Pillbox - Hermès - Silver - France - 20th Century

Hermès Paris pillbox in solid silver, Louis XV design – Ravinet d’Enfert

Elegant circular pillbox by Hermès Paris, crafted in solid silver with a vermeil interior.

The lid is adorned with a relief of a Louis XV coin, depicting the sovereign’s profile accompanied by the inscription LUD. XV REX CHRISTIANISS., inspired by 18th-century French royal coins.

The interior, entirely plated in vermeil, features a finely engraved design depicting a female allegory inspired by classical numismatic iconography. Standing, she holds a scepter and a cornucopia, symbols of prosperity and wealth. This refined decoration, rarely seen on a pillbox, attests to the care taken in its creation and lends the object a precious and erudite character.

The piece bears the French boar’s head hallmark, guaranteeing sterling silver, as well as the silversmith’s mark R ♣ D, corresponding to the prestigious Ravinet d’Enfert firm, a supplier to major French houses, including Hermès.

A discreet and refined luxury item, this pillbox combines the prestige of the House of Hermès, the excellence of French silversmithing, and a design inspired by royal numismatics, appealing to both Hermès collectors and connoisseurs of objets d’art.

Features:

• Brand: Hermès Paris
• Silversmith: Ravinet d’Enfert (hallmark R ♣ D)
• Material: Solid silver (boar’s head hallmark)
• Interior: Vermeil, engraved with a female allegory holding a scepter and a cornucopia
• Lid decoration: Reproduction of a Louis XV coin
• Weight: 26
• Condition: Very good condition with a slight patina from use.