Silver Eloi Pernet 5 Franc Cigar Cutter Ring The inside of the curved

The inside of the curved case back shows London import marks for 1975

The bail allows for a chain to be attached and the piece to be worn through the button holes of a waistcoat or lapel of a jacket

The stunning solid 9ct gold case features a wonderfully executed ‘bark’ finish bezel reminiscent of Andrew Grima’a ‘Teak’ watch from his ‘About Time’ collection

The cut out allows for operation of the lighter without the need to remove the case (lighter in photo not included)

Silver Eloi Pernet 5 Franc Cigar Cutter Ring The inside of the curvedAn outrageously cool antique silver 5 franc coin transformed into a cigar cutter by master knife makers Eloi Pernet Charles Louis Eloi Pernet established his factory in 1920 and won the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) award in 1925. So revered was his work that Pernet was called upon to create unique designs for world renowned luxury brands such as Hrmes, Dupont and Dunhill This 5 Franc coin, dated 1870 and formed of