Italian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box by Salimbeni

Description From our Silver category, we are pleased to offer this Italian silver and enamel box by Franco Salimbeni dating to 1979. The box is of slim rectangular form and finished in a vivid green guilloche enamel with a waved pattern beneath the surface. A black enamel border frames the lid, giving contrast to the silver gilt mounts and long thumb piece to the front. The interior retains its original silver gilt finish, clean and well preserved. The inside lip is struck with Italian silver marks for 925 standard alongside the maker’s mark for Franco Salimbeni, registered under FL 391 with the star control mark. The design draws clear influence from the earlier Art Deco movement while remaining firmly within the refined Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of late 20th-century Italian decorative silver. A well-made example of Italian guilloche enamel work, the box presents clean lines, strong colour and a pleasing visual balance, making it a refined addition to a collection of 20th-century silver and enamel objects. More about the maker Franco Salimbeni is a world renowned enamelling manufacture company founded in Florance Italy and are known for their extremely high quality enamel objects. The company have supplied Tiffany, Cartier and Gucci over their 130 year history and still produce highly sought after enamel work using traditional methods today. More abou the MATERIAL ENAMEL (vitreous enamel) also known as porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C. The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word vitreous comes from the Latin vitreous, meaning “glassy”. More about the material 925 Silver refers to the silver content out of 1000, there fore 925 is 925/1000 finess which matches sterling silver in the UK. MEASUREMENTS 2cm High x 10cm Wide x 6cm Deep (0.8 x 3.94 x 2.36 Inches) CONDITION Very Good, usage wear only WHY BUY FROM JACKSONS ANTIQUE? At Jacksons Antique, we are a small family-run business with over 10 years of experience in the fine antiques trade. We are proud members of LAPADA (The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers) and CADA (The Cotswold Art & Antique Dealers’ Association), trusted by collectors, interior designers, and private clients worldwide. Every piece we offer is individually sourced, carefully researched, and fully authenticated, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. We provide insured worldwide shipping and secure checkout via Stripe, a global payments provider trusted by companies including Amazon and Booking.com. With every order, you will receive our latest printed product guide, a certificate of authenticity, and full tracking details so you can follow your item from dispatch to delivery. For complete peace of mind, we also offer a no-hassle money-back guarantee. We provide flexible layaway options and a level of personal service that larger retailers simply cannot match. When you buy from Jacksons Antique, you are supporting sustainable, environmentally conscious collecting and helping to preserve historic objects rather than contribute to mass production. Sign up to our free monthly newsletter to enjoy ten percent off your first online purchase.