Propelling Cigar Piercer in Engine Turned Sterling Silver by William Manton, Birmingham 1985
Found in United Kingdom
A fine sterling silver propelling cigar piercer crafted by renowned English silversmith William Manton and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1985. Elegantly engineered and beautifully detailed, this gentleman's accessory features an engine-turned guilloché body that provides both visual interest and a secure grip in hand.
The compact cylindrical form conceals a retractable cigar piercer that extends smoothly from the body when required and retracts neatly for safe carrying. Originally intended for preparing cigars, pieces such as this embody the tradition of finely made smoking accessories that were once indispensable to the well-appointed gentleman.
Its tactile engine-turned decoration, sterling silver construction, and clever mechanical design elevate it well beyond a simple utility object. Today, examples are increasingly appreciated by collectors of vintage smoking accessories, sterling silver desk objects, and finely crafted English luxury goods.
Compact enough to carry in a pocket, cigar case, or travel kit, this piece serves as both a functional cigar accessory and a charming example of late twentieth-century British silversmithing.
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