Sold 21 February 2025 · Hobson May Collection

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Description

An Art Deco period silver powder compact hallmarked Birmingham 1927 with guilloche enamel top in a lovely deep rose pink. The compact retains its original powder and puff and is in very good condition.

A lovely gift or a personal indulgence.

1927

Diameter: 2.25" 5.5 cm

Height: .5" 1 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Powder Compact to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA940387

Dealers Internal Reference

D991

Description

A lovely gift or a personal indulgence.

1927

Diameter: 2.25" 5.5 cm

Height: .5" 1 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Powder Compact to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA940387

Dealers Internal Ref

D991

About the Dealer

Hobson May Collection

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectPowder Compacts
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
ColourPink
MotifsGuilloche engraving, Engine-turned pattern, Circular form, Bezel setting
SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

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 Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods of the early to mid-20th century.

Vintage powder compacts were typically crafted from metals such as sterling silver, brass, or nickel-plated alloys, often featuring decorative surfaces finished with vitreous enamel, mother-of-pearl, or tortoiseshell.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit traditional hallmarks stamped on the metal rim, hand-finished enamel work with characteristic depth, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear on the inner mirror and hinge mechanisms.

An antique compact can be displayed on a vanity tray, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled atop a stack of vintage books to add a touch of historic metallic texture and colour to a dressing room or bedroom.

Silver should be gently polished with a soft, non-abrasive cloth specifically formulated for precious metals, taking care to avoid harsh chemical dips that can damage fragile enamel surfaces or loosen fitted mirrors.