Wells Co 1930 Enameled Guilloche Round Pill Box In .925 Sterling Silver

An art deco guilloche enamel pill box made by Wells & Company.

Very cute enamel round pill box, created during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This beautiful antique piece was carefully crafted at the workshops of the Wells Company in solid .925/.999 standard silver with a twisted lid. White enameled in the interior and embellished on top with engine turned guilloche decoration with applications of translucent pale white enamel and rose flowers garlands.

Weight: 17.50 Grams, (11.22 Dwt).

Measurements: Diameter of 34 mm and a height of 17 mm (1.34 x 0.67 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark W associated to Wells, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "WELLS STERLING".

Wells & Company

Wells & Co. was founded in 1922 by Raymond L. Wellswere. They was a jewelery company operating between 1922-1978 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA. Their range of charms and enameled boxes branded ‘Top Hat Sterling Silver Charms’, is identified by WELLS STER. stamp, sometimes with a top hat containing the letter ‘W’.

Guilloché 

Is a term used in fine jewelry or objects de Vertu to enhance the appearance of boxes, frames, brooches, rings or pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the Guilloché treatment and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel, giving the geometric patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue. 

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.

Condition: The overall condition of this box is impeccable. Beside the little normal wear, there is no trace of wear to the silver. The enamel is secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D082123MNMK/.5188