Hénin & Cie - Cigarette box - .950 silver

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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Description from the seller

Prestigious silversmith – Minerve first title hallmark
Beautiful solid 950/1000 silver cigarette box, total weight 206 grams, by the house Hénin & Compagnie, Parisian silversmiths active from 1896 to 1901.
Features :

Minerve first title hallmark (Head of Minerva with the number 1)

Maker's mark: H&Cie in a lozenge with a star

Geometric engine-turned decoration evoking Art Deco avant la lettre

Functional clasp, very pleasant spring-loaded opening

Condition: Good overall, wear appropriate to age. Secure closure.

Why this piece: Hénin & Cie is a renowned French silversmith house from the Belle Époque. Boxes for cigarettes from this era and of this weight are sought after by silver collectors and enthusiasts of display pieces. The 206 g weight represents a significant intrinsic metal value (current silver price ~€2.18/g) in addition to its historical and aesthetic value.
Ideal for: Silverware collector, Art Deco enthusiast, prestige gift, precious metal investment.
Keywords: Argenterie, Cigarette box, Art Deco, Hénin & Cie, Sterling silver, Minerve hallmark, French silversmithing, Belle Époque, Display piece.

Prestigious silversmith – Minerve first title hallmark
Beautiful solid 950/1000 silver cigarette box, total weight 206 grams, by the house Hénin & Compagnie, Parisian silversmiths active from 1896 to 1901.
Features :

Minerve first title hallmark (Head of Minerva with the number 1)

Maker's mark: H&Cie in a lozenge with a star

Geometric engine-turned decoration evoking Art Deco avant la lettre

Functional clasp, very pleasant spring-loaded opening

Condition: Good overall, wear appropriate to age. Secure closure.

Why this piece: Hénin & Cie is a renowned French silversmith house from the Belle Époque. Boxes for cigarettes from this era and of this weight are sought after by silver collectors and enthusiasts of display pieces. The 206 g weight represents a significant intrinsic metal value (current silver price ~€2.18/g) in addition to its historical and aesthetic value.
Ideal for: Silverware collector, Art Deco enthusiast, prestige gift, precious metal investment.
Keywords: Argenterie, Cigarette box, Art Deco, Hénin & Cie, Sterling silver, Minerve 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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