Gourdel Vales & Co. Boxes

A very fine silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box with timepiece, by C. A. Marguerat, with a Nightingale on the lid. The Nightingale has appeared in many...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...

A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...

Octagonal pill box in gold-plated 925/100 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché also on all sides and with a two-tone circle on the lid. English Art Nouveau sty...

A sophisticated French Art Deco silver box, featuring guilloché enamel detailing. The interior is silver-gilt, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Spec...

This is Faberge style rectangular patinated 925 silver metal decorative box/cigarette case. It depicts a heavy hinged box very well ornamented. The top of the lid is covered by an octagonal shaped emerald green translucent guilloche enamel in the center. Over it, the Russian Double Headed Eagle...

A guilloche enameled round box. Fabulous German early 20th century enamel box, created in Pforzheim Germany, circa 1920. This beautiful box was carefu...

Beautifully finished in panels of ivory-toned shagreen, this hinged box is a superb example of the craftsmanship practiced by the famed Asprey Company in London. Founded in the late ...

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

A stunning tall vanity / dressing table jar, probably used for either hatpins or a toothbrush, hence the little cork lining to the interior of the base. The glass is channel cut...

Guilloché Enamel and Gilt-Silver Pill Box Bolin Produced 1882-1899 This Bolin pill box demonstrates the prestigious Russian house’s skill in guilloché enamel and silver work. The surface is adorned with off-white and pink enamel applied over a finely engine-turned ground. Its hinged lid opens to reveal a mirrored top interior. Complete with its original Bolin fitted case, the box is marked “Bolin” with an 88 zolotnik Moscow assay, dating it to the late 19th century. A rare and complete survival, it reflects the high-quality decorative work that established Bolin as a leading firm in Imperial Russia. The House of Bolin of St. Petersburg and Moscow served as jeweler to the Russian Imperial Court for over a century. Renowned for high-quality jewelry, silver and decorative objects, the firm exhibited internationally—including at the 1851 Great Exhibition—and became synonymous with refined craftsmanship for Russia’s aristocracy. Bolin’s silver...

An enameled dog guilloche round pill box This is a gorgeous and exceptional round pill box created during the Edwardian period, circa 1900–1910. This remarkable piece has been masterfully handcrafted in solid .900/.999 sterling silver, featuring intricate engine-turned patterns that demonstrate the exceptional skill and precision of the period’s silversmithing. The twisted lid is beautifully embellished with a charming standing dog motif, expertly decorated with applications of colorful hard-glass enamels, adding a vibrant and artistic touch to the refined silver surface. The craftsmanship is outstanding, with remarkable attention to detail throughout the design and execution. A wonderful example of Edwardian decorative arts, this elegant pill box represents the perfect combination of fine craftsmanship, artistic imagination, and historical charm. A true conversation piece, it would make a distinguished addition to any collection or display. Country: American. Period: Edwardian, 1900-1910. Weight: 34.75 Grams, (22.28 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter: 36.2 mm by Height: 19.4 mm (1.42 x 0.75 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark symbol, the mark for the assay and warranty of the silver and signed as follows. "900". Collateral: This Dog enamel guilloche pill box...