煙草在線據雪茄迷在線報道編譯　　盡管7點通常是紐約麥迪遜大道大衛杜夫雪茄店的關閉時間，但是在11月28日周三晚上，7點將標志著大衛杜夫慈善拍賣會的開始，這是為桑迪颶風受害者舉辦的特殊活動。在拍賣會上：杜邦文藝復興時期的準則2打火機，是獨一無二的，估計零售價格為7900美元。

　　“這一事件是對公眾開放的，”總經理路易斯·托雷斯說。“杜邦想出了這個主意。由于麥迪遜大道的日內瓦大衛杜夫旗艦店是美國唯一的杜邦‘店中店’，而且是杜邦在美國的最大銷售商，杜邦認為同我們開展此活動是有意義的。”

　　打火機是由法國雕刻師Frederic Krill從一塊實心黃銅中雕刻出來的，他花了85小時用于設計錯綜復雜的葉脈。其卷邊的花卉圖案可以追溯到意大利巴洛克時代。

　　“這是一種榮耀，通過大衛杜夫和杜邦的慷慨，拍賣這款精致的打火機，將幫助很多生活受到了颶風桑迪影響的人們，”托雷斯說。

　　拍賣所得將捐贈給美國紐約的慈善機構。

US: Davidoff to Auction Rare S.T. Dupont Lighter for Hurricane Relief

　　Though 7 p.m. is normally closing time for New York's Davidoff cigar shop on Madison Avenue, this Wednesday evening, 7 o'clock will mark the start of Davidoff's charity auction, a special event for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. And on the auction block: The S.T. Dupont Renaissance Ligne 2 lighter, a one-of-a-kind piece with an estimated retail value of $7,900.

　　"The event is open to the public," said general manager Luis Torres. "S.T. Dupont conceived of the idea. Since the Davidoff of Geneva flagship store on Madison Avenue is the only S.T. Dupont 'shop-in-shop' in the United States-and the biggest seller of Dupont in the country-they thought it made sense to have this nice event with us."

　　The lighter was carved from a piece of solid brass by French engraver Frederic Krill, who spent 85 hours on the intricate leaf designs. Its scrolling floral patterns pay homage to the Italian Baroque era.

　　"It's a privilege, through the generosity of Davidoff and S.T. Dupont, to auction this exquisite lighter that will help so many whose lives have been devastated by the disaster of Hurricane Sandy," said Torres.

　　Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the United Way of New York City charity. Enditem