“Catacombes” Limited Silver Edition Collection/ Morbid Luxury From Philippe Tournaire
The Catacombs of Paris, created in the late 18th century, is referring to an underground ossuary holding the remains of about 6 million people. In the beginning of the 10th century, many parish cemeteries became overcrowded because of a rapidly growing population. During the 12th century, the city opened a central burial ground named Saints Innocents Cemetery. But a few centuries later the cemetery became saturated and sanitary conditions were absolutely unbearable.
The idea to use empty undergrounds on the outskirts of the city was launched in the late 18th century. All the dead were then transferred to the place named Denfert-Rochereau today.
The Catacombes of Paris have been opened to the public since the 19th century. They attracts many visitors, curious to discover the obscure and narrow galleries decorated with bones.
Philippe Tournaire / Master jeweller
A master jeweller inspired by the worlds of history, science and architecture, Philippe Tournaire shapes rare and precious metals and gems into bespoke creations to form a couture collection of lighters and writing instruments.
Launch 2012
Fountain Pen
L2 Lighter
Cigar Cutter and Cufflinks
