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:

Danish Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Salt Pepper    US $49.99

VINTAGE STERLING GUILLOCHE DRESSER SET    US $99.95

ENGLISH ART DECO STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MIRROR BRUSH    US $295.00

Guilloche Enamel Spoon w Lavender White Columbine    US $34.99

guilloche silver and enamel set    US $77.38

OLD GERMAN STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SNUFF BOX    US $435.00

SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL HAIR BRUSH WALKER HALL HM 1929    US $46.41

RARE MARGO DE TAXCO STERLING GUILLOCHE PIN BROOCH    US $175.00

ART DECO SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COFFEE SPOON 1933    US $22.42

Sterling Watson Bon Bon Almond ScoopGuilloche Handle    US $27.00

ART DECO SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CIGARETTES CASE 1931    US $114.44

Pink Guilloche Brush Mirror Vanity Set Sterling Silver    US $109.99

ANTQ VERMEIL GOLD SILVER 935 GUILLOCHE SNUFF BOX 220    US $349.99

Lovely Fancy Sterling Guilloche Enamel Compact c1920s    US $425.00

c1908 Russian Silver Guilloche Diamond Cigarette Case    US $800.00

MEKA Sterling Guilloche Enamel DENMARK Salt Shaker    US $9.99

Antique Sterling Guilloche Enamel Perfume Bottle    US $80.00

OLD LARGE STERLING SILVER TRAY FRENCH RARE GUILLOCHE NR    US $910.00

Boxed Set Frigast Sterling Enamel Guilloche Demitasses    US $19.99

Perfume Bottle Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Top    US $195.00

Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass    US $155.00

American Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box    US $550.00

Antique Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Perfume Bottle    US $146.00

Rare Victorian Sterling Guilloche Enamel Perfume Bottle    US $88.33

ANTIQUE HALLMARK SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DRESSING SET    US $153.20

Antique Sterling GUILLOCHE Dresser Vanity SET 353g WOW    US $19.99

935 Russian Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Box Scene    US $399.00

Guilloche Enamel Phoenix Bird Sterling Hallmarks JMB    US $15.00

Vintage Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Sewing Thimble    US $149.90

RIGAST GUILLOCHE ENAMEL GILT STERLING DEMI SPOONS    US $10.49

antique Guilloche sterling silver tatting shuttle w box    US $350.00

2 STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DEMI ANTIQUE SPOONS    US $13.99

Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Lidded Powder Box    US $595.00

English Sterling Silver Pink Guilloche Enamel Box    US $1,495.00

A FABERGE RUSSIAN GOLD GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LORGNETTE    US $35,000.00

LRG ANTIQUE CUT GLASS POWDER BOWL GUILLOCHE SILVER LID    US $348.19

GILD VASE SCENT BOTTLE Diamonds Guilloche Russia c1900    US $3,999.99

3 David Andersen Guilloche ENAMEL Sterling Silver Fork    US $59.99

David Andersen Guilloche ENAMEL Sterling Silver Spoon    US $89.99

Sterling Guilloche Enameled David Andersen Norway Spoon    US $39.99

Baby Blue Guilloche Enamel Sugar Spoon In Box FRIGAST    US $49.99

Vintage Silver Guilloche Pink Enamel Perfume Bottle    US $4.63

Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Bell Ring w Button    US $250.00

Mini Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Compact Chain    US $175.00

SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL TRINKET BOX FRENCH    US $657.69

Sterling Silver Dresset Set 1932 Blue Guilloche Enamel    US $199.99

Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Handled Pierced server    US $9.99

Baby Blue Guilloche Enamel Salt Cellar Pepper Shaker    US $99.99

Stunning Large 1940s Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case    US $68.07

Sterling Guilloche Enamel Spoon DAVID ANDERSEN Norway    US $15.50

STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL H P CASED SPOONS 1941    US $301.76

STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CASED SPOONS    US $208.91

OLD SILVERPLATE GUILLOCHE NAPKIN RING HALLMARKS 10W    US $44.99

ANTIQUE STER Guilloche ENAMEL POSY HOLDER TUSSIE MUSSIE    US $399.99

CANE NEPHRITE STICK SILVER GUILLOCHE AM Russian c1908    US $2,888.88

KFaberge Gilt Guilloche Silver Chamber Candle Holder    US $2,200.00

Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Aksel Holmsen Norway    US $55.54

Vintage Art Deco Silver Guilloche Enamel Pendant Locket    US $7.72

CASE SET 6 SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COFFEE BEAN SPOONS    US $7.35

VERY RARE SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PILL BOX 1905    US $5.46

Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Compact dated 1921    US $17.80

Antique Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Brooch cir 1910    US $3.40

SUPERB ART DECO SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE    US $119.67

BLUE WHITE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SILVER BOX AUSTRIAN    US $165.00

FRENCH 950 STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL HAIR BRUSH    US $195.00

George A Scheid Guilloche Enamel Paris Souvenir Spoon    US $269.00

ASPREY STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL VANITY SET 1925    US $464.23

5 Old Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Demitasse Spoons    US $129.99

SUPERB GERMAN STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX    US $475.00

23p FRENCH STERLING TRAVEL SET AMAZING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL    US $2,000.00

English Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Inkwell    US $1,295.00

Antique STERLING ENAMEL Guilloche Birmingham Brush    US $375.00

Antique Guilloche Enamel Souvenir Sugar Sifter    US $34.99

ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ENGLISH BOX ORNATE    US $494.99

8 Old Danish SS Multi color Guilloche Enamel Demispoons    US $124.99

Silver Guilloche Enamel Flower Compact Bham 1953    US $363.66

Rathaus Zu Bremen Silver Guilloche Souvenir Spoon Crest    US $35.00

ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER COMPACT BOX    US $169.00

STERLING SILVER AUSTRIAN GUILLOCHE ENAMEL VASE An anti    US $270.00

Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon Teal Enamel Guilloche Aase    US $129.00

DAVID ANDERSEN NORWAY GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CASED SPOONS    US $301.76

CASED SET SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MEKA DENMARK SPOONS    US $278.55

VOLMER BAHNER SILVER GUILLOCHE SALT PEPPER SHAKERS    US $125.00

Blue Stone Guilloche Cigarette Cylinder Case 1900 Deco    US $250.00

GUILLOCHE FRENCH STERLING SILVER NAP III CREAMER POT    US $595.00

GUILLOCHE FRENCH SILVER PLATED NAP III LARGE TRAY    US $1,195.00

ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL GLASS JAR MARKED ROZ    US $294.99

ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PATCH BOX MARKED ROZ    US $249.99

ANTIQUE STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX W FLOWERS    US $249.99

6 MOD Guilloche Enamel Demitasse Spoons In Box    US $89.99

Antique Sterling Enamel GUILLOCHE Pin Tray Bowl    US $84.99

Fine Frame Silver Gild Guilloche Enamel RUSSIAN c1908    US $3,888.88

ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER POWDER BOX    US $499.00

Art Deco Perfume Bottle Silver Guilloche Top Birmingham    US $299.99

STERLING 925 HALLMARKS GUILLOCHE CARDS CASE BOX 280    US $149.99

Antique Sterling Montreal Guilloche Souvenir Spoon    US $47.20

Sterling Silver Pink Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener    US $235.00

Guilloche Enamel Silver Souvenir Spoon Gibraltar    US $28.00

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