Box - Guilloché Engraving - Gilt Interior - .900 silver - Chatelaine Powder Compact
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Antique French 900-silver chatelaine powder compact with guilloché engraving and a gilt interior, dating ca. 1890–1910, featuring a suspension ring, mirror, gilded interior, and a 7.5 × 4.2 × 1 cm profile weighing about 79 g in good used condition.
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Antique Silver Chatelaine Powder Compact – Guilloché Engraving – Gilt Interior – French Import Hallmarks – Circa 1880-1900
An elegant antique silver chatelaine powder compact, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, beautifully decorated with intricate guilloché-style engraving and fitted with a richly gilded interior.
This charming and finely crafted accessory reflects the elegance and refinement of the Belle Époque period.
Decoration and craftsmanship
The rectangular silver case features an exceptionally detailed engraved surface, with a central panel of closely arranged geometric wave-like patterns, surrounded by a delicate border of stylised foliage and small floral rosettes at each corner.
The combination of geometric precision and classical floral ornamentation gives the piece a particularly refined appearance.
A substantial suspension ring allows the compact to be attached to a chatelaine, chain or belt accessory.
Interior and original use
The compact opens to reveal a fitted mirror and a beautifully gilded interior, designed to hold face powder.
An additional hinged circular compartment, also gilded, features a small dark blue cabochon-like push-button detail.
The gilding protected the silver interior and provided an elegant finish.
Such miniature powder compacts were fashionable personal accessories, allowing ladies to discreetly refresh their appearance while travelling, attending social gatherings or visiting the theatre.
Silver hallmarks
The compact bears several marks, including:
900 – indicating a silver fineness of 900/1000.
An oval maker's mark containing initials, not yet conclusively identified.
Two small French import hallmarks, apparently depicting the charançon (weevil), associated with the French system of marking imported precious-metal objects.
The circular inner compartment is also marked.
These hallmarks suggest an imported silver object that passed through the French hallmarking system.
Condition
Good antique condition, with light surface scratches, minor signs of wear and natural patina consistent with age and use.
The engraved decoration remains beautifully defined, and the gilded interior is well preserved.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Dimensions and weight
Height: approximately 7.5 cm
Width: approximately 4.2 cm
Thickness: approximately 1 cm
Weight: approximately 79 grams
Material: 900/1000 silver, with a gilded interior
Period: circa 1890–1910
A charming and collectible antique silver accessory, combining fine engraving, elegant craftsmanship and the practical ingenuity of historical ladies' personal accessories.
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Antique Silver Chatelaine Powder Compact – Guilloché Engraving – Gilt Interior – French Import Hallmarks – Circa 1880-1900
An elegant antique silver chatelaine powder compact, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, beautifully decorated with intricate guilloché-style engraving and fitted with a richly gilded interior.
This charming and finely crafted accessory reflects the elegance and refinement of the Belle Époque period.
Decoration and craftsmanship
The rectangular silver case features an exceptionally detailed engraved surface, with a central panel of closely arranged geometric wave-like patterns, surrounded by a delicate border of stylised foliage and small floral rosettes at each corner.
The combination of geometric precision and classical floral ornamentation gives the piece a particularly refined appearance.
A substantial suspension ring allows the compact to be attached to a chatelaine, chain or belt accessory.
Interior and original use
The compact opens to reveal a fitted mirror and a beautifully gilded interior, designed to hold face powder.
An additional hinged circular compartment, also gilded, features a small dark blue cabochon-like push-button detail.
The gilding protected the silver interior and provided an elegant finish.
Such miniature powder compacts were fashionable personal accessories, allowing ladies to discreetly refresh their appearance while travelling, attending social gatherings or visiting the theatre.
Silver hallmarks
The compact bears several marks, including:
900 – indicating a silver fineness of 900/1000.
An oval maker's mark containing initials, not yet conclusively identified.
Two small French import hallmarks, apparently depicting the charançon (weevil), associated with the French system of marking imported precious-metal objects.
The circular inner compartment is also marked.
These hallmarks suggest an imported silver object that passed through the French hallmarking system.
Condition
Good antique condition, with light surface scratches, minor signs of wear and natural patina consistent with age and use.
The engraved decoration remains beautifully defined, and the gilded interior is well preserved.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Dimensions and weight
Height: approximately 7.5 cm
Width: approximately 4.2 cm
Thickness: approximately 1 cm
Weight: approximately 79 grams
Material: 900/1000 silver, with a gilded interior
Period: circa 1890–1910
A charming and collectible antique silver accessory, combining fine engraving, elegant craftsmanship and the practical ingenuity of historical ladies' personal accessories.
Shipping
Carefully packed and securely shipped according to Catawiki's Smart Shipping conditions, with protective bubble wrap and double-box packaging. Insured shipping.
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Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
79 g
Silver type
.900 silver
Title additional information
Chatelaine Powder Compact
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Gold plated, Silver
Model
Guilloché Engraving - Gilt Interior
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
4.2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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