AUSTRIAN 1910 Neo Classic Guilloche Enameled Box In .900 Sterling Silver

An art deco guilloche enamel box.

This is a fabulous rectangular antique case-box, created in Vienna Austria back in the 1910. The beautiful box has been crafted with neo-classic geometric patterns in solid .900/.999 standard silver with 24kt gilded interiors. The box is embellished with a gorgeous engine turned guilloche, which is topped with navy blue and turquoise blue hard glass enamels, all inside a rectangular neo classic frame treated with black enamel. The box is fitted with a lid mounted in a concealed seven barrels hinge.

Weight: 143.95 Grams, (92.30 Dwt).

Measurements: 93 mm by 66 mm by 15 mm (3.65 x 2.55 x 0.59 Inches).

Hallmarks: Both parts are stamped with Austrian-Hungarian empire: the hexagonal mark with Diana facing to the right (1867-1922) with the 2A for the city of Vienna and the assay of the .900/.999 sterling silver, the serial cases number 1 and in addition stamped at the upper border with two Polish import-export mark of Diana facing to the left with 2W, for the city of Warszawa.

Guilloché 

This 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: This box is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.

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

INVENTORY REF: D071724KSNE/4.152