Hemès: Table Fireworks, 1987. Lead Soldier. 150 Years Hermes Vintage

Very rare set of two table fireworks and two refills, by Hermes, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the house.

Each set of fireworks is in a red cardboard folding box, adorned on the lid with a composition produced by Michel Duchêne for the 150th anniversary of the Hermes house, founded in 1837. They are also inscribed: “Hermès // Faubourg Saint Honoré // Paris // Table fireworks ”.
They still have their original Bolduc, created especially for the 150th anniversary of the House, inscribed: "1837 Hermès celebrates 150 years 1897"
The interior reveals a shiny silver paper structure that hosts three-story fireworks fountains and sparklers in silver-metal cups.

Each tabletop fireworks display is decorated with lead soldier, horsemen and swan. The richly colored figures hold small fireworks in their hands.
The four cups containing Bengal lights are decorated in bas reliefs of a horsemen taking up those in lead.

The fireworks were used (used fountains present on one, not the second) but a box of refills for both fires is present. It includes two main fountains, 16 large fountains, 24 small fountains and eight Bengal lights (two Bengal lights were probably lit).

An instruction manual comes with the lights to complete this rare set.

There are a few variations between the two boxes: one has the corners of the main terrace rounded off and one of the covers is inscribed "Design Michel Duchêne / Made in France"


Very rare set of two table fireworks and their refills, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the house of Hermès, in 1987.

39.5 x 35 cm
31 cm high.


Good condition. They have already been used and therefore show signs of wear: traces on the silver paper, oxidation of the silver metal cups, small twists on some lead soldiers. Rubbed boxes. On the same fire: lack of a fire held in the hand of the soldier at the top of the pyramid and lack of a fire by a horseman, two horsemen were glued together, with a small lack of silver paper at the base.
Take a good look at the photos to appreciate the condition, don't hesitate to ask me questions.
The refill has been kept dry but I cannot guarantee it will work.


Personal delivery in Paris. A shipment is possible, contact me.