Hermès ‘vide-pôches’ ashtrays, 1960s

Six magnificent and highly decorative white porcelain ashtrays or vide-pôches, with distinctive applied designs typical of the house of Hermès.

(From top) a pair of sunburst designs with azure-blue borders; a Zen garden surrounded by Bonsai trees; a Clipper ship flying the French flag; a brightly plumed parrot with sea-green borders, and a pair of red, winged mythical horses against a black ground with gilded highlights. All marked HERMÈS PARIS, circa 1960s. Each 8 inches (20 cm) long.

(All being sold individually, please contact us for information on other available patterns).

REFERENCE: 5584 (SOLD), 5589 (SOLD), 5553 (SOLD), 5588 (SOLD) and 5591 (SOLD)

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