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Antique Silver and Enamel Jewellery Box
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Antique Silver and Enamel Jewellery Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 December 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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A very pretty English sterling silver jewellery box with a stunning turquoise coloured guilloche enamel top. The box, which dates from the exciting and glamorous early 1920's, stands on three elegant legs and the well fitted hinged top lifts to reveal a black velvet lining. A charming box of superb quality that would make a very special gift or a personal indulgence!

Hallmarked Birmingham 1923

Code: D1092

Diameter: 2.75" 7cm

Height: 1.5" 4 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Silver and Enamel Trinket Box to the 1920s.

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SA1182133
Dealers Internal Reference
D1092
Description
A very pretty English sterling silver jewellery box with a stunning turquoise coloured guilloche enamel top.
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The box, which dates from the exciting and glamorous early 1920's, stands on three elegant legs and the well fitted hinged top lifts to reveal a black velvet lining.
Hobson May Collection

A charming box of superb quality that would make a very special gift or a personal indulgence!

Hallmarked Birmingham 1923

Code: D1092

Diameter: 2.75" 7cm

Height: 1.5" 4 cm

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Silver and Enamel Trinket Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182133
Dealers Internal Ref
D1092
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A round antique silver trinket box featuring a bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel lid and three small cabriole feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A round antique silver trinket box featuring a bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel lid and three small cabriole feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver and Enamel Jewellery Box

Archive II A round antique silver trinket box featuring a bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel lid and three small cabriole feet. View II
Archive III A round antique silver trinket box featuring a bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel lid and three small cabriole feet. View III
Archive IV A round antique silver trinket box featuring a bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel lid and three small cabriole feet. View IV
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
Telephone 07768 304056 or 0771 386 0021
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A round antique silver trinket box featuring a bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel lid and three small cabriole feet.
Antique Silver and Enamel Jewellery Box
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A round antique silver trinket box featuring a bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel lid and three small cabriole feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass Enamel
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsGuilloche engine-turned pattern, Cabriole feet, Beaded silver rim, Domed translucent enamel
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Guilloche enamel is a decorative technique where a precise, repetitive pattern is mechanically engraved into a metal surface beneath a translucent layer of coloured enamel. It reached the height of its popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, frequently utilised by makers such as Faberge and various British and European silversmiths for luxury dressing table accessories.

These boxes are typically constructed from sterling silver, often featuring a base of spun or stamped metal fitted with miniature cast feet or bezels. The enamel work involves fusing powdered glass to the metal surface at high temperatures, frequently over a hand-turned guilloche engine-turned background to create shimmering optical effects.

Authentic pieces are identified by examining hallmarks stamped on the silver rim or base, which indicate the metal purity, makers mark, and assay office. The enamel should show age-appropriate micro-scratching under magnification, and the mounting must be securely integrated into the silver framework without modern synthetic adhesives.

This piece can be placed atop a stack of art books on a coffee table or positioned on a dressing table tray to introduce a concentrated splash of colour and metallic texture. Its small scale makes it an ideal focal point for surface styling without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Enamel is sensitive to harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaning, and sudden temperature changes, which can cause cracking or discolouration. Silver components should be polished gently with a microfibre cloth and proprietary silver cleaner, taking care to avoid direct contact between polish and the vulnerable enamel edges.
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