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Hermes Sterling Silver Box C.1950's
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Hermes Sterling Silver Box C.1950's

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Puckerings
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A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver).

The wooden interior moves out halfway one end and halfway the other end. Perfect for playing cards, this one came to us with some cards in it.

It is also hallmarked for the top notch silversmith, Ravinet d’Enfert, who made all of Hermes silver pieces.

The company founded in 1845 by E. Tonnelier was acquired in 1882 by Louis Ravinet (1854-1925). In 1891, Charles d’Enfert (1865-1960) entered into a partnership with Louis Ravinet and the company took the denomination of Ravinet d’Enfert. Ravinet d’Enfert has been located in Paris for more than a century at the Hotel de Caumartin, 83 rue du Temple in the « Marais ».

The firm participated on a regular basis in exhibitions and received high rewards: gold medals at the Lyon Universal Exhibition in 1894 and Brussels in 1897. Ravinet d’Enfert was exhibiting in the International exhibitions of 1900, 1925 and 1937, and obtained a silver medal in Brussels in 1958.

Signed on the back for the iconic luxury brand, "Hermes Paris".

Excellent condition measuring 6 5/8" x 4" x 1"

457 Grams / 14.68 Troy Ounces with wood / without cards.

Item: 42113

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Hermes Sterling Silver Box to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 06188351
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Maker's mark R clover D in a lozenge: Parisian silversmiths Ravinet d’Enfert.
Octagonal Minerva mark: French first-standard silver of 950 parts per thousand.
Stamped Hermès Paris on the reverse: luxury retail commission.
Engine-turned wavy pattern and geometric monogram: mid-twentieth-century French design.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
16.8cm (6.61")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA741193
Dealers Internal Reference
42113
Description
A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver).

The wooden interior moves out halfway one end and halfway the other end. Perfect for playing cards, this one came to us with some cards in it.

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It is also hallmarked for the top notch silversmith, Ravinet d’Enfert, who made all of Hermes silver pieces.
Puckerings
fig 1. A rectangular sterling silver box with a fine engine-turned geometric pattern and a central engraved monogram.
fig 1. Hermes Sterling Silver Box C.1950's

The company founded in 1845 by E. Tonnelier was acquired in 1882 by Louis Ravinet (1854-1925). In 1891, Charles d’Enfert (1865-1960) entered into a partnership with Louis Ravinet and the company took the denomination of Ravinet d’Enfert. Ravinet d’Enfert has been located in Paris for more than a century at the Hotel de Caumartin, 83 rue du Temple in the « Marais ».

fig 2. A rectangular sterling silver box with a fine engine-turned geometric pattern and a central engraved monogram.
fig 2. Hermes Sterling Silver Box C.1950's

The firm participated on a regular basis in exhibitions and received high rewards: gold medals at the Lyon Universal Exhibition in 1894 and Brussels in 1897. Ravinet d’Enfert was exhibiting in the International exhibitions of 1900, 1925 and 1937, and obtained a silver medal in Brussels in 1958.

fig 3. A rectangular sterling silver box with a fine engine-turned geometric pattern and a central engraved monogram.
fig 3. Hermes Sterling Silver Box C.1950's

Signed on the back for the iconic luxury brand, "Hermes Paris".

Excellent condition measuring 6 5/8" x 4" x 1"

457 Grams / 14.68 Troy Ounces with wood / without cards.

Item: 42113

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK.

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Hermes Sterling Silver Box to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 06188351
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Maker's mark R clover D in a lozenge: Parisian silversmiths Ravinet d’Enfert.
Octagonal Minerva mark: French first-standard silver of 950 parts per thousand.
Stamped Hermès Paris on the reverse: luxury retail commission.
Engine-turned wavy pattern and geometric monogram: mid-twentieth-century French design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
16.8cm (6.61")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA741193
Dealers Internal Ref
42113
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Archive I A rectangular sterling silver box with a fine engine-turned geometric pattern and a central engraved monogram.

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A rectangular sterling silver box with a fine engine-turned geometric pattern and a central engraved monogram.
Hermes Sterling Silver Box c.1950's
Ref: SA741193
A rectangular sterling silver box with a fine engine-turned geometric pattern and a central engraved monogram.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Cases
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned pattern, Central monogram cartouche, Rectangular box form
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x W 16.8 cm (7 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This mid-century modern sterling silver box from the 1950s displays a rectangular form in a bright silver colour, highlighted by a fine engine-turned geometric pattern across the top surface. A central rectangular cartouche bears an engraved monogram, while the clean-lined structure shows crisp corner mouldings and a sliding wooden interior mechanism visible at both ends. Measuring 10.2 cm high, 16.8 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep, the piece bears French silver hallmarks including the Minerva mark and the stamp for silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert, alongside signature branding for Hermes Paris. Positioned on an office desk, the box provides a refined storage solution for playing cards, business cards, or small stationery items. The gleaming metallic finish and understated geometric motifs complement contemporary workspaces and traditional libraries alike, adding a touch of mid-century elegance to everyday organization. The durable sterling silver construction ensures longevity for regular desktop use.

FAQs

Engine-turned sterling silver boxes gained prominence in the early to mid-20th century as luxury personal and desk accessories. Techniques such as guilloche engraving were utilised by premier luxury houses to create intricate geometric patterns on precious metals.

These boxes are typically crafted from solid sterling silver or high-grade silver alloys, featuring precision guilloche or engine-turned engraving. Interior linings often consist of cedar wood, velvet, or polished silver.

Authenticity is verified through stamped makers marks, official purity hallmarks such as the French Minerva head or British lion passant, and precise geometric engine-turning consistent with period craft standards.

A sterling silver box functions as a structured accent when placed on an office desk, console table, or nightstand. It provides functional storage for small items while introducing a metallic textural accent to modern decor.

Regular dusting with a non-abrasive microfibre cloth prevents dust accumulation. When oxidisation occurs, clean gently using a specialised silver polishing cloth or mild silver foam, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage engraved details.
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