Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 309
ELOI FOR DUNHILL ? GENTLEMAN?S COIN COMPENDIUM Eloi, France, retailed by Dunhill. Made in the 20th century. Fine and unusual, silver coin compendium with concealed scissors, file and knife.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,100 - 2,200 / EUR 800 - 1,700
Sold: CHF 875
C. Two-body, silver Louis Philippe 5 Francs coin of 1845, within the band a sprung and hinged pair of scissors, a nail fi le and knife. Knife blade signed Dunhill and Eloi, France. Diam. 37.5 mm. Thickness 4 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Notes
This model of coin compendium was made by the famous Eloi company for several luxury
goods retailers including Dunhill, Hermes, Puiforcat, Asprey and Abercrombie and Fitch.