Antique Eloi Pernet France Coin Knife 1840 Silver 5 Francs Pocket Multi Tool For Sale

Up for sale/sale is an exceptional piece of luxury French craftsmanship: a genuine 20th-century coin pocket knife masterfully crafted by the renowned house of Eloi Pernet (France). This piece is built by splitting an authentic, historic circulating 1840 French Silver 5-Francs coin issued under King Louis Philippe I.The circular maker’s mark stamp \"ELOI FRANCE\" is crisply struck into the ricasso/tang base of the primary steel blade, fully verifying its elite heritage.Features & Configuration:

• Premium Triple Toolset: Houses a high-carbon steel penknife blade, a cross-cut nail file, and an intricately constructed, spring-tension pair of miniature folding scissors.
• Exceptional Craftsmanship: The coin edge was precisely cut to mount the internal spring liners without distorting the outer face details of the coin profile or wreath.
• Portability: Fitted with its original top bail loop, allowing it to be easily carried on a watch chain, chatelaine, or key ring.

Condition:
Excellent vintage/antique condition. The silver coin body displays a deep, rich, undisturbed natural cabinet patina with minor historical pocket wear. All three tools retain excellent structural integrity, deployment resistance, and smooth spring snap when opening and closing. There is minor spots on the blades.