Davidoff Cigars has launched a limited edition range of cigar accessories designed to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Sheep.
The accessories include a porcelain ashtray designed by Chinese designer Chen Jiang, custom-made scissors and brass-based lighters. They will be available at Davidoff appointed merchants and at Davidoff flagship stores worldwide from 8 December 2014.
The company said the new range of accessories is “the perfect complement” to the recently launched Limited Edition Year of the Sheep cigars. As reported, the seasonal gift collection includes eight Piramide cigars in a bespoke wooden cigar box inspired by Chinese wooden architecture.
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The accessories are designed to complement the Year of the Sheep cigar collection (below) | |
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The Davidoff Year of the Sheep 2015 Limited Edition includes eight Piramide cigars in a bespoke wooden cigar box inspired by Chinese wooden architecture |
Porcelain ashtray – Davidoff said it sought out Chinese designer Chen Jiang to come up with a concept for a new collection of Chinese celebration and occidental luxury.
“Due to his unique profile and double culture between China and the USA, he is a true asset to the company,” Davidoff stated. “Like any craftsman in any discipline at Davidoff, it is the time which Chen Jiang has invested in his art – 18 years of experience in the fields of design research, furniture and lighting for prestigious international brands.”
The oversize ashtray (24cm diameter and 4cm height) is made in Limoges – the heart of the French porcelain industry – and decorated with a mix of 12% gold, grey and red with twisted and tapered surfaces evoking the horns of the Sheep.
Prestige lighters – The base of the lighter (dimensions: 6.1 x 3.6 x 1 cm) is made of one piece of brass and the tank is part of the lighter’s body, ensuring there are no leaks and no plastic tank. The brass is cut into the shape of the lighter and the lid is split up from the body to “ensure a perfect fit and unique match”.
“The harmony which characterises the Chinese New Year is symbolised in the way the two opposing gas streams come together to form a unique fan-shaped flame, allowing cigars to be lit evenly and efficiently,” Davidoff stated. The lighters are available in palladium with a design of horizontal lines, or in a gilded finish with an accolade design. Included is a tailored pouch with the Year of the Sheep design.
Special Edition scissors – Presented in a red leather pouch, the 14.8cm stainless steel scissors have gold-plated clippers decorated with a laser marking inspired by the Year of the Sheep. According to Davidoff, the large blades can be used to cut cigars with a head gauge of up to 23 mm/58 RG.
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The limited edition lighters and scissors are presented in red leather pouches | |
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The brass-based lighters are available in a gilded finish (left) or in palladium | |
