Vintage 1980 Cartier Santos Solid 18k Gold Basket Jacket Lighter Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold

This iconic vintage Cartier Santos lighter was crafted in the 1980s and represents one of the most recognizable and sought-after designs produced by the Maison. Executed as a solid 18k gold basket jacket with confirmed 750 hallmarks beneath the lighter, this piece features an elegant two-tone composition in yellow and white gold, showcasing Cartier’s mastery of precious metal construction and architectural form. The Santos basket design is celebrated for its bold structure and unmistakable identity, placing it among the most collectible Cartier lighter formats of the era. Offered with its authentic Cartier box and documentation, this example remains a historically significant and highly desirable collectible from Cartier’s golden period.

Condition Grading

Good Condition / Good Collector Condition. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and fully functional and structurally sound.

Features

• Ships from Italy
• 1980s
• Cartier Santos basket jacket lighter
• Solid 18k gold construction with 750 hallmarks
• Two-tone yellow and white gold finish
• Butane gas lighter, standard flint system
• Made in Switzerland 
• Dimension : 71 x 25 x 13 mm 
• Includes original Cartier box and guarantee card
• Iconic Cartier Santos basket design
• Rare solid gold Cartier collector 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.