Silver Eloi Pernet 5 Franc Cigar Cutter Curiosities The brushed stainless steel case-back

The brushed stainless steel case-back is in good shape

a second and a third at the British Modern Jewellery Exhibition in 1961

Lug width -18mm

The snap on case back remains covered by the factory set sticker

It’s fastened securely by the marque’s iconic multi setting buckle clasp

Silver Eloi Pernet 5 Franc Cigar Cutter Curiosities The brushed stainless steel case-backAn 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