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Fabulous Continental Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box , Circa 1930
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Fabulous Continental Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box , Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 4 June 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Fabulous Continental Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box , Circa 1930” 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 is an exquisite Art Deco silver and guilloche enamel pill box. Of oval form, the hinged lid inset with a pale lilac guilloche enamel cabochon, always a popular colour. The thumb-piece opens to reveal a rich gilt interior. The back plain. This is a fine quality box in wonderful condition.

Hallmarks:

Impressed STERLING

925 for silver purity.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm - 1.4 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 1cm - 0. 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Enamel in excellent condition.

Good hinge.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Guilloche Enamel Pill Box to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1216788
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN99
Description
This is an exquisite Art Deco silver and guilloche enamel pill box.
“
Of oval form, the hinged lid inset with a pale lilac guilloche enamel cabochon, always a popular colour.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The thumb-piece opens to reveal a rich gilt interior. The back plain. This is a fine quality box in wonderful condition.

fig 1. An oval silver pill box with a textured purple guilloche enamel lid.
fig 1. Fabulous Continental Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box , Circa 1930

Hallmarks:

Impressed STERLING

925 for silver purity.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm - 1.4 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 1cm - 0. 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Enamel in excellent condition.

Good hinge.

Postage:

fig 2. An oval silver pill box with a textured purple guilloche enamel lid.
fig 2. Fabulous Continental Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box , Circa 1930

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Guilloche Enamel Pill Box to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216788
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN99
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An oval silver pill box with a textured purple guilloche enamel lid. SOLD4 JUN 26

Fabulous Continental Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box , Circa 1930

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,224
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An oval silver pill box with a textured purple guilloche enamel lid.
FABULOUS CONTINENTAL SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PILL BOX , CIRCA 1930
Ref: SA1216788
An oval silver pill box with a textured purple guilloche enamel lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket & Pill Boxes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsGuilloche engine-turned pattern, Beaded border, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Guilloche is a decorative technique in which a precise, intricate pattern is mechanically engraved into a metal surface beneath a translucent layer of enamel. It gained widespread popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs.

These items are typically crafted from sterling or continental silver, featuring vitreous glass enamel applied over a textured metal base, often with gilded interiors.

Authentic pieces usually bear hallmarks or metal purity stamps on the inner rim or base, and the enamel should display hand-finished characteristics rather than modern plastic coatings.

Placing a small decorative box on a dressing table, mantlepiece, or coffee table adds a touch of historical texture and refined detail to contemporary spaces.

Enamel should be cleaned gently using a soft, damp cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh silver dips or abrasive polishes that can scratch the delicate glass surface.
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