Russian Silver Gilt Diamond Enamel Box with Quiver and Torch
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A quality antique Russian silver Gilt and diamond set enamelled box, the striking blue guilloche enamel white borders, the hinged lid with gold / silver gilt applied diamond set crossed quiver and torch within a wreath, highlighted with a ribbon. Further diamonds to the thumb piece. Marked 88 (916) and 3aA. 8 x 5.2 cm.
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- Guilloche - A form of classical decoration consisting of a repeating ornament of interlacing curved bands, sometimes forming circles, and further decorated with rosettes or other flower forms.
The name is derived from the inventor, French engineer Guillot, who invented a mechanical method of inscribing fine repeating patterns on to metallic surfaces.
On enamelled items with guilloche decoration, the surface is firstly engraved with the repeating pattern, and then covered with several layers of enamel, each of which is fired.
Where the item has not been enamelled the form of decoration is usually called "engine turned".
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