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French Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Shoe Buckles
Located in New York, NY
Amazing art deco shoe buckles of the finest guilloche enamel on sterling. Figures represented are
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shoes

KARL NEUDOLT 1922 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Case Box In .900 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel box designed by Karl Neudolt. This is a fabulous rectangular antique
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Foster & Bailey 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Turquoise Enamel Round Box .925 Sterling
By Foster & Partners
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel box made by Foster & Bailey. Beautiful enamel round box, created
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Bliss Brothers 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Yellow Enamel Round Box In .925 Sterling
By Bliss
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel box made by Bliss Brothers. Beautiful enamel round box, created
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Danish Art Deco Guilloche Jewelry Box in Gilt Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate jewelry box, possibly converted from a cigar box in gilt bronze. Engine turned (Guilloche
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Germany Pforzheim 1918 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Geometric Clock .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco miniature boudoir desk clock. Extremely beautiful miniature desk clock, made in
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Germany 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Wavy Box In Solid .935 Sterling Silver And Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche box made in Germany Beautiful box created in Germany during the art deco period, circa
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

German Pforzheim 1915 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Box In .935 Sterling Silver
By Pforzheimer Bugholzmöbel Dietz & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, during the art deco period back in the 1915-20 This beautiful box was carefully crafted with impeccable
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

RIPLEY & GOWAN 1920 Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Box In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco case designed by Ripley & Gowan Company. Beautiful early 20th century enamel box, created
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling
By Aaron Lufkin Dennison
Located in Miami, FL
, made in Birmingham England during the art deco period, back in the 1929. The craftsmanship of this
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Cartier Art Deco Chrysoprase Guilloche Agate Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier desk clock, adorned with purple guilloche enamel, on a n agate base, with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Agate

Wells & Co 1930 Enameled Guilloche Round Pill Box In .925 Sterling Silver
By C. J. Wells
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel pill box made by Wells & Company. Beautiful enamel round pill box
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 835 Silver Egyptian Themed Polychrome Guilloche Enamel Compact
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco period compact. In .835 fine silver. Decorated to the top and base in a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

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Silver, Enamel

British 1930 Art Deco Enamelled Guilloche Vinaigrette Box In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco enamel vinaigrette box. Beautiful vinaigrette case, created in London England back in the
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1935 Birmingham Guilloche Green Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel box designed by Deakin & Francis. This is a fabulous squared antique
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Fine Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Hand Mirror
Located in Bath, GB
A superb Art Deco mirror, made from English sterling silver and blessed with a wonderful rich blue
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Solje Brooch Norway Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Art Deco Solje Brooch in Sterling Silver. The "Solje
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Brooches

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Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Turquoise Guilloche and Sterling Chatelaine Tiny Ring Compact
Located in Topeka, KS
Art Deco turquoise guilloche and sterling chatelaine tiny ring compact with hand-painted flower
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

Perfume Holder Art Deco fired enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
engraving fire enamelled, in Art Deco style, early 1900s. Measurements cm. 1.5 x 2 total height cm. 6.3
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Bottles

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Wachenheimer Bros. American Art Deco Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of American Art Deco cufflinks. In sterling silver. With red or crimson guilloche
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco American Sterling Silver & Pink Guilloche Enamel Letter Holder
By The Thomae Company
Located in Bath, GB
A rare piece of American Art Deco silver, a small desk-top letter rack made from solid sterling
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Edwardian - Art Deco Locket Pendant or Brooch with a gorgeous Guilloche
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Solje Brooch Aksel Holmsen Norway Silver
By Aksel Holmsen
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco Brooch by the esteemed Norwegian Jeweler Silversmith Aksel Holmsen. The
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Brooches

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Silver, Enamel

WORDLEY ALLSOPP & BLISS 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Necklace In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco guilloche necklace-locket designed by Wordley Allsopp & Bliss. This is a beautiful
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver & Guilloche Enamel Ashtrays, C.1929
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Art Deco pair of solid silver ash trays, applied with a beautiful blue
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20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Pair Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Candlesticks Birmingham 1920
By Charles Clark
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Art Deco silver and guilloche enamel candlesticks. The enamel is a stunning
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Norwegian Solje Brooch Rare Guilloche Enamel Norway Silver Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality and very rare Art Deco Solje Brooch with exquisite enamel and silver gilt
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Brooches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique French Art Deco Silver and Guilloché Enamel Box
Located in Braintree, GB
A sophisticated French Art Deco silver box, featuring guilloché enamel detailing. The interior is
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Vintage 1920s French Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Chester 1914
By S. Mordan & Co.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel photo frame Date Chester 1914 by
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920 A fantastic collector's item, possible
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Early 20th Century European Toys and Dolls

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Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Ladies Dresser Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1920 in the period Art Deco style. The set is composed of two brushes and the mirror and each are done
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Yellow Guilloche Enamel and Crystal Powder Jar
By Adie Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, Art Deco, sterling silver and yellow guilloche enamel-mounted cut crystal powder jar
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1953 Padgett & Braham Stunning guilloche 925 silver box
Located in Valenza, IT
Beautiful large design box suitable for various purposes with guilloché pattern decorations. The
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Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Silver

German Art Deco 1920's 10 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
By Ernst Gideon Bek 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Attributed to German jeweler Ernst Gideon Bek (1872-1945) 10K gold beautiful pink floral design enamel locket pendant, with a single pearl in the middle and two black and white pictu...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

AUSTRIAN 1915 Art Deco Enameled Guilloche Vinaigrette Box In .935 Sterling Silve
Located in Miami, FL
A Viennese Austrian art deco enameled Vinaigrette box. This is a beautiful box created in Vienna
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Blue White Guilloche Enamel Brush Dresser Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful blue guilloche enamel and sterling silver three piece brush set featuring a mirror and 2
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frames 1910
By Levi & Salaman
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of Aubergine antique Art Deco sterling silver & guilloche enamel Photo frames by
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Set Salt and Pepper Sterling Silver gilt guilloche enamel, Art Deco 1920s Norway
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful set of a salt and a pepper shaker, with guilloche enamel, made in the 1920s to 30s in
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Vintage 1920s Norwegian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

14K Art Deco Sapphire Link Bracelet Guilloche Engraved 7 1/4"
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold bracelet with rectangular flat links with guilloche engraved design and round
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Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Cartier Silver-Tone Purple Guilloché Enamel Compact Watch 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
world of early 20th-century elegance with this Antique Cartier Compact, showcasing purple guilloché
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Blue Guilloché Enamel Hair Brush Vintage Dresser Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hair Brush, elegantly adorned with blue guilloché enamel. Part of a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1919 Red Sun Vanity Pill Box Gilt Sterling Silver Red Guilloche Enamel / 79gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Swedish Enameled Gilt Silver vanity box in sleek shapes.The top with vackert
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique D.Andersen Cigarette Box Gilt 830 Silver Green Guilloché Enamel /118 gr
By David Andersen
Located in SE
Guilloche Green Enamel decor accented with Golden ornament on both sides and gilt interior. In finest
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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

Antique Silver Blue Guilloche Enamel Compact Pendant
Located in Portland, England
This beautiful Art Deco light blue guilloché enamel and silver compact, pendant is most likely made
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, Silver

Antique English Blue Guilloche' Enamel Dresser Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique guilloche enamel dresser set comprised of a hand mirror, hair brush, lint brush, 3 bottles
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vanities

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Metal, Other

Stunning French Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box
Located in Bath, GB
. The sides of the box are covered in a burnt orange / gold coloured enamel over the guilloche design
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Rectangular Cufflinks, 18k Rose Gold, Star Burst Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Rectangular Cufflinks, Dorian Collection, 18k Rose Gold, Star Burst Guilloche About
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Cufflinks

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Paris Antique Gold Silver Guilloche Diamond Buckle Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
bright green guilloche enamel. Buckle measures 2 5/8" x 1 7/8". Marked with eagle head punchmarks
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Brass Box with Yellow Guilloche and Enamel Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hypnotic patinated Patterned brass with yellow guilloche enamel lid... This piece looks great
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20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

FABERGE White Guilloche with red band Enamel Antique Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
This exquisite pearl white guilloche- strawberry red banded egg pendant was produced by the House
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Enamel Gold Diamonds 56 Hallmark Cyrillic Guilloche Pendant, 1916
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Guilloche Enamel Gold Diamonds 56 Hallmark Cyrillic Pendant, 1916 Fine Russian Guilloche Enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Royal Blue Guilloché Jars in the Style of Tiffany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of two Guilloché Jars with a brilliant royal blue lid on both. The pair are stunning and in
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20th Century European Art Deco Jars

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Glass, Art Glass

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Guilloché Etched Enamel Round Disc Mens Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
light beautifully, while the bold enamel borders add a refined contrast, embodying timeless Art Deco
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cufflinks

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14k Gold, Enamel

Fountain Pen Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain Pen Sterling Silver 925/1000 with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. Fountain Pen
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Crystal Perfume Bottle with Sterling Lidded Guilloché Lavendar Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful perfume bottle with sterling closure and Lavender Enamel Guilloché. A compliment to any
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20th Century Art Deco Bottles

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Silver and Enamel Desk Clock
By Albert Carter
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A small Art Deco silver and Guilloche Enamel desk clock by Albert Carter. Hallmarked, Birmingham
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Silver and Enamel Desk Clock
Art Deco Silver and Enamel Desk Clock
H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Oval Guilloche and blue enamel 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage Oval Yellow Gold Cufflinks Vintage cufflinks in yellow gold with double oval motifs, decorated in alternating engraved bands with blue and white enamel lines Weight 8,5 gr D...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Cufflinks

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georg J. Ruud Guilloche Enamel Elk Design Silver Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Baltimore, MD
silhouette of an elk standing in the pasture at sunset. The cufflinks are made of guilloche enamel. The maker
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Cufflinks

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Silver, Enamel

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Art Deco Guilloche For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco guilloche for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every art deco guilloche was constructed with great care. Find 105 options for an antique or vintage art deco guilloche now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco guilloche — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each art deco guilloche bearing Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco guilloche over the years, but those crafted by Charles S. Green & Co., Adie Brothers and Henry Matthews are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Guilloche?

Prices for an art deco guilloche start at $75 and top out at $21,000 with the average selling for $875.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Art Deco Guilloche
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.