This exceptional piece features a chevron pattern made with a 19th century hand-operated rose machine.It is not only in extremely good, functional condition, but is also the perfect addition to any collection.

Patek Philippe produced roughly 400 of the Ellipse lighter and to date only about 50 lighters are known to the public. Manufactured in a very limited number of pieces in the late 1970s to early 1980s it was available in 18-karat yellow gold, 18-karat white gold and decorated with enamel. 

The reference 9505 is extremely rare and to date only seven pieces have been brought to market. Below you will find a reference list of the known examples and the specific decors associated with them:

Ref. 9502: Louis-Philippe
Ref. 9505: Chevrons
Ref. 9504: Ocean
Ref. 9506 Red enamel
Ref. 9507 Blue enamel (like the present example)
Ref. 9508 Green enamel
Ref. 9511 Red and blue Khanjar
Ref. 9512-1 Chevrons and Enamel