Common questions

Do Dunhill still make lighters?

Do Dunhill still make lighters?

Alfred Dunhill produces the finest butane lighters for use with pipes, cigars and cigarettes. The Rollagas model sets the standard for quality and continues to be the best lighter made by any producer.

How old is my Dunhill lighter?

Look for a serial number on the bottom of your Rollagas lighter. If the number is there, the lighter was made in the 1970s or later. Older models have a serial number inside the lighter; a Dunhill technician must take apart the lighter to access the number.

What is the most expensive Dunhill lighter?

GOFFSTOWN, N.H. – On Sunday, November 1, auction house Jones and Horan sold a Dunhill cigarette lighter for $110,000. The 18-inch tall, solid 18K gold lighthouse-form lighter had been custom fitted to a 110-pound amethyst base.

What are Dunhill lighters made of?

Material: Many Dunhill lighters are made of silver, brass, lacquer, gold, chrome, gold or silver plate, or gold or silver tone. In some cases, a lighter is constructed of two or more materials that complement each other. Fuel: The most common fuel types are gas and oil.

How do you refill a Dunhill lighter?

Locate the fill valve at the bottom of the lighter and insert the filler tube of your can of Dunhill butane fuel into the valve hole. Press down on the can until a few drops of liquid fuel squirt out and then remove the can and turn the lighter right-side up.

How do you refill an old Dunhill lighter?

Turn your lighter upside-down. Locate the fill valve at the bottom of the lighter and insert the filler tube of your can of Dunhill butane fuel into the valve hole. Press down on the can until a few drops of liquid fuel squirt out and then remove the can and turn the lighter right-side up.

Are Dunhill lighters real gold?

Material: Many Dunhill lighters are made of silver, brass, lacquer, gold, chrome, gold or silver plate, or gold or silver tone. In some cases, a lighter is constructed of two or more materials that complement each other. Some reproductions of vintage Dunhill lighters require lighter fluid.

Are Dunhill lighters butane?

Famous for their Rollagas Lighters, Dunhill produced one of the first butane gas lighters in the mid 1950s. Since 1957, their iconic lighter has remained relatively unchanged but now is in available in a variety of styles.

What lighter does James Bond use?

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Bond uses a gold Dunhill lighter and wears a Dunhill belt and gold/silver Dunhill cufflinks in Tomorrow Never Dies, two or three other Dunhill cufflinks in The World Is Not Enough and a silver L-shaped pair of cufflinks in Die Another Day.

Do Dunhill lighters use butane?

Dunhill lighters use butane gas to fuel the lighter flame. Press the nozzle of the fuel refill can as far as it will go into the valve aperture.

What kind of repair service does Alfred Dunhill use?

Authorized Repair Service Authorized Repair Service started repairing high-end and vintage cigarette, cigar and pipe lighters in 1957. We currently offer repair services for lighters and we are the U.S. Warranty Repair Service for Alfred Dunhill Lighters as well as IM Corona Lighters nationwide.

What’s the best way to service a Dunhill lighter?

Keep your Dunhill lighter in top operational condition by giving it periodic service. Keep your Dunhill petrol lighter filled with fluid. Turn the lighter upside down and keep the cap closed. Turn out the filler screw in a counterclockwise direction with your thumb and forefinger and place it aside.

Can you repair Dunhill mini jet lighters with pipe burners?

We can NO LONGER provide Dunhill Pipe burners for Rollagas (original) lighters. Also called Maxi & Mini Jet lighters and are sometimes replaced, not repaired. Sometimes replaced, not repaired. We also repair Alfred Dunhill Pens. Want to see some Frequently Asked Questions about lighter repair?

How do you change the Flint on a Dunhill butane lighter?

Change the flint on your Dunhill butane lighter by using a fingernail to push back the metal slide at the top of the lighter. Shake out the worn flint and insert a new one. Push the metal slide back into position. Dunhill recommends a 25mm flame height for normal use. Dunhill recommends using Dunhill lighter fluid only.

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