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Heavy Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box C.1900
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Heavy Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Description

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver.

All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing the intricate engine turned design below; the top is adorned with hand painted pink/red roses and foilage.

The lid fits perfectly with a secure catch which snaps shut when not in use. The hinged lid opens to reveal a lavishly gilded interior both the base and lid are where the hallmark can be found, this one in use from 1872 to 1918 so late Victorian or Edwardian in era.

Excellent condition with minor wear commensurate with age, no enamel loss. 2 1/2" x 1 7/8" x 3/4"; A solid box weighing 97.50 Grams / 3.14 Troy Ounces.

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ITEM ID 41856

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.9cm (0.75")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
4.8cm (1.89")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Guilloche Enamel Silver Box to the 1900s.

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SA675177
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41856
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Description
An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver.
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All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing the intricate engine turned design below; the top is adorned with hand painted pink/red roses and foilage.
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fig 1. An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands.
fig 1. Heavy Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box C.1900

The lid fits perfectly with a secure catch which snaps shut when not in use. The hinged lid opens to reveal a lavishly gilded interior both the base and lid are where the hallmark can be found, this one in use from 1872 to 1918 so late Victorian or Edwardian in era.

fig 2. An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands.
fig 2. Heavy Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box C.1900

Excellent condition with minor wear commensurate with age, no enamel loss. 2 1/2" x 1 7/8" x 3/4"; A solid box weighing 97.50 Grams / 3.14 Troy Ounces.

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

ITEM ID 41856

Height
1.9cm (0.75")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
4.8cm (1.89")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Guilloche Enamel Silver Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA675177
Dealers Internal Ref
41856
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Archive I An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands.

Heavy Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box C.1900

Archive II An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View II
Archive III An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View III
Archive IV An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View IV
Archive V An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View V
Archive VI An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View IX
Archive X An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View X
Archive XI An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View XI
Archive XII An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands. View XII
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An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands.
Heavy Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box c.1900
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An octagonal sterling silver pill box with a white guilloche enamel lid decorated with engine-turned sunburst patterns and hand-painted pink rose garlands.
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A guilloche enamel box is a decorative container featuring engine-turned geometric patterns cut into metal, typically sterling silver, covered with layers of translucent enamel. Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these pieces were often produced in Austria, Russia, and France for use as pill, snuff, or trinket boxes.

Craftsmen used a specialised rose engine lathe to engrave precise patterns into a sterling silver substrate. Translucent glass enamel paste was then applied over the metalwork and fired at high temperatures before being polished flat and decorated with hand-painted details.

Authentic examples feature genuine maker marks, purity hallmarks such as 925 or regional assay stamps, and finely engine-turned patterns visible beneath uniform enamel. Genuine antique enamel shows fine depth and precision without modern synthetic resin coatings.

A small silver enamel box functions well as a decorative accent placed atop a dressing table, within a mirrored tray, or stacked on books on a bedside table. Its metallic lustre and detailed enamel work add texture and period character to vanity displays.

Wipe the enamel surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that could scratch glass enamel. Silver edges can be lightly buffed with a dedicated silver cloth, taking care not to let polish seep into the enamel seams.
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