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Stunning Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by James Deakin & Sons, Birmingham 1926
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Stunning Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by James Deakin & Sons, Birmingham 1926

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 November 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Stunning Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by James Deakin & Sons, Birmingham 1926” found a buyer.

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

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Description

This beautiful and rather unusual Art Deco silver and blue guilloche enamel dressing table jar is dated Birmingham 1926 and bears the marks of James Deakin & Sons. The stunning blue enamel lid fitted on a clear crystal glass body incised with geometric patterns and enamelled with blue motifs. The inner lid with pale gilt wash. The base star incised.

Hallmarks:

JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "B" for 1926.

Condition:

Very good

Enamel lid in excellent condition.

Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.

Dimensions:

Height: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Diameter: 10cm / 4 inches.

Lid diameter: 8.5cm / 3.4 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Guilloche Jar to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179061
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE80
Description
This beautiful and rather unusual Art Deco silver and blue guilloche enamel dressing table jar is dated Birmingham 1926 and bears the marks of James Deakin & Sons.
“
The stunning blue enamel lid fitted on a clear crystal glass body incised with geometric patterns and enamelled with blue motifs.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The inner lid with pale gilt wash. The base star incised.

fig 1. A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background.
fig 1. Stunning Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by James Deakin & Sons, Birmingham 1926

Hallmarks:

JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "B" for 1926.

Condition:

Very good

Enamel lid in excellent condition.

Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.

fig 2. A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background.
fig 2. Stunning Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by James Deakin & Sons, Birmingham 1926

Dimensions:

Height: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Diameter: 10cm / 4 inches.

Lid diameter: 8.5cm / 3.4 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 3. A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background.
fig 3. Stunning Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by James Deakin & Sons, Birmingham 1926

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Guilloche Jar to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179061
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE80
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Stunning Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by James Deakin & Sons, Birmingham 1926

Archive II A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background. View II
Archive III A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background. View IV
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A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background.
STUNNING ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DRESSING TABLE JAR BY JAMES DEAKIN & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1926
Ref: SA1179061
A round glass dressing table jar features a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid set in sterling silver, resting on a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVanity Jars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsGuilloche engine-turned engraving, Cut glass body, Translucent enamel finish
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Guilloche enamel is a decorative technique where a precise, intricate pattern is mechanically engraved into a metal surface, usually silver or gold, and then covered with a translucent layer of coloured enamel that allows the underlying pattern to show through.

Traditional dressing table jars from the early 20th century were commonly constructed from cut glass or crystal bases paired with sterling silver lids, frequently embellished with vitreous enamel or hand-carved details.

Authentic pieces generally feature clear hallmarks stamped on the silver rim or lid, indicating the makers mark, assay office, purity standard, and date letter, alongside the characteristic weight and clarity of period-cut glass.

These decorative containers can be displayed atop a minimalist dressing table, bathroom shelf, or wooden side cabinet to introduce a subtle touch of historical colour and metallic sheen to contemporary spaces.

Enamel pieces should be cleaned gently using a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical dips, abrasive polishes, or prolonged immersion in water that could damage the delicate glass-based enamel.
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