Hénin & Cie - Cigarette box - .950 silver
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Prestigious Parisian silversmith Hénin & Cie presents a solid 950/1000 silver cigarette box, weighing 206 g and measuring 8.3 by 12.5 by 1 cm, bearing the Minerve head 1st title and the H&Cie maker’s mark in a lozenge, with a geometric guilloché pattern evoking Art Deco and a functional spring-fastened closure, in excellent condition with minor wear.
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Prestigious Silversmith – Minerve 1st title hallmark
Magnificent solid 950/1000 silver cigarette case, total weight 206 grams, by Hénin & Compagnie, Parisian silversmiths active from 1896 to 1901.
Characteristics:
Minerve 1st title hallmark (Minerva's head with the number 1)
Silversmith's mark: H&Cie in a lozenge with a star
Guilloché geometric decoration evoking Art Deco avant la lettre
Functional clasp, very pleasant spring opening
Condition: Good overall condition, wear consistent with age. Secure closure.
Why this piece: Hénin & Cie is a renowned French Belle Époque silversmith house. Cigarette cases from this era and of this weight are sought after by silver collectors and lovers of display pieces. The 206 g weight represents a significant intrinsic metal value (current silver price ~€2.18/g) in addition to historical and aesthetic value.
Ideal for: Silver collectors, Art Deco enthusiasts, prestige gift, precious metal investment.
Keywords: Silverware, Cigarette case, Art Deco, Hénin & Cie, Solid silver, Minerve hallmark, French silversmithing, Belle Époque, Display piece
Prestigious Silversmith – Minerve 1st title hallmark
Magnificent solid 950/1000 silver cigarette case, total weight 206 grams, by Hénin & Compagnie, Parisian silversmiths active from 1896 to 1901.
Characteristics:
Minerve 1st title hallmark (Minerva's head with the number 1)
Silversmith's mark: H&Cie in a lozenge with a star
Guilloché geometric decoration evoking Art Deco avant la lettre
Functional clasp, very pleasant spring opening
Condition: Good overall condition, wear consistent with age. Secure closure.
Why this piece: Hénin & Cie is a renowned French Belle Époque silversmith house. Cigarette cases from this era and of this weight are sought after by silver collectors and lovers of display pieces. The 206 g weight represents a significant intrinsic metal value (current silver price ~€2.18/g) in addition to historical and aesthetic value.
Ideal for: Silver collectors, Art Deco enthusiasts, prestige gift, precious metal investment.
Keywords: Silverware, Cigarette case, Art Deco, Hénin & Cie, Solid 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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