STYLISH 20thC FRENCH SILVER & GOLD PLATED 'SHOTGUN' SMOKING SET, HERMES c.1960
A wondrously luxurious novelty smoking set made by the celebrated Parisian luxury retailer Hermes. This rare set, no longer in production, and very hard to acquire would make the perfect gift for the sartorially savvy shooting lover. The set comprises of a standing table cigar lighter with removable cap alongside a matching cigar ashtray, both realistically modelled as a shotgun cartridge. The heavy silver plated bodies are part gilded to complete the effect. Both pieces are fully signed and authenticated and remain in superb usable condition.
Reference Number: J9234
DESCRIPTION
A wondrously luxurious novelty smoking set made by the celebrated Parisian luxury retailer Hermes. This rare set, no longer in production, and very hard to acquire would make the perfect gift for the sartorially savvy shooting lover.
The set comprises of a standing table cigar lighter with removable cap alongside a matching cigar ashtray, both realistically modelled as a shotgun cartridge. The heavy silver plated bodies are part gilded to complete the effect. Both pieces are fully signed and authenticated and remain in superb usable condition.
CONDITION
Slight loss of gilding to edge of underside of ashtray. Fine surface scratches. lighter in full working order just needs fuel.
SIZE LIGHER
Height: 9.5cm
Width: 5.5cm
SIZE ASHTRAY
Height: 2.6cm
Width: 8.9cm
Total Weight: 511g