Guilloche Silver

July 20, 2009 by admin  
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Guilloché is an engraving technique in which a very precise and intricate repetitive pattern or design is mechanically etched into an underlying material with very fine detail.

Specifically, it involves a technique of engine turning, called guilloché in French after the French engineer "Guillot", who invented a machine "that could scratch fine patterns and designs on metallic surfaces".The machine improved upon the more time-consuming practice of making similar designs by hand, allowing for greater delicacy, precision, and closeness of the line, as well as greater speed.

Another account gives the credit of inventing this method to one Hans Schwanhardt (- 1621) and the spreading of it, to his son-in-law Jacob Heppner (1645).

Yet another account is that it derives from the French word for an engraving tool, not the engine turning machine.

Guilloche, (often anglicized in English pronunciation as 'gi-'lOsh'), describes a repetitive architectural pattern widely used in classical Greece and Rome, consisting of two ribbons that wind around a series of regular central points. These central points are often blank, but may contain a figure, such as a rose. Guilloche is a back-formation from guilloché, so called because the architectural motif resembles the designs produced by Guilloche techniques.

Here are the current eBay listings for Guilloche Silver:
GERMAN STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX w DOG
GERMAN STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX w DOG
Paypal   US ,350.00
Pink White Guilloche Enamel Silver Hatpin Flower
Pink White Guilloche Enamel Silver Hatpin Flower
Paypal   US $22.55
VINTAGE MARIUS HAMMER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DEMITASSE SPOONS
VINTAGE MARIUS HAMMER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DEMITASSE SPOONS
Paypal   US .99
2 Sterling Silver Demi Spoons Guilloche Finland
2 Sterling Silver Demi Spoons Guilloche Finland
Paypal   US $29.00
Norway 925 Sterling and Guilloche Leaf Pin
Norway 925 Sterling and Guilloche Leaf Pin
Paypal   US .99
VINTAGE SILVER GREEN GUILLOCHE MIRROR BRUSHES
VINTAGE SILVER GREEN GUILLOCHE MIRROR BRUSHES
Paypal   US $46.63
6 guilloche enamel silver gilt coffee spoons sterling
6 guilloche enamel silver gilt coffee spoons sterling
Paypal   US 0.00
1920s 30s GUILLOCHE ENAMEL VANITY BOXED SET LK
1920s 30s GUILLOCHE ENAMEL VANITY BOXED SET LK
Paypal   US $46.63
ANTIQUE SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT BIRM 1937
ANTIQUE SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT BIRM 1937
Paypal   US .59
LOVELY OLD STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL JAR CRYSTAL
LOVELY OLD STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL JAR CRYSTAL
Paypal   US $499.99
1936 ART DECO GUILLOCHE SILVER ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
1936 ART DECO GUILLOCHE SILVER ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
Paypal   US 4.27
3 SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BRUSHES 1930S
3 SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BRUSHES 1930S
Paypal   US $46.62
1920s Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Fob Pendant Pencil
1920s Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Fob Pendant Pencil
Paypal   US .80
1937 SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE ART DECO POWDER COMPACT
1937 SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE ART DECO POWDER COMPACT
Paypal   US $4.81
1923 ART DECO GUILLOCHE SILVER ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
1923 ART DECO GUILLOCHE SILVER ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
Paypal   US .68
Antique David Andersen Guilloche Enamel Sterling Spoons
Antique David Andersen Guilloche Enamel Sterling Spoons
Paypal   US $45.00
Green Guilloche Enamel Silver Hatpin Birmingham 1911
Green Guilloche Enamel Silver Hatpin Birmingham 1911
Paypal   US .55
ART DECO MAPPIN WEBB SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX C1938
ART DECO MAPPIN WEBB SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX C1938
Paypal   US $115.83
Rare Art Deco Blue Guilloche Enamel Clock on Base
Rare Art Deco Blue Guilloche Enamel Clock on Base
Paypal   US .20
FRENCH STERLING SILVER 950 GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CRYSTAL JAR
FRENCH STERLING SILVER 950 GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CRYSTAL JAR
Paypal   US $30.00
Sterling Guilloche Enameled Thimble Delft Windmill
Sterling Guilloche Enameled Thimble Delft Windmill
Paypal   US .95
ANTIQUE HALLMARKED SILVER NAPKIN RING GUILLOCHE STYLE
ANTIQUE HALLMARKED SILVER NAPKIN RING GUILLOCHE STYLE
Paypal   US $152.50
HROAR PRYDZ STERLING PEARL GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SALT PEPPER
HROAR PRYDZ STERLING PEARL GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SALT PEPPER
Paypal   US .00
ANTIQUE FRENCH STERLING SILVER NAPKIN RING GUILLOCHE
ANTIQUE FRENCH STERLING SILVER NAPKIN RING GUILLOCHE
Paypal   US $71.00
ANTQUE Sterling Enamel ROSE Guilloche Cigarette Holder
ANTQUE Sterling Enamel ROSE Guilloche Cigarette Holder
Paypal   US .99
Art Deco silver guilloche enamel cigarette case 1936
Art Deco silver guilloche enamel cigarette case 1936
Paypal   US $39.86
Antique Silver Enamel Guilloche Snuff box Compact Case
Antique Silver Enamel Guilloche Snuff box Compact Case
Paypal   US .00
Antique English Silver Enamel Guilloche Cigarette Case
Antique English Silver Enamel Guilloche Cigarette Case
Paypal   US $56.00
Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Snuff box Case
Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Snuff box Case
Paypal   US 0.50
Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Box Case
Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Box Case
Paypal   US $119.46
Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Powder Case
Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Powder Case
Paypal   US .01
David Andersen Guilloche on Sterling Lemon Fork Norway
David Andersen Guilloche on Sterling Lemon Fork Norway
Paypal   US $19.99
925S Norwegian Guilloche Spoon by Bernard Meldahl
925S Norwegian Guilloche Spoon by Bernard Meldahl
Paypal   US .99
Vintage Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pill Box Italy
Vintage Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pill Box Italy
Paypal   US $47.01
Vintage Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Powder Case
Vintage Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Powder Case
Paypal   US .50
Sterling DUNHILL Enamel Guilloche Cigarette Case
Sterling DUNHILL Enamel Guilloche Cigarette Case
Paypal   US $152.50
Art Deco HERMANN BAUER Germany Sterling GUILLOCHE Salt
Art Deco HERMANN BAUER Germany Sterling GUILLOCHE Salt
Paypal   US .99
antique victorian blue guilloche enamel sterling pin NR
antique victorian blue guilloche enamel sterling pin NR
Paypal   US $7.99
Vtg Sterling Vinaigrette Perfume w Guilloche Enamel
Vtg Sterling Vinaigrette Perfume w Guilloche Enamel
Paypal   US 2.50
Chatelaine Sterling Guilloche Vinaigrette Perfume Egg
Chatelaine Sterling Guilloche Vinaigrette Perfume Egg
Paypal   US $9.99
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER COMPACT BOX
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER COMPACT BOX
Paypal   US 0.00
German Sterling Guilloche Lovers Scene Compact 2 1 2
German Sterling Guilloche Lovers Scene Compact 2 1 2
Paypal   US $98.98
Aksel Holmsen Sterling Guilloche Flowered Spoons Mint
Aksel Holmsen Sterling Guilloche Flowered Spoons Mint
Paypal   US .99
VINTAGE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING CANDLE HOLDERS NORWAY
VINTAGE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING CANDLE HOLDERS NORWAY
Paypal   US $49.99
c1900 Sterling Small Mirror w Guilloche Emaling
c1900 Sterling Small Mirror w Guilloche Emaling
Paypal   US .99
Boxed Set of Guilloche Enamel Gold Shirt Buttons
Boxed Set of Guilloche Enamel Gold Shirt Buttons
Paypal   US $15.80
opening up silver guild guilloche enamel egg dimension
opening up silver guild guilloche enamel egg dimension
Paypal   US ,000.00
GILD VASE SCENT BOTTLE Diamonds Guilloche Russia c1900
GILD VASE SCENT BOTTLE Diamonds Guilloche Russia c1900
Paypal   US $3,999.99
STERLING GREEN GUILLOCHE POWDER BOX MADE IN GERMANY
STERLING GREEN GUILLOCHE POWDER BOX MADE IN GERMANY
Paypal   US 9.00
Antique Art Deco HM Silver Guilloche Mirror Brush
Antique Art Deco HM Silver Guilloche Mirror Brush
Paypal   US $7.51
SUPERB PAIR ANTIQUE SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL POTS 1939
SUPERB PAIR ANTIQUE SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL POTS 1939
Paypal   US $.02
1911 Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Trinket Ring Box
1911 Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Trinket Ring Box
Paypal   US $15.80
RUSSIAN STYLE FRENCH STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE SERVICE
RUSSIAN STYLE FRENCH STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE SERVICE
Paypal   US 0.00
ANTIQUE FRENCH SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL 5 VASE PAIR
ANTIQUE FRENCH SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL 5 VASE PAIR
Paypal   US $35.00
CANE NEPHRITE Almandine SILVER GUILLOCHE Russian c1913
CANE NEPHRITE Almandine SILVER GUILLOCHE Russian c1913
Paypal   US ,999.99
CANE NEPHRITE STICK SILVER GUILLOCHE AM Russian c1908
CANE NEPHRITE STICK SILVER GUILLOCHE AM Russian c1908
Paypal   US $2,888.88
ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CASE BOX
ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CASE BOX
Paypal   US ,350.00
GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER SPOONS SET 6 DENMARK
GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER SPOONS SET 6 DENMARK
Paypal   US $187.99
Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon Teal Enamel Guilloche Aase
Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon Teal Enamel Guilloche Aase
Paypal   US 9.00
Silver guilloche enameled vase Master АН 88
Silver guilloche enameled vase Master АН 88
Paypal   US $6,000.00
5 Old Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Demitasse Spoons
5 Old Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Demitasse Spoons
Paypal   US 9.99
ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL RUSSIAN STYLE SPOONS
ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL RUSSIAN STYLE SPOONS
Paypal   US $575.00
Antique STERLING ENAMEL Guilloche Birmingham Brush
Antique STERLING ENAMEL Guilloche Birmingham Brush
Paypal   US 5.00
6 CASED ENGLISH STERLINGGUILLOCHE SPOONS W COFFEE BEAN
6 CASED ENGLISH STERLINGGUILLOCHE SPOONS W COFFEE BEAN
Paypal   US $179.99
STERLING WEBSTER ENAMLE ROSE BOOKMARK Guilloche
STERLING WEBSTER ENAMLE ROSE BOOKMARK Guilloche
Paypal   US .00
NICE PILL BOX Diamond Guilloche Gild StPetersburg 1905
NICE PILL BOX Diamond Guilloche Gild StPetersburg 1905
Paypal   US $2,888.88
FINE PILL BOX Diamonds Guilloche Gild RUSSIA c1908 AM
FINE PILL BOX Diamonds Guilloche Gild RUSSIA c1908 AM
Paypal   US ,777.77
French gilt Sterling Guilloche telescopic cigarette
French gilt Sterling Guilloche telescopic cigarette
Paypal   US $450.00
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER POWDER BOX
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER POWDER BOX
Paypal   US 9.00
Art Deco Perfume Bottle Silver Guilloche Top Birmingham
Art Deco Perfume Bottle Silver Guilloche Top Birmingham
Paypal   US $299.99
Antique French Fine Sterling Silver Cup Guilloche NR
Antique French Fine Sterling Silver Cup Guilloche NR
Paypal   US 0.00
STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL GUILLOCHE PILL BOX
STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL GUILLOCHE PILL BOX
Paypal   US $135.00
GILD RUBY CIGAR HOLDER Diamonds Guilloche Russia c1908
GILD RUBY CIGAR HOLDER Diamonds Guilloche Russia c1908
Paypal   US ,666.66
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER COMPACT BOX
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER COMPACT BOX
Paypal   US $399.00
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING LARGE TABLE BOX
ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING LARGE TABLE BOX
Paypal   US $1,800.00
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Guilloche Silver