Box - .950 silver - Orfèvre Henin & Co., Paris

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Round pillbox in 950 silver with a repoussé scene of an angel feeding two doves, encircled by laurel branches; by Orfèvre Henin & Cie, Paris, Minerve marks on the rim and inner edge, inscribed 1875 and later reused 1896–1901 at 77 rue des Archives, Paris; Ø 4 cm, height 1.5 cm, weight 44.75 g, origin France, condition Excellent with only minor wear.

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Round pillbox, 19th century, in 950/1000 silver with a repoussé decoration of an angel feeding two doves, the rim encircled by laurel branches. Minerva's head hallmark on the body and on the inner edge, Parisian Bigorne mark on the inner edge. Goldsmith: HÉNIN & Cie. Engraved in 1875 and struck through in 1891, then the hallmark reused from 1896 to 1901 at 77 rue des Archives in Paris. Height: 1.5 cm. Diameter: 4 cm. Weight: 44.75 g.

Round pillbox, 19th century, in 950/1000 silver with a repoussé decoration of an angel feeding two doves, the rim encircled by laurel branches. Minerva's head hallmark on the body and on the inner edge, Parisian Bigorne mark on the inner edge. Goldsmith: HÉNIN & Cie. Engraved in 1875 and struck through in 1891, then the hallmark reused from 1896 to 1901 at 77 rue des Archives in Paris. Height: 1.5 cm. Diameter: 4 cm. Weight: 44.75 g.

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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
44.75 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Orfèvre Henin & Co., Paris
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 mm
Width
40 mm
Depth
40 mm
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
907
Objects sold
96.02%
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