Art Deco box in solid 935 silver with turquoise guilloché enamel, antique casket

  
Art Deco box in 935 solid silver with turquoise guilloché enamel - antique casket. Superb rectangular Art Deco-style box in 935/1000 solid silver, decorated with a remarkable turquoise guilloché enamel design with a radiating pattern. The lid features finely executed mechanical guilloché work, creating a concentric radiating effect beneath a translucent enamel in a luminous turquoise shade. The contrast between the strict geometry of the radial pattern and the depth of the enamel gives the piece a strong visual presence, typical of Art Deco aesthetics. The base and underside feature a finely engraved regular mesh pattern, adding texture and understated refinement to the whole piece. The gilded interior protects the silver from oxidation, a traditional technique used in fine silversmithing. Very good overall condition for a piece over a century old. Enamel in very good condition, with no major visible losses. 935 solid silver boxes with guilloché enamel in this shade are uncommon on the market, especially in this combination of vivid turquoise and Art Deco radiating pattern. An ideal piece for collectors of antique silverware, Art Deco enthusiasts, or as an elegant jewelry box / collectible pill box.