An early 20th-century sterling silver and guilloché enamel necessaire with a hinged case. The front features a hand-painted pastoral scene of a romantic couple, framed by a pale blue guilloché enamel border with white enamel decoration. The interior is fitted with a mirror and compartments for small items. The piece is suspended from a silver chain with a finger ring, and the clasp is set with a cabochon-cut blue stone.
Dimensions -
Width: 7.2 cm
Height: 5.7 cm
Depth: 1 cm
Length with chain: 17 cm
Weight: 118 grams
Specifications -
Material: Sterling silver, guilloché enamel, hand-painted enamel, cabochon-cut stone
Date: Early 20th century
Hallmarks: Marked "Sterling" on the interior
Condition -
Enamel in excellent condition with no visible cracks or losses
Silver body with light wear and minor surface scratches consistent with age
Hinge and clasp function securely
Mirror intact with minimal age-related wear
An early 20th-century sterling silver and guilloché enamel necessaire with a hinged case. The front features a hand-painted pastoral scene of a romantic couple, framed by a pale blue guilloché enamel border with white enamel decoration. The interior is fitted with a mirror and compartments for small items. The piece is suspended from a silver chain with a finger ring, and the clasp is set with a cabochon-cut blue stone.
Dimensions -
Width: 7.2 cm
Height: 5.7 cm
Depth: 1 cm
Length with chain: 17 cm
Weight: 118 grams
Specifications -
Material: Sterling silver, guilloché enamel, hand-painted enamel, cabochon-cut stone
Date: Early 20th century
Hallmarks: Marked "Sterling" on the interior
Condition -
Enamel in excellent condition with no visible cracks or losses
Silver body with light wear and minor surface scratches consistent with age
Hinge and clasp function securely
Mirror intact with minimal age-related wear
