Identification of jardinier, French H&Cie ?

[Fraser]

Hi, Need help to identify jardinier. Assumed to be French from 18th or 19th century. Text H&Cie in a diamond/rhomb. What is the custom in using a persons profile as hallmark, who is it ? Weight ca. 2,5 kg. Appriciate any help. Fraser

PS. Sorry for posting in the wrong thread first.




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[Silvy]

hallmark for french made export only.1878-1973,
The person is Mercury. ( der Götterbote)
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[Fraser]

Thank you Silvy for your reply!
Here are some other photos if you can tell more about the ohject.






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[2209patrick]

Henin & Cie, Paris, France.



Regards,
Pat.
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[dinio]

Hi,
Here are more details on this maker's mark:

Name: Hénin
variant: (& Cie) (Hénin et Vivier successor)
Initials: H.et.Cie.
Profession: Fabricant orfèvre
Working place: 75 Paris
Workshop address: 77 rue des Archives
Warranty number: B933
Prefecture number: 11364
Date registered: 7 august 1896
Symbols: a rosebud above the initials, a star below

Hope this helps.

Dinio
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