Elegant Eloi Pernet superior quality large size cigar cutter made out of a genuine 5 Francs "Liberte - Egalite - Fraternite" 1850 silver coin with steel blade In 1920 Eloi Pernet established his own factory in Biesles, quickly becaming renowned for its craft, as Hermes, Dupont, Vuitton, and Dunhill all sought Pernet fine craftsmanship. In 1925 Eloi won the *Meilleur Ouvrier de France* (Best Craftsman of France) award for a multi-blade knife. The following year, he and his artisans again won the *Meilleur Ouvier de France* award. By 1937 Pernet had won first prize in the "Arts & Techniques" contest in the Expositions Universelles de Paris. In 1959, Eloi obtained the Medaille d'Or de *Qualité France* (gold medal of "Quality France"). He died in 1963, leaving behind a unique discipline for quality and fine craftsmanship. Fully Hallmarked on both sides Paris Assay Office "boar's head" guarantee mark for 950 silver, together with Eloi Pernet silversmith's mark On steel "P. Eloi" and "depose" marks Length 17 cm (closed) 20,5 cm (open) Width 4,5 cm Height 0,4 cm Weight 63 grams Condition report: In clean fine circa 90 years old original condition, perfectly working - great patina, minor scratches - no dings, no repairs, no cracks, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!