World 'highest price' lighter costs more than sports cars, 400g pure gold and 152 sapphires decorated
Aug 14, 2024
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The sale price is $405,420 (about 550 million won), which is more expensive than most sports cars such as Ferrari and Maserati, and about 16 domestic Sonata can be purchased.
The manufacturer, S.T. Dupont, produced a 2013 cigar lighter 'Louise XIII Fleur de Parme' at the behest of Hong Kong's rejection Stephen Hung. Enjoying the collection of French artworks, he wanted designs based on Louis XIII and the Palace of Versailles.
The lighter is made of 400 grams of pure gold, decorated with 152 sapphires, and has the appearance of a crown.
Dupont explained that it was designed to pay tribute to King Louis XIII of France in the 17th century.
The work was completed by 80 artisans by hand for six months.
In particular, Princess Tania, a direct descendant of Louis XIII and an entrepreneur and designer, participated in the production and expressed a unique meaning.
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