Beschreibung
Overview
A beautifully restrained silver hinged case, finished with a pale blue enamel ground and an intricate dark border. Its rectangular silhouette is softened by clipped corners, while the fine parallel lines beneath the translucent-looking enamel give the surface the measured rhythm associated with guilloché work.
The enamel and surrounding silver-toned decorative border continue onto the sides. Opened, the case reveals a silver interior, a long hinge and a shallow compartment. It could serve as a collectible trinket case, small personal box or display piece, although its precise original intended use has not been documented.
Key Details
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Object: Vintage hinged silver and enamel box / personal case
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Material: Solid silver as identified by the seller, with pale blue decorative enamel
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Silver marks: Several small interior punches photographed by the hinge; exact silver fineness, country and maker are not securely readable from the available photographs
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Period: Twentieth century; precise year not established
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Enamel decoration: Fine horizontal linear, guilloché-style pale blue enamel
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Outline: Rectangular with chamfered corners
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Border: Detailed dark-and-bright ornamental metalwork around the enamel face
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Construction: Hinged opening with plain silver interior and shallow compartment
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Maker: Not established; no unverified workshop or country of origin claimed
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Reference: SP-SD-030
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Measurements and weight: Not yet supplied
Enamel and Metalwork
The effect of this piece comes from precision rather than excess. Evenly spaced pale blue lines seem to shift with the light, while the contrasting dark border frames the enamel without overwhelming it. The little bevelled corners break up an otherwise simple rectangle and make the box feel particularly architectural.
Condition
Vintage pre-owned condition, with visible age and wear. There are areas of loss, wear or discolouration at several enamelled corners and edges, as clearly documented in the photos, alongside handling marks to the interior and metal borders. The hinge and interior are shown from several angles. Please examine all photographs rather than assuming flawless enamel or new-old-stock condition.
Authenticity & Shipping
421Luxury guarantees the object as described. No precise fineness, nationality, manufacturer or firing process is asserted without supporting evidence. Enamel should be protected from hard knocks, chemical cleaners and abrasive polishing. Carefully packed in Turin, Italy, with tracked, signature-required delivery where available.
