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A Lovely Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box
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A Lovely Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 February 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
This “Lovely Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box” found a buyer.

It was listed by Andrew Cox Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A gorgeous silver and guilloche enamel pill box. The silver body is richly gilded to the inside and the lid is beautifully enamelled to the top in an attractive lilac. A superb and eye-catching piece, both decorative and useful. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the lid and no cracks, losses or chips to the enamel.

Date :- Birmingham 1924.

Maker :- Horton & Allday.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Diameter :- 4.2 cms. (widest point).

Height :- 2.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver and Enamel Pill Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
4.2cm (1.65")
Depth
4.2cm (1.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124642
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2088
Dealers Notes

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Description
A gorgeous silver and guilloche enamel pill box.
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The silver body is richly gilded to the inside and the lid is beautifully enamelled to the top in an attractive lilac.
Andrew Cox Antiques

A superb and eye-catching piece, both decorative and useful. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A small circular silver pill box with a pink guilloche enamel lid and a gold gilt interior.
fig 1. A Lovely Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the lid and no cracks, losses or chips to the enamel.

Date :- Birmingham 1924.

Maker :- Horton & Allday.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Diameter :- 4.2 cms. (widest point).

Height :- 2.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver and Enamel Pill Box to the 1920s.

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
4.2cm (1.65")
Depth
4.2cm (1.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124642
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2088
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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United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 187
Items Sold 1,894
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A small circular silver pill box with a pink guilloche enamel lid and a gold gilt interior.
A lovely silver & guilloche enamel pill box
Ref: SA1124642
A small circular silver pill box with a pink guilloche enamel lid and a gold gilt interior.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsGuilloche engine-turned pattern, Vitreous enamel coating, Gilt interior wash
  • SizeH 2.2 cm (1 in) x W 4.2 cm (2 in) x D 4.2 cm (2 in)

Guilloche enamel is a decorative technique where a precise geometric pattern is mechanically engraved into metal before translucent enamel is applied. It reached the height of its popularity during the Edwardian era and the Art Deco period.

These items are typically constructed from sterling silver or silver gilt, featuring a vitreous glass enamel coating fused to the metal surface through high-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces generally feature clear silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, maker, and standard of silver, alongside hand-applied enamel that shows micro-crazing, age-appropriate wear, and natural oxidisation underneath.

Small decorative boxes work well when displayed on a dressing table tray, stacked on top of coffee table books, or placed inside a cabinet of curiosities to add a touch of metallic shine and colour.

Enamel should be cleaned gently using a soft, dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth to avoid scratching. Harsh silver dips and abrasive metal polishes must be kept away from the enamel surface to prevent permanent damage.
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