Hermes Horse Head & Horse Bit Covered Dish — France, 1960s

Name: Hermes Horse Head & Horse Bit Covered Dish — France, 1960s
Brand: Collectors Gene
Price: 2790.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

A extremely rare mid-century Hermes covered serving dish in silver plate, distinguished by sculptural horse head handles and an elegantly domed lid with round horse bit handle. Crafted in France during the 1960s, the piece reflects Hermes’ enduring equestrian heritage and refined approach to entertaining objects.

The elongated horse head handles and round horse bit finial possess a distinctly modernist silhouette while still nodding to the maison’s deep roots in saddlery and sporting culture. Balanced proportions and restrained detailing allow the sculptural elements to remain the focal point, giving the piece a quietly dramatic presence whether displayed on a dining table, bar, or sideboard.

Both functional and decorative, this covered dish embodies the sophisticated entertaining aesthetic associated with Hermes homewares of the mid-20th century.

Collectors Notes

Vintage Hermes entertaining pieces from this era are increasingly difficult to source especially examples that so clearly communicate the brand's equestrian DNA. The horse head handles feel unmistakably Hermes without becoming overly literal, striking a balance between sculpture and utility that the maison executed exceptionally well during the 1960s.

Pieces like this work beautifully beyond formal dining. It can hold wrapped chocolates, citrus, cocktail garnishes, or simply exist as a sculptural centerpiece layered into a library or bar setting. The reflective silver surface paired with the dramatic figural handles gives it the kind of cinematic presence collectors are always searching for.

An especially compelling addition for collectors of Hermes tableware, equestrian objects, or refined sporting interiors.

It's a fitting addition to our Vintage Hermes and Home Decor collections, and a cinematic Housewarming Gifts pick.

Dimensions

~ 10.5 x 7.5"

Shipping

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Who Are You Buying From?

Every object here has a journey before it ever reaches you. I've spent years seeking these pieces out, in back rooms of old ateliers, from families who've inherited more than they can keep, through dealers I've come to trust, in conversations with people who still work with their hands, because I've always believed the things we choose to live with should carry something true. What began as a private obsession became a devotion, one I now share with my wife and daughter, who remind me daily that the best collections are the ones built to be passed down, not simply owned. What you're holding isn't just an object. You're inheriting its story, and becoming part of its next chapter.