What is the history of Maison S.T. Dupont ?
Originally from Savoy, Simon Tissot-Dupont settled in Paris as a trunk maker. As the founder of the dynasty, S.T. Dupont owes its initials to him – “S.T.”, for Simon Tissot. In 1941, S.T. Dupont brought out a petrol lighter. Then, in 1952, after two years of research, S.T. Dupont brought out its first gas lighter. The success of the lighter was such that the company dedicated itself from that point onwards exclusively to its production. Solid brass replaced aluminium. Gold and silver embellish patterns that are more and more sophisticated. The use of solid brass for the lighter’s body meant that it could be decorated with detailed, elegant guillochages. Find out more about the history of S.T. Dupont – master goldsmith, lacquerer and manufacturer of luggage.
