Hénin & Cie - Cigarette box - .950 silver
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Cigarette case in 950/1000 silver by Hénin & Cie of Paris, weighing 206 g with dimensions 12.5 × 8.3 × 1 cm, bearing Minerve 1er titre and H&Cie marks, with a geometric guilloché design and a functional spring closure, in excellent condition.
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Prestigious silversmith – Minerva head, 1st assay (first standard mark)
Magnificent cigarette case in sterling silver 950/1000, total weight 206 grams, by Hénin & Compagnie, Parisian silversmiths active from 1896 to 1901.
Features:
Minerva head, 1st assay mark (Minerva’s head with the number 1)
Silversmith’s mark: H&Cie in a lozenge with a star
Geometric guilloché decoration reminiscent of Art Deco avant la lettre
Functional clasp, very pleasant spring-loaded opening
Condition: Good overall, wear consistent with age. Secure closure.
Why this piece: Hénin & Cie is a renowned French silversmith house of the Belle Époque. Cigarette cases from this era and of this weight are sought after by silver collectors and display-piece enthusiasts. The weight of 206 g represents a significant intrinsic metal value (current silver price ~€2.18/g) in addition to historical and aesthetic value.
Ideal for: Silverware collector, Art Deco aficionado, prestige gift, investment in precious metal.
Keywords: Silverware, Cigarette case, Art Deco, Hénin & Cie, Sterling silver, Minerva hallmark, French silversmithing, Belle Époque, Display piece.
Prestigious silversmith – Minerva head, 1st assay (first standard mark)
Magnificent cigarette case in sterling silver 950/1000, total weight 206 grams, by Hénin & Compagnie, Parisian silversmiths active from 1896 to 1901.
Features:
Minerva head, 1st assay mark (Minerva’s head with the number 1)
Silversmith’s mark: H&Cie in a lozenge with a star
Geometric guilloché decoration reminiscent of Art Deco avant la lettre
Functional clasp, very pleasant spring-loaded opening
Condition: Good overall, wear consistent with age. Secure closure.
Why this piece: Hénin & Cie is a renowned French silversmith house of the Belle Époque. Cigarette cases from this era and of this weight are sought after by silver collectors and display-piece enthusiasts. The weight of 206 g represents a significant intrinsic metal value (current silver price ~€2.18/g) in addition to historical and aesthetic value.
Ideal for: Silverware collector, Art Deco aficionado, prestige gift, investment in precious metal.
Keywords: Silverware, Cigarette case, Art Deco, Hénin & Cie, Sterling silver, Minerva hallmark, French silversmithing, Belle Époque, Display piece.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
206 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Hénin & Cie
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
1 cm
Width
8.3 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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