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Cigar lighters are an invention of the beginning of the XIXth century, in order to replace the matches which did not bring an optimal ignition. The purpose of the cigar lighters is to light the cigars in a homogeneous way to appreciate the innumerable flavors. There are all kinds and some houses create luxury cigar lighters. Zoom on these exceptional products.
It is during the industrial revolution that the lighters began to be produced. Indeed, they answered a growing demand, since the production of cigars exploded during this period. In America as well as in Europe, lighters manufacturers were in great competition with each other.
Even today, lighter manufacturers struggle to create unforgettable models, so much so that some products have become luxury items. It must be said that there are renowned designers in the business and with each new release, the cigar lighter becomes almost a collector's item.
There are many manufacturers around the world and some have been around for years. Xicar, Zippo, Ronson or Dunhill are very well known brands. But if you want to enter a more upscale world, it is good to have the right cigar accessories. Here is a small list of the best houses to buy a luxury cigar lighter.
Leather goods manufacturer before all, it is in 1854 that Peter Charles creates his company which was transmitted from generation to generation. It is today Jean-Charles, great grandson of Peter Charles who manages the Parisian house. World famous, the brand has entered the world of cigars thanks to its accessories, but especially for its luxury lighters. Fidel Castro and Winston Churchill used Peter Charles cigar lighters.
Created a little later, the brand Colibri quickly conquered the hearts of cigar smokers. Its lighters range from the simplest model to more sophisticated products. In butane or electric, the range has expanded over time. Born in Switzerland, its head office is now in the United States. The strength of Colibri is that it offers a range adapted to all demands: from the average smoker to the most demanding!
This is certainly the most popular French brand of cigar accessories in the world. S. T. Dupont has been designing high-end products since 1872. At first specialized in luxury leather goods, the brand will quickly enter the cigar world with accessories, but also lighters. The demanding design, the collaborations with other brands or prestigious names will quickly conquer the heart of the cigar lovers. Between aestheticism, practicality and luxury, S. T. Dupont makes no compromise!
With know-how passed down from generation to generation, Élie Bleu has also entered the world of cigars with brio. A first workshop in Beirut, then a second one in Paris allowed this creator to be recognized among collectors and connoisseurs throughout the world. Extremely qualitative, his cigar lighters are true masterpieces!
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