjustment (fluted lighter insert marked "Swiss Made")
• Comes with a Christian Dior presentation box
• Vintage piece, circa 1970s-1980s (estimated)

Specifications

• Brand: Christian Dior (Paris)
• Type: butane gas pocket lighters, flint ignition, flip-top lid (2 pieces)
• Lighter 1: fluted silver-tone body, ribbed gold-tone collar, gold-tone insert marked "Swiss Made"; base stamped "Christian Dior Paris" and "PLAQUE OR G"
• Lighter 2: silver-tone body engraved with the CD monogram, ribbed silver-tone collar, gold-tone insert; base stamped "Christian Dior Paris" with maker's mark
• Size: compact pocket size (see photos in hand)
• Era: vintage, circa 1970s-1980s (estimated)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with normal signs of use: light scratches and small marks on both lighters, tarnish/patina on the monogram lighter's silver-tone finish, light wear to the gold-tone parts. The box shows wear and marks and the insert is discoloured with age. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.
Shipped empty, without fuel.

What's included

Two Christian Dior lighters and a Christian Dior box. No papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

Ref: H881