Early 20th Century Continental Silver Gilt and Green Guilloche Enamel Box

A wonderful 20th Century David Andersen Silver & Guilloche Enamel box with Lid Circa 1960. A beautiful object in excellent condition. The translucent green enamel is of the highest quality and the lid flawlessly sits in position to give overall perfection. The finish inside the box is immaculate and creates a great contrast with the green exterior. This piece would make a wonderful statement in most interior settings. Full Makers Marks to base displaying, David Andersen 925 S. Dimensions; H 4 1/2” W 3” About the maker; David Andersen was a Norwegian Goldsmith. He was born in Østre Toten in 1843 and from 1859 he was in apprenticeship with the jeweller Jacob Tostrup in Christiania (now called Oslo). He Established his own Goldsmith workshop in Christiania 1876, which eventually became a leading company in the Goldsmith Industry in Norway. As of 1899 his company employed 92 men...

Round shaped box Made in Italy Silver Gilted 925/1000 with translucent enamels on guilloche with hand painted floral miniatures and gold paillons The Miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

No apparent hallmarks. The diaper pattern filled with small crosses throughout and the opening with a slight lip.

Vintage silver box is a precious decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Very elegant box in silver, finely decorated on the top with a very elegant geometric decora...

Vintage silver box is a precious decorative object realized in 20th century. Very elegant box in silver, made at the beginning of 1900s. Finely decorated on the top with a very...

A very fine and pretty silver and purple guilloche enamel, with white enamel border, box. Interior is gilded.