{"product_id":"vintage-gilt-925-sterling-silver-box-with-blue-guilloche-pattern-panel-italian-jewellery-case","title":"Vintage Salimbeni Florence 925 Sterling Silver-Gilt Box – Blue Guilloché Enamel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial vintage \u003cstrong\u003eSalimbeni of Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e table box, crafted in \u003cstrong\u003esolid 925\/1000 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a warm gilt finish and a richly coloured blue lid panel displaying a fine, repeating guilloché pattern. Its softly incurved corners, raised ornamental corner details, broad silver-gilt body and hinged construction exemplify Salimbeni's distinctive Florentine decorative silverwork. Equally suited to jewellery, keepsakes or display, this is a collectible object with a striking combination of blue and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salimbeni rectangular table box \/ jewellery or keepsake box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid \u003cstrong\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a visible 925 fineness stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-coloured silver-gilt exterior; gold-plating thickness or purity has not been independently measured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue, finely patterned guilloché-style panel, described as enamel by the earlier seller; the exact decorative technique has not been independently laboratory-tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular case with gently incurved corners and ornamental scrollwork at the corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged lid with a dark-lined underside and a polished gilt-toned interior base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 × 8.5 × 3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (same approximate size as the documented comparable Salimbeni example; exact height should be measured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e319 g\u003c\/strong\u003e (previous seller's stated weight; pending an independent check)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salimbeni, Florence, Italy; vintage twentieth-century production. Precise manufacturing year has not been established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSalimbeni, Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e, identified by the maker's stamp on this box, as confirmed by its owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e421Luxury inventory reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e SP-SD-025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalimbeni Design and Historical Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis signed Salimbeni box has proportions and construction closely comparable to another documented rectangular silver-gilt table box by \u003cstrong\u003eSalimbeni of Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1965 and catalogued on 1stDibs (reference LU6492233442882). That reference has the same \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 × 8.5 cm footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e, a reported height of \u003cstrong\u003e3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, inward-curving corners and ornamental gilt borders. It weighs \u003cstrong\u003e345 g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documented Salimbeni example is a \u003cstrong\u003edifferent object\u003c\/strong\u003e: its lid carries a miniature painted by Beatrice Mellana after Parmigianino's \u003cem\u003ePortrait of a Young Woman\u003c\/em\u003e, traditionally known as \u003cem\u003eLa Schiava Turca\u003c\/em\u003e. The box offered here instead has an uninterrupted blue patterned lid and a previously recorded weight of 319 g. Both pieces belong to Salimbeni's tradition of finely worked silver-gilt table boxes. The 1965 date belongs to the documented comparator, and does not by itself establish the exact production year of this blue-enamel example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuilloché \u0026amp; Traditional Fire Enamel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn historic Florentine silverwork, \u003cstrong\u003eguilloché\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to intricate, repeated lines engraved into the underlying metal, often by an engine-turning technique. Where translucent vitreous enamel is applied above the engraving, the patterned silver remains visible beneath the coloured glass-like surface, creating characteristic depth and movement in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salimbeni workshop describes traditional fire enamelling as a demanding process in which enamel layers are successively fired in a kiln at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e700–800°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Complex multi-colour work may require numerous firing and polishing stages. For elaborate hand-painted miniatures, the workshop describes repeated applications and sometimes \u003cstrong\u003e20 to more than 50 firings\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished beneath a polished transparent layer known as \u003cem\u003efondant\u003c\/em\u003e. These are documented historical \u003cstrong\u003eworkshop methods\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a claim that the blue panel on this specific box has been tested or that it underwent a particular number of firings. The Salimbeni workshop also documents miniature painting on ivory and mother-of-pearl; neither material is asserted to be present in this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalimbeni Maker's Stamp \u0026amp; Silver Hallmarks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Salimbeni of Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e box, bearing its maker's stamp, as confirmed by the owner, together with a \u003cstrong\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e fineness mark. The workshop's documented registration is \u003cstrong\u003e391 FI\u003c\/strong\u003e; the precise characters on this particular stamp should be transcribed from a sharp close-up rather than assumed. The maker attribution here is based on the owner's confirmation of the actual stamp, not merely on a stylistic resemblance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage pre-owned condition. Fine surface scratches, light handling marks and minor age-related wear are visible on the gilt surfaces and inside the case. The blue decorative panel appears intact in the supplied photographs. Please examine all images carefully; they form part of the condition description. The height, weight and decorative-medium details above should be treated according to their stated verification status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity, Guarantee \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e421Luxury guarantees the authenticity of the object as described, including the visible sterling silver fineness hallmark and the owner-confirmed Salimbeni maker's stamp. A \u003cstrong\u003e12-month working warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covers applicable working mechanisms, subject to the stated warranty terms; ordinary cosmetic wear, patina and accidental damage are excluded. The piece is carefully packed and dispatched from \u003cstrong\u003eTurin, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003esignature-required delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please contact 421Luxury for additional photographs or a hallmark examination before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"421Luxury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55141023154522,"sku":"SP-SD-025","price":4480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/6544\/4954\/files\/vintage-gilt-925-sterling-silver-blue-enamel-box-421luxury-sp-sd-025-1088.jpg?v=1794082668","url":"https:\/\/421luxury.com\/products\/vintage-gilt-925-sterling-silver-box-with-blue-guilloche-pattern-panel-italian-jewellery-case","provider":"421Luxury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}