Stillwell House Fine Art and Antiques

Italian 800 Silver Hinged Box

It has a rectangular shape with rounded corners. The top, front, back and sides have engine turned designs also known as guilloche with a flower in the center of each panel. The final is a flower bouquet clumped in different sizes. All sitting upon four scrolled feet. The bottom is stamped with 800′ and lozenge mark.

5” across

3.50” deep

2.50”  tall

 

Guilloche is a decorative metalworking technique that involves precisely engraving intricate, geometric patterns onto a metal surface, often silver or gold, using a mechanical rose engine or decorative lathe. This process creates a three-dimensional, reflective surface that enhances the beauty of the metal and is commonly found on items like watch cases, jewelry, and decorative boxes. 

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