ANTIQUE 20thC ASPREY SOLID SILVER & PAINTED GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX c.1915
Antique 20th French solid silver and guilloche' enamel box, of oval form, hinged lid, the cover and the sides beautifully guilloche' enamelled, the cover is set with a hand painted panel depicting a courteous scene in a landscape covered by glass, it opens to reveal a richly gilded interior. The painted plaque is signed "J. Vallieres".
Reference Number: A3798
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th French solid silver and guilloche' enamel box, of oval form, hinged lid, the cover and the sides beautifully guilloche' enamelled, the cover is set with a hand painted panel depicting a courteous scene in a landscape covered by glass, it opens to reveal a richly gilded interior. The painted plaque is signed "J. Vallieres".
The box is exceptionally fine and well preserved, Hallmarked French silver (boar head) and Maker's mark in a lozenge (very small and difficult to read), it dates to 1910-15. The base is further engraved with the retailer's mark "ASPREY", the most important English luxury retailer.
CONDITION
Silver and enamel in great condition - No damage. The glass is loose and the painted plaque is damaged (see photo).
SIZE
Height: 2.8cm
Width: 10.4 x 8cm
Weight: 257g