Henin & Cie - Coffee pot - .950 silver
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Hénin & Cie – French 950 Silver Coffee Pot – Paris, c. 1900 – 475 g
Elegant antique solid silver coffee pot made by the renowned Parisian silversmith Hénin & Cie, circa 1900.
The coffee pot has a refined pear-shaped body with a tall curved spout, hinged domed cover and elegant scroll handle fitted with ivory insulators.
The body and cover are decorated with fine engine-turned ornament. Both sides feature circular medallions surrounded by finely engraved laurel and acanthus leaves. One medallion contains the intertwined initials “C.B.”. The borders are enriched with beaded ornament and subtle gilt details.
The piece bears the French Minerva head first-standard hallmark, confirming 950/1000 silver, together with the diamond-shaped Hénin & Cie maker's mark, incorporating a rose and star.
Maker: Hénin & Cie
Origin: Paris, France
Period: circa 1900
Material: 950/1000 silver
Weight: 475 g
Dimensions: H 22 cm × W 21.5 cm × D 12.5 cm
Condition: very good antique condition.
Accompanied by documentation concerning its maker, period, silver standard and description.
Hénin & Cie – French 950 Silver Coffee Pot – Paris, c. 1900 – 475 g
Elegant antique solid silver coffee pot made by the renowned Parisian silversmith Hénin & Cie, circa 1900.
The coffee pot has a refined pear-shaped body with a tall curved spout, hinged domed cover and elegant scroll handle fitted with ivory insulators.
The body and cover are decorated with fine engine-turned ornament. Both sides feature circular medallions surrounded by finely engraved laurel and acanthus leaves. One medallion contains the intertwined initials “C.B.”. The borders are enriched with beaded ornament and subtle gilt details.
The piece bears the French Minerva head first-standard hallmark, confirming 950/1000 silver, together with the diamond-shaped Hénin & Cie maker's mark, incorporating a rose and star.
Maker: Hénin & Cie
Origin: Paris, France
Period: circa 1900
Material: 950/1000 silver
Weight: 475 g
Dimensions: H 22 cm × W 21.5 cm × D 12.5 cm
Condition: very good antique condition.
Accompanied by documentation concerning its maker, period, silver standard and description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
475 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Henin & Cie
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
22 cm
Width
21.5 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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