DOUBLE DRAGON
Haute Création
The Qing Legacy
At the heart of the Forbidden City, the imperial seal was not a mere object, but the very imprint of power and rank. Under the Qing dynasty, the elevation of an empress was sealed by the granting of a pure gold seal, topped with the double-dragon knot, a symbol of sacred authority. For over three millennia, these seals in Manchu and Chinese seal script have dictated the history of the Empire, turning every decree into an eternal work of art.
The Alliance of Bronze and Lacquer
Inspired by this imperial splendor, Maison S.T. Dupont partners with Maison Tournaire to bring the Double Dragon collection to life. Each lighter and writing instrument is a feat of craftsmanship, shaped in bronze and enhanced by the deep radiance of red Chinese lacquer and gold. This prestige edition does not merely reinterpret an ancient treasure; it perpetuates the gesture of those who, since the Shang dynasty, have made the object a sign of absolute distinction.
The Prestige Writing Instrument
Limited edition Double Dragon
The Neoclassic President embodies imperial power through amasterful contrast between the depth of red Chinese lacquer and the brillianceof 1N yellow gold finishes. This monumental 250-gram piece, limited to 288numbered copies, stands out with its two sculpted dragon heads protecting anexceptional 18-karat solid gold nib. Between strength and fluidity, thisnumbered writing instrument turns every signature into a gesture of prestige,engraved in gold and history.
The Dragon's Fire
Sculpted in bronze and magnified by a hand-applied yellow gold patina, the Ligne 2 "Double Dragon" lighter is a true piece of high jewelry. This masterpiece, born from the collaboration with Maison Tournaire, is adorned with red Chinese lacquer and a double-flame burner, offering a unique sensory experience. Limited to just 88 numbered copies, the object rises on a finely chiseled bronze base, like a treasure from the Forbidden City captured in the eternity of precious metal.
