TREASURE FINE JEWELRY

AUSTRIAN 1915 Art Deco Guilloche Enameled Box In .900 Sterling Silver

$2,985.00

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An art deco guilloche enamel box.

This is a fabulous octagonal antique case-box, created in Vienna Austria back in the 1915. The beautiful box has been designed with geometric patterns and chamfered corners in the art deco and neo-classic style. The rare and unusual box has been carefully crafted in solid .900/.999 standard silver with 24 karats gilded interiors. The lid of this box is decorated with openwork openings showing a gate in the center and four butterflies in the corners, to be used as a dressing table vinaigrette.

The box is embellished fully around with a gorgeous engine-turned guilloche, which is topped with light yellow and blue hard glass enamels, all inside an octagonal neo classic frame. The box is fitted with a lid mounted in a concealed nine barrels hinge.

Vinaigrette Box

Is a small carry-on or desk box container with a perforated top, containing a strongly scented substance such as vinegar, smelling salts, perfume or flowers.

Weight: 196.8 Grams, (128.25 Dwt).

Measurements: 92 mm by 65 mm by 35 mm (3.63 x 2.55 x 1.38 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 maker's mark and the serial cases number 0600.

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: D072324GOCR/5.676