Jerry Lewis Personal Lighter S.T. Dupont COA Provenance Letter

This item is coming to you directly from the estate of Jerry Lewis’ Personal Assistant, Penny Rice.  For over 40 years, she tended to all of Jerry Lewis’ needs.  Finally, she severed ties with Jerry Lewis, and with that, she retained many of her and Jerry’s personal letters, audio tapes, jewelry, books, scripts, and photos.  These items have never been offered on the market but have been kept in the personal collection of Penny Rice for all these years.  Penny Rice passed away, and her daughter had a caretaker.  He helped Penny’s daughter move to Ohio, and she left all the Jerry Lewis Estate to the caretaker.

This is Jerry Lewis’ personal lighter.  He had a group of lighters that he would use through the years and this fine S.T. Dupont was one of them.    1970s S. T. Dupont -Gold Plated Made in France. Laquer made in China.  The vintage lighter is in overall fair condition with minor wear commensurate with age. Signs of discoloration to gold metal. Not tested at the time of cataloging and may need to be serviced or refilled at the buyer’s discretion. 1.7 x 0.5 x 2.25 inches.

The rarity of this lighter itself is worthy of collecting even without it being owned and used by Jerry Lewis.  If only the lighter could tell us a few tales!

Authentication:  Provenance