Hénin & Cie - Cigarette box - .950 silver

Prestigious silversmith – Minerva head first-title hallmark
Magnificent cigarette case in solid silver 950/1000, total weight 206 grams, by the house Hénin & Compagnie, Parisian silversmiths active from 1896 to 1901.
Features:

Minerva head first-title hallmark (Minerva head with the number 1)

Silversmith's mark: H&Cie inside a lozenge with a star

Geometric guilloché pattern evocative 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 silversmithing house of the Belle Époque. Cigarette cases 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 historical and aesthetic value.

Ideal for: Silverware collector, Art Deco enthusiast, prestige gift, precious metal investment.

Keywords: Silverware, Cigarette case, Art Deco, Hénin & Cie, Solid silver, Minerva hallmark, French silversmithing, Belle Époque, Display piece