Gold Cigar Piercer. H. Huntley & Sons, Great Britain, 20th Century

An elegant cigar accessory, crafted from gold and designed to delicately pierce the cigar before smoking. The piece takes the form of a compact cylindrical case fitted with a hanging ring, allowing it to be worn on a watch chain or carried among one’s pocket accessories.

The body is adorned with a guilloché pattern of longitudinal lines, creating a refined texture and a subtle play of light on the golden surface. The central section is highlighted by a decorative ring connecting the two parts of the case and emphasizing the precision of its cylindrical shape.

The design features a retractable mechanism: when the body is rotated, a helical needle extends, designed to precisely pierce the tip of the cigar. This system ensures both safe storage and ease of use. The spiral shape of the tip helps preserve the integrity of the cigar’s wrapper.

The understated form and restrained decoration reflect the traditions of 20th-century English jewelry accessories, where the emphasis is on functionality, the quality of the metal, and discreet elegance.

Hallmarks: master’s mark “H.H.S.”—H. Huntley & Sons; British state mark (crown); fineness mark “375” (9-karat gold); Birmingham hallmark; date letter “H.”

Dimensions: length when closed 5.4 cm; length when open 7.7 cm.

Weight: 6.8 g.

Condition: good condition. Mechanism in working order.

ID-ANTQ-16397