Vintage 1980 Cartier Solid 18k Gold Jacket Basket Lighter with 750 Hallmarks and Display Box
This exceptional vintage Cartier lighter was crafted in the 1980s and represents one of the most iconic expressions of Cartier’s precious-metal lighter design. Executed as a solid 18k gold Basket Jacket, the lighter bears clear 750 hallmarks beneath the body, confirming its solid gold construction and authenticity. The Basket pattern is among Cartier’s most celebrated and technically demanding designs, combining architectural structure with luxurious weight and presence.
This example is offered with its premium large red Cartier collector display box, along with the complete original documentation set, including the guarantee card, Cartier tool, and Cartier passport. The lighter has been preserved in outstanding condition and stands as a museum-grade example of Cartier’s golden-era craftsmanship. Heavy, refined, and unmistakably iconic, this piece is both a serious collector’s asset and a wearable expression of Cartier heritage.
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 the 1980s
• Cartier solid 18k gold Basket Jacket lighter
• Solid 18k gold construction with 750 hallmarks
• Iconic Basket pattern, heavy gold jacket design
• Made in Switzerland
• Includes original lighter
• Includes premium large red Cartier display box
• Includes guarantee card, Cartier tool, and Cartier passport
• Rare museum-grade collector example
• Highly collectible luxury Cartier model / Dimension : 71 x 25 x 13 mm
• 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.
