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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922
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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922

1900 - 1920
Description

This delightful silver and guilloche compact was made in Birmingham in 1922 by the renowned Henry Matthews. Of octagonal form, the front decorated with a vibrant turquoise colour enamel cabochon. The hinged lid opening to reveal a gilt interior.

Attachment ring for a chain.

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Date letter "x" for 1922.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Condition:

Good

Enamel in very good conditIon.

A couple of

Strong hinge.

Good clear hallmarks.

Back with minor surface wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Silver Compact to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206779
Dealers Internal Reference
AVR92
Description
This delightful silver and guilloche compact was made in Birmingham in 1922 by the renowned Henry Matthews. Of octagonal form, the front decorated with a vibrant turquoise colour enamel cabochon. The hinged lid opening to reveal a gilt interior.
fig 1. An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop.
fig 1. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922

Attachment ring for a chain.

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Date letter "x" for 1922.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Condition:

Good

Enamel in very good conditIon.

A couple of

Strong hinge.

Good clear hallmarks.

fig 2. An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop.
fig 2. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922

Back with minor surface wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 3. An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop.
fig 3. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922

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
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Silver Compact to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206779
Dealers Internal Ref
AVR92
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Archive I An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop.

Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922

Archive II An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop. View II
Archive III An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop. View III
Archive IV An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop. View IV
Archive V An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop. View V
Archive VI An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop. View VI
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An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop.
ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1922
Ref: SA1206779
An octagonal sterling silver Art Deco compact featuring a central circular panel of bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel with a suspension loop.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPowder Compacts
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver, Turquoise Blue
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel, octagonal frame, engine turning, suspension loop
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This silver and guilloche enamel compact is an Art Deco piece made in Birmingham in 1922 by Henry Matthews. The item is fashioned from sterling silver and vibrant turquoise blue enamel, showcasing an octagonal frame enclosing a central circular panel decorated with fine engine turning. Additional visible details include a small thumbpiece on the hinged lid, a hinge mechanism at the top edge, and a circular suspension loop attached at the bottom for a chain. The hallmarks and maker marks are stamped into the metal. The object measures 1 cm high, 4.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep. Such a compact functions primarily as a decorative antique for collectors of vanity items, or it may be displayed on a vanity table or carried suspended from a suitable chain as a portable accessory.

FAQs

Art Deco guilloche enamel compacts, created during the 1920s and 1930s, feature precise engine-turned geometric patterns carved into metal and covered with translucent coloured enamel.

Craftsmen engraved detailed patterns onto sterling silver or base metal using a rose engine lathe before applying layers of glass enamel, which were fired at high temperatures and polished smooth.

Authentic British pieces feature official assay office hallmarks, makers marks, and fine engine-turned detail beneath clear enamel without modern resin fills.

These vanity accessories are typically displayed on dressing tables, presented on mirrored trays, or placed inside shadow-box frames as wall art.

Clean delicately with a soft microfibre cloth, keeping the enamel away from extreme temperature shifts, moisture, and harsh polishing compounds.
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