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Fabulous Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box by Cohen & Charles, Chester 1910
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Fabulous Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box by Cohen & Charles, Chester 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 April 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Fabulous Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box by Cohen & Charles, Chester 1910” 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 rare silver and dual colour guilloche enamel pill box was made by Cohen & Charles and is dated Chester 1910. Of unusual triangular form, the delicately engraved guilloche enamel lid a vibrant blue colour surrounded by an elegant silver rimmed white border inset with silver motifs. Plain silver sides and base. Gilt inner lid and interior.

Hallmarks:

C&C for Cohen & Charles.

Chester Assay mark.

date letter "K" for 1910.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Sides of triangle: 4.5cm - 1.6 inches.

Height: 1.5cm - 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Enamel in excellent condition.

Minor surface wear to the silver base.

Good set of marks.

Gilt interior still bright and rich.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Pill Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195895
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV82
Description
This rare silver and dual colour guilloche enamel pill box was made by Cohen & Charles and is dated Chester 1910.
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Of unusual triangular form, the delicately engraved guilloche enamel lid a vibrant blue colour surrounded by an elegant silver rimmed white border inset with silver motifs.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Plain silver sides and base. Gilt inner lid and interior.

fig 1. A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border.
fig 1. Fabulous Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box by Cohen & Charles, Chester 1910

Hallmarks:

C&C for Cohen & Charles.

Chester Assay mark.

date letter "K" for 1910.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Sides of triangle: 4.5cm - 1.6 inches.

Height: 1.5cm - 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Enamel in excellent condition.

fig 2. A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border.
fig 2. Fabulous Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box by Cohen & Charles, Chester 1910

Minor surface wear to the silver base.

Good set of marks.

Gilt interior still bright and rich.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 3. A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border.
fig 3. Fabulous Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box by Cohen & Charles, Chester 1910

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
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Pill Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195895
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV82
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 triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box by Cohen & Charles, Chester 1910

Archive II A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border. View II
Archive III A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border. View III
Archive IV A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border. View IV
Archive V A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border. View V
Archive VI A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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Items Sold 2,224
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A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border.
FABULOUS SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PILL BOX BY COHEN & CHARLES, CHESTER 1910
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A triangular sterling silver pill box featuring a vibrant blue guilloche enamel lid decorated with engraved floral motifs and a white enamel border.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material[Sterling Silver, Vitreous Enamel]
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsGuilloche engraving, Floral pattern, Enamel border, Triangular form
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Guilloche is a decorative technique where a precise, intricate pattern is mechanically engraved into a metal surface beneath a translucent layer of enamel. It gained immense popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly within Edwardian and Art Deco design.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver, often featuring hand-engraved foundations overlaid with vitreous glass enamel fired at high temperatures. Makers frequently utilised specialised hallmarks to designate purity, manufacturing year, and assay office origin.

Authentification relies on inspecting crisp makers marks, date letters, and assay office symbols stamped into the silver. Additionally, genuine antique enamel exhibits microscopic surface crazing, vitreous depth, and hand-finished mounting rather than modern synthetic resin applications.

These small decorative items serve as refined accent pieces when displayed on dressing tables, mantelpieces, or within glass-fronted cabinets. Their vibrant colour palettes and polished metal surfaces add curated historical detail to contemporary spaces.

Enamel is sensitive to harsh chemical dips, abrasive polishing compounds, and extreme temperature fluctuations, which can cause cracking or discolouration. Maintenance should be limited to gentle dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and careful cleaning of the exposed silver areas using a specialized, non-abrasive silver cloth.
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