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  • A gloved hand holds a lit, vintage 1978 Cartier Pentagon lighter from the rare Basket Series, crafted in solid 18k gold with 750 hallmarks, shining against a blurred background.
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  • A gloved hand holds a pentagon-shaped, solid 18k gold Vintage 1978 Cartier lighter from the Rare Basket series, featuring 750 hallmarks.
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  • A gloved hand holds a Vintage 1978 Cartier Pentagon lighter from the Basket Series, made from solid 18k gold and marked with 750 hallmarks.
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  • A gloved hand holds a vintage Cartier Pentagon lighter from the rare Jacket Basket series, crafted from solid 18k gold and marked with 750 hallmarks, nestled in a red Cartier box, with a blurred background displaying text and images.
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Vintage 1978 Cartier Rare Pentagon Solid 18k Gold Basket Jacket Lighter with 750 Hallmarks

SKU LL23-251
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$6,900
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This exceptional vintage Cartier lighter was crafted in 1978 and represents one of the rarest and most striking designs ever produced by the Maison. Executed as a solid 18k gold pentagon-shaped basket jacket, the lighter features confirmed 750 hallmarks and an exceptionally uncommon two-tone construction combining yellow gold and white gold. The pentagon basket architecture is regarded as one of Cartier’s most technically complex and visually distinctive precious-metal lighter designs, produced in very limited numbers. Offered here in never-used condition and preserved in outstanding original state, this example is accompanied by an exceptionally rare early Cartier presentation box along with its full original accessory set, positioning it firmly among top-tier Cartier collector pieces.

Condition Grading

Mint Condition . Virtually no signs of use. Extremely well preserved with flawless or near flawless presentation and structurally sound.

Features

• Ships from Italy
• Crafted in 1978
• Cartier rare pentagon basket lighter
• Solid 18k gold construction with 750 hallmarks
• Two-tone yellow gold and white gold basket jacket
• Heavy solid gold pentagon design
• Extremely rare early Cartier production
• Butane gas lighter
• Includes rare early Cartier box, guarantee card, Cartier tool, and Cartier passport
• Unique and highly collectible example
• Suitable for careful everyday use
• Uses any standard butane gas to refill and Cartier flints / any thin flint works
• Signature upon delivery  

PLEASE NOTE
This vintage lighter includes a 12‑month working warranty, a rare benefit for pieces of this kind. The warranty covers functional issues that may arise during normal operation and the lighter will be serviced or replaced at no cost if a defect occurs. All service is performed by the specialist workshop in Italy from which the lighter ships. The warranty does not cover wear from regular handling, cosmetic marks, or damage from improper use. After the warranty period, we can provide the workshop’s contact information for future service.
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