86 - GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL

GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL SILVER GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL SPOON SET IN ORIGINAL PRESENTATION CASE. WESTERN EUROPE, 20TH CENTURY. An elegant set of six silver spoons decorated with translucent guilloché enamel in a variety of colours. Each spoon features an elongated leaf-shaped bowl ornamented with a finely executed radial pattern engraved into the silver beneath the enamel. This technique lends the decoration remarkable depth, soft luminosity and an expressive play of light. The spoons are presented in a harmonious polychrome palette comprising light blue, deep blue, green, yellow and pink. The restrained silver handles emphasise the decorative richness of the enamelled bowls while preserving the compositional unity of the ensemble. The set is housed in its original shell-shaped presentation case, fitted with an individual compartment for each spoon. The unusual form of the case enhances the intimate and collectible character of the ensemble, presenting it as a complete example of twentieth-century Western European presentation silver. Marks: “HJH”, “925”. Dimensions: Length of each spoon: 97 mm. Weight: Total weight: 78 g. Material: Silver 925, guilloché enamel; engraving and enamelling. Condition: Good condition. Minor signs of age and use. The guilloché enamel is well preserved. The complete set retains its original presentation case. Width: 13.5cm, Height: 19.5cm, Depth: 3cm, Weight: 0.228kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver 925, Silver, Guilloché enamel, ID: ID-ANTQ-7405