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A Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar
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A Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 March 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
This “Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar” found a buyer.

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A gorgeous silver and guilloche enamel dressing table jar of wonderful quality. The enamel lid is in a beautiful Violet colourway, with the inside being fully gilded. The tactile glass jar is oval in shape, with panel cut sides and is delightfully finished with a bevelled base. A timeless piece that would grace any dressing table. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no damage to the silver or enamel and no chips or cracks to the glass.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Cole Brothers.

Date :- London 1928.

Height :- 9.5 cms.

Width :- 7.2 cms.

Depth :- 4.6 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Guilloche Enamel Silver Jar to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
4.6cm (1.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114606
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2078
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Description
A gorgeous silver and guilloche enamel dressing table jar of wonderful quality. The enamel lid is in a beautiful Violet colourway, with the inside being fully gilded.
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The tactile glass jar is oval in shape, with panel cut sides and is delightfully finished with a bevelled base.
Andrew Cox Antiques

A timeless piece that would grace any dressing table. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique glass dressing table jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a purple guilloche enamel lid with an engine-turned sunburst pattern.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no damage to the silver or enamel and no chips or cracks to the glass.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Cole Brothers.

Date :- London 1928.

Height :- 9.5 cms.

Width :- 7.2 cms.

Depth :- 4.6 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Guilloche Enamel Silver Jar to the 1920s.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
4.6cm (1.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114606
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2078
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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An antique glass dressing table jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a purple guilloche enamel lid with an engine-turned sunburst pattern.
A gorgeous silver & guilloche enamel dressing table jar
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An antique glass dressing table jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a purple guilloche enamel lid with an engine-turned sunburst pattern.
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  • ObjectVanity Jars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel, Engine-turned pattern, Fluted glass body
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 7.2 cm (3 in) x D 4.6 cm (2 in)

Guilloche is a decorative technique where a precise, intricate pattern is mechanically engraved into a metal substrate, typically sterling silver, before translucent coloured enamel is applied over the top. This technique gained immense popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly within Edwardian and Art Deco vanity sets.

These jars typically feature a body made of cut, moulded, or blown glass, paired with a lid crafted from sterling silver. The lid often incorporates decorative elements such as guilloche enamel, hand-engraving, or set gemstones.

Authentic pieces usually feature British hallmarks stamped on the silver rim or bezel, indicating the assay office, silver standard, and date letter. Additionally, period enamel often exhibits fine age-related micro-crazing and traditional hand-turned engine-turning patterns under magnification.

These decorative items add a touch of historic craftsmanship when displayed on a bedroom dressing table, a bathroom shelf, or an open tray alongside contemporary perfume bottles and accessories.

Enamel is sensitive to harsh chemicals, abrasives, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Cleaning should be done gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial silver dips that can seep under the enamel and cause lifting or discolouration.
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