What is guilloche enamel?

Guilloche enamel involves mechanical engraving on metal beneath a translucent glass coating. The technique creates repeating geometric patterns that reflect light through the glaze. This method gained widespread popularity during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries on items like compacts and cigarette cases.

How do I date these items?

Dating relies heavily on British hallmarks stamped onto the silver or gold components. Assay office marks and date letters reveal the exact year of manufacture. Stylistic cues, such as Art Deco geometry or Edwardian floral motifs, offer further clues when hallmarks are absent or foreign.

Were these pieces used daily?

Most of these objects served practical functions in daily grooming and social rituals. Compacts held face powder, while vanity jars stored creams and trinkets. Owners carried cigarette cases and mesh purses as fashionable accessories during social outings.

How do I care for enamel?

Vitreous enamel requires gentle handling because glass coatings can chip or crack under sharp impacts. Cleaning should involve soft cloths and mild soapy water without abrasive agents. Avoiding exposure to harsh chemicals protects the lustrous shine of both the silver mount and the coloured glaze.

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Blue guilloche enamel brings together precision engine-turned metalwork and translucent coloured glass to create pieces of exceptional decorative appeal.

David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring C.1920

1900 - 1920

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David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring C.1920

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A Rare Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C

18th century

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A Rare Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C

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Fabulous Set of 6 Art Deco Enamelled Silver Teaspoons - 1941

1920 - 1940

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Fabulous Set of 6 Art Deco Enamelled Silver Teaspoons - 1941

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Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Guilloche Enamel Diamond Heart Puff Pendant

19th century

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Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Guilloche Enamel Diamond Heart Puff Pendant

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David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring C.1920

A Rare Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C

Fabulous Set of 6 Art Deco Enamelled Silver Teaspoons - 1941

Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Guilloche Enamel Diamond Heart Puff Pendant

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