Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill / Trinket Box, 1960s-1980s

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Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill/Trinket Box, Made in France, circa 1960s–1980s

A chic and finely crafted round Hermès … Read more Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill/Trinket Box, Made in France, circa 1960s–1980s

A chic and finely crafted round Hermès Paris box in ormolu with a striking carnelian-red enamel lid, made in France and dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. Measuring 1.5 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches high, this compact circular box is the epitome of understated French luxury design. The body is finished in rich ormolu-style gilding, with smooth, polished surfaces inside and out. The lid features a disc of vivid red enamel, designed to evoke the warmth and brilliance of carnelian, a stone historically associated with vitality, courage, and protection.

Hermès was known during the 1960s–1980s for producing a range of finely made personal accessories—ashtrays, pill boxes, travel items, and desk objects—designed to bring refinement into everyday rituals. This example reflects that heritage, merging the timeless traditions of French metalwork and enameling with modernist restraint.

Marked “Hermès Paris – Made in France” on the underside, the piece demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship and elegant simplicity that define the house’s decorative arts. Its versatile size suggests multiple uses: as a pill or snuff box, a vanity container for rings or cufflinks, or a small travel companion for mints or keepsakes.

Highly collectible today, this Hermès Paris enamel and gilt box is both functional and decorative—a refined accent for a desk, dressing table, or pocket, and a perfect gift for a collector of Hermès luxury objects. See less