Hermès - Ashtray - "Carrozza e Cavalli" - high-quality porcelain






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Hermès Paris porcelain ashtray titled “Carrozza e Cavalli”, dating from the 1970s–1980s, made in high‑quality porcelain with an ochre/orange and gold trim, a brown suede base, and measures approximately 20 cm deep by 16.5 cm wide and 4 cm high; it is in very good condition with minor wear on the gilding.
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HERMÈS - PARIS | Porcelain Ashtray "Carriage and Horses"\n\nPeriod: 1970s-1980s\nOrigin: France\nMaterial: Fine quality porcelain\n\nDetailed description:\nElegant ashtray from the prestigious Parisian Maison Hermès, a symbol of refinement and luxury. Made of high-quality porcelain, it features a splendid multicolored decoration depicting a historic carriage drawn by trotting horses, an iconic equestrian motif that celebrates the origins of the French brand of the same name.\n\nThe design is enhanced by:\n- Double profiling in ochre/orange and gold tones\n- Lattice pattern on the edge, elegantly defined\n- Brown dark suede leather base (slightly flattened by time, as shown in the image)\n- Official mark "HERMÈS - PARIS c" incised on the porcelain\n- Dimensions: Approximately 20 x 17 cm\n\nConditions and characteristics:\nThe item shows authentic signs of age, a testament to its history. The porcelain is in excellent condition, with minor wear on the gilding, perfectly consistent with the era and use. Perfect for vintage Hermès collectors and enthusiasts of period decorative design.\n\nCollectible value:\nCollectors’ Hermès ashtrays from the 1970s-1980s, with traditional equestrian motifs, are highly sought-after pieces by international collectors.\nEach piece is a functional decorative work that combines French craftsmanship, noble materials, and the unmistakable style of the House of Hermès.\n\nKey selling points:\n- Authentic Hermès Paris\n- Classic and iconic motif (horses and carriage)\n- Limoges-quality porcelain\n- Vintage era coveted by collectors\n- Signatures and original marks verifiable\n\nCarefully packed shipping with tracking and insurance.\nAny additional charges such as taxes or duties will be borne exclusively by the buyer.
HERMÈS - PARIS | Porcelain Ashtray "Carriage and Horses"\n\nPeriod: 1970s-1980s\nOrigin: France\nMaterial: Fine quality porcelain\n\nDetailed description:\nElegant ashtray from the prestigious Parisian Maison Hermès, a symbol of refinement and luxury. Made of high-quality porcelain, it features a splendid multicolored decoration depicting a historic carriage drawn by trotting horses, an iconic equestrian motif that celebrates the origins of the French brand of the same name.\n\nThe design is enhanced by:\n- Double profiling in ochre/orange and gold tones\n- Lattice pattern on the edge, elegantly defined\n- Brown dark suede leather base (slightly flattened by time, as shown in the image)\n- Official mark "HERMÈS - PARIS c" incised on the porcelain\n- Dimensions: Approximately 20 x 17 cm\n\nConditions and characteristics:\nThe item shows authentic signs of age, a testament to its history. The porcelain is in excellent condition, with minor wear on the gilding, perfectly consistent with the era and use. Perfect for vintage Hermès collectors and enthusiasts of period decorative design.\n\nCollectible value:\nCollectors’ Hermès ashtrays from the 1970s-1980s, with traditional equestrian motifs, are highly sought-after pieces by international collectors.\nEach piece is a functional decorative work that combines French craftsmanship, noble materials, and the unmistakable style of the House of Hermès.\n\nKey selling points:\n- Authentic Hermès Paris\n- Classic and iconic motif (horses and carriage)\n- Limoges-quality porcelain\n- Vintage era coveted by collectors\n- Signatures and original marks verifiable\n\nCarefully packed shipping with tracking and insurance.\nAny additional charges such as taxes or duties will be borne exclusively by the buyer.
