Antique Austrian Sterling Silver & Guilloché Enamel Compact - Circa 1930
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver & Guilloché Enamel Compact - Circa 1930
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Antique Austrian Sterling Silver & Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Compact.
This exceptional square compact is a masterclass in Art Deco design and Austrian craftsmanship. Designed for the sophisticated vanity, it combines functional mechanical precision with stunning aesthetic appeal.
The exterior features a brilliant royal blue guilloché enamel finish.
The central panel is decorated with a radiating sunburst pattern, while the outer border displays a rhythmic, wavy engine-turned texture.
A sleek, polished silver cartouche is set into the lid, intentionally left blank for personalised engraving
The inside is finished in a rich gold-tone vermeil. It features a clear glass mirror in the lid and a beautifully engine-turned, rotating sifter mechanism used for loose powder.P
The interior plate is clearly stamped with "MADE IN AUSTRIA" and "STERLING," confirming its origin and silver purity.
A regal example of early 20th-century personal luxury, this oval trinket box showcases the height of Edwardian elegance and fine metalwork.
The lid is adorned with translucent royal blue guilloché enamel over a shimmering sunburst pattern. It is accented with a central gilded floral rosette and a contrasting white enamel border
The sterling silver body features a vertical geometric engine-turned pattern accented by delicate "beaded" rows. The edge of the lid is finished with a hand-engraved foliate scroll border.
The interior is fully gold-washed (vermeil), a traditional technique used to prevent corrosion and add a sense of opulence.
The box is unmarked.
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