Henin &Cie - Tongs - .950 silver - 1850-1900

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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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Antique silver sugar tongs dating from 1850–1900, made in Paris by Henin & Cie, in .950 silver, measuring 15 cm long, 3 cm wide and 3 cm deep, with a gross weight of 40 g.

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The object shown in the selected region of the image is an antique silver sugar tongs, finely decorated with baroque/rococo style motifs.

The "HC" hallmark inside a lozenge (diamond-shaped) punch on French silver stands for Hénin & Cie, a prominent Parisian manufacturing silversmith firm active from the late 19th through the mid-20th century (successor to Hénin & Vivier).Understanding the Marks on Your PieceMaker's Mark (HC): The "HC" initials enclosed in a vertical diamond/lozenge shape specifically identify the workshop of Hénin & Cie (located at 77 rue de Turenne, Paris).

Massive Silver with 75 g of pure Silver and extremely rare art piece


Famous Parisian silversmith active in the second half of the 18th century !! known for the production of eclectic pieces of the highest quality.!!

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The object shown in the selected region of the image is an antique silver sugar tongs, finely decorated with baroque/rococo style motifs.

The "HC" hallmark inside a lozenge (diamond-shaped) punch on French silver stands for Hénin & Cie, a prominent Parisian manufacturing silversmith firm active from the late 19th through the mid-20th century (successor to Hénin & Vivier).Understanding the Marks on Your PieceMaker's Mark (HC): The "HC" initials enclosed in a vertical diamond/lozenge shape specifically identify the workshop of Hénin & Cie (located at 77 rue de Turenne, Paris).

Massive Silver with 75 g of pure Silver and extremely rare art piece


Famous Parisian silversmith active in the second half of the 18th century !! known for the production of eclectic pieces of the highest quality.!!

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
40 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paris
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Henin &Cie
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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