Guilloche Silver
July 20, 2009 by Thomas Howard
Filed under Guilloche
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:
 ANTIQUE CASED SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BUCKLE BUTTON SET  US $273.37 |  Fine Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Olive Pickle Fork US $29.99 |
 Pink Enameled Guilloche Coat Brush US $69.99 |  Th Marthinsen Norway Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Gold Plated Spoon 6 US $29.99 |
 Austria Sterling Plique a Jour Enamel Guilloche Box Vienna Secessionist US $1,150.00 |  HROAR PRYDZ Norway STERLING Silver Guilloche SALT PEPPER Shakers FLOWERS US $47.00 |
 NR Lovely Hallmarked Sterling Green Guilloche Enamel bedside Jewelry Box Dish US $22.27 |  6 Frigast Denmark Guilloche ENAMEL Sterling Silver Coffee Demi Spoon Set w Box US $179.00 |
 Art Deco Yellow Guilloche Enamel Sterling Silver England Brush US $129.99 |  4 Crystal Sterling Enamel Guilloche Salt Pepper Shakers from Norway 925s US $94.00 |
 Exquisite Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Box Light Turquoise with Rosebuds US $165.50 |  AKSEL HOLMSEN Norway Sterling Guilloche Enamel SPOON BOX Signed Gold Pl EC US $19.99 |
 GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DENMARK HGr STERLING SILVER CRYSTAL SALT PEPPER US $25.00 |  6 Fine Silver gilt Ox blood Red Guilloche Enamel Cocktail Forks in Box Denmark US $124.99 |
 Lot of 6 MAGNIFICENT Red Guilloche Enamel Cocktail Canape Forks US $99.99 |  Rare Vintage Korean Hammered 999 Silver Cloisonné Guilloche Enamel Covered Jar US $398.00 |
 David ANDERSEN Mid Century MODERN Silver Guilloche ENAMEL Demitasse SPOONS BOX US $75.01 |  ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER BRUSH SET PINK ROSES WHITE MIRROR US $999.00 |
 Guilloche Enamel Spoon w Lavender White Columbine US $34.99 |  VINTAGE DESIGNER STERLING SILVER TEAL BLUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BAR PIN US $9.99 |
 STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT BIRMINGHAM 1937 HUNTING SCENE US $1,132.52 |  ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BOX FRENCH 20TH CENTURY STUNNING US $2,491.55 |
 ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER BOX CASE US $499.00 |  6 ANTIQUE MECHANICS STERLING CO SILVER WHITE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DEMITASSE SPOONS US $59.99 |
 Rare French Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Classical Scene Box C1910 Amazing US $1,288.73 |  CHARLES HORNER SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BROOCH HM CHESTER 1912 US $31.23 |
 Set of 3 Norwegian Navy Enamel Guilloche Sterling Demitasse Spoons US $43.99 |  Antique Guilloche 900 Silver Box Case Russian Very Special US $397.50 |
 Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Round Box Galleon Ship Import Mark London 1929 US $273.37 |  Vintage Set 6 Spoons Signed Colorful Guilloche Enamel Sterling Silver Vermeil US $26.00 |
 ANTIQUE ART DECO SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT CASE MAPPIN WEBB 1926 US $92.16 |  Set of 7 Askel Holmsen Norne Norway Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Spoons US $99.99 |
 Antique Russian KFaberge Gilt Silver Guilloche Chamber Light Candle Holder 1905 US $2,200.00 |  VINTAGE STERLING GUILLOCHE SPOONS EGON LAURIDSEN ANTON MICHELSEN US $65.99 |
 Lovely Sterling Guilloche Enamel VANCOUVER Spoon US $24.99 |  6 LOVELY SS Norway Demitasse Spoons w Guilloche Enamel Handles US $99.99 |
 R BLACKINTON Sterling Silver GUILLOCHE Enamel Vase White HP PINK ROSES C1880 US $78.00 |  NORWAY HROAR PRYDZ GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $36.00 |
 Vintage Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Salt Pepper Shaker Tray Norway Set US $15.50 |  C19 ANTIQUE COLLECTORS 1880s GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SILVER PENCIL ORIGINAL BOX OX BONE US $189.00 |
 Magnificent Korean Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Teapot Birds Turtles C1950 US $1,040.36 |  Set 17 FRIGAST Denmark Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Spoons RARE SEVENTEEN US $380.00 |
 ART DECO SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE 1934 US $413.96 |  ART DECO SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE DOUBLE SIDED ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE 1924 US $929.45 |
 Antique Guilloche Enamel Souvenir Sugar Sifter US $29.99 |  BEAUTIFUL VINT GUILLOCHE ENAMELED EP SILVER SHORT LENGTH SERVING FORK DC or DG US $66.75 |
 ST JOHN Sterling Silver GUILLOCHE Enamel SouvSpoon US $49.00 |  Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Spoon Set Guilloche Enamel Norway US $43.21 |
 6 LOVELY SS Norwegian Demitasse Spoon w Guilloche Enameled Handles US $124.99 |  Signed Japanese Guilloche Enamel over 950 Silver Vase US $2,499.75 |
 FINE Antiq Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Snuff Box US $987.55 |  ELA Denmark Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Demitesse Spoons Set of 6 in Box US $125.00 |
 American Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box US $550.00 |  LOVELY SS Norwegian Condiment Berry Fork w Blue Guilloche Enameled Handle US $34.99 |
 Vintage Sterling Silver 925 NORWAY Salt Pepper Shakers Guilloche SIX US $49.99 |  San Francisco Ca Cliff House Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon w Guilloche Enamel US $495.00 |
 VINTAGE SILVER AND FLORAL GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CLOTHS BRUSH 1952 US $39.04 |  Unique Irish Enamel Guilloche Clover Sterling Silver Souvenir spoon US $9.99 |
 Vintage Watson Sterling Silver Texas Alamo Guilloche Enamel Picture Bowl Spoon US $75.00 |  4 Hroar Prydz 925 Sterling Blue Guilloche Enameled Crystal Salt Pepper Shakers US $45.99 |
 ANTIQUE FRENCH GUILLOCHE KNIFE SET LOUIS XVI 24Pcs US $2,495.00 |  ART NOUVEAU MERRY RED HROAR PRYDZ NORWAY STERLING GUILLOCHE SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $17.50 |
 MOST GORGEOUS ART DECO SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LADIES COMPACT US $104.66 |  Sterling Silver Guilloche Red Enamel Salt Pepper Set US $171.83 |
 ANTIQUE GUILLOCHE SILVER 800 CANDY SWEET BOWL 163gr HAND CRAFTED ENGRAVING US $285.00 |  Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Bell Ring w Button US $250.00 |
 SUPERB WHITE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SOLID STERLING SILVER Flower SPOONS ORIGINAL CASE US $374.90 |  ANTIQUE ENGLISH LONDON STERLING GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CORKE BROTHERS INKWELL US $99.00 |
 David Andersen bracelet silver guilloche enamel scenic US $275.00 |  Rare Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon w Guilloche Enamel Figural Washington US $395.00 |
 Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon w Guilloche Enamel Figural George Washington US $295.00 |  Russian silver diamond rubi GUILLOCHE ENAMEL frame US $2,500.00 |
 RARE VINTAGE ART DECO 1920S STERLING SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LIGHTER NR US $12.50 |  Boxed set Meka Danish Sterling Guilloche Enamel Master Salt Cellars Spoons Red US $5.50 |
 Blue Guilloche Enamel FB Sterling Set Cigarette caseCompactLipstick holder US $555.00 |  OLD art moderne DANISH MODERNIST Guilloche enameled STERLING SILVER leaves PIN US $47.00 |
 Askel Holmsen Sterling Spoon White Guilloche Enamel US $32.99 |  Askel Holmsen Sterling Spoon Blue Guilloche Enamel US $32.99 |
 GEORG JENSEN STERLING GOLD WASH WHITE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DEMITASSE SPOON US $45.00 |  ELEGANT YELLOW GUILLOCHE STERLING SLIVER CUT GLASS DRESSER VANITY JAR BOX US $29.99 |
 1 David Andersen Gold Sterling Silver Guilloche Lemon Fork Norway Rådhus 925 US $9.99 |  Art Deco Guilloche enamel English hallmarked sterling silver compact US $149.99 |
 STERLING 6 GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SPOONS ELGON LAURIDSEN STERLING IN ORIGINAL BOX US $155.00 |  Antique 19th C silverguilloche enamel Imperial Austrian pill box Rare US $2,900.00 |
 Antique English Sterling Silver Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener US $295.00 |  Vintage signed pink guilloche enamel sterling silver spoon set presentation box US $149.99 |
 GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING PIN TRAYPERFECT CONDITION US $205.00 |  VINTAGE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL STERLING SILVER PILL SNUFF BOX US $103.00 |
 Vintage Elgin American Compact Guilloche CAR 583 US $105.00 |  Vintage Compact Purse Guilloche Powder Rouge CAR 584 US $175.00 |
 Edwardian Deco 1911 Pink Guilloche Enamel Silver Patch Jewelry Trinket Pill Box US $495.00 |  Sterling Michelsen Christmas Motif Spoon Guilloche Child Denmark US $37.00 |
 JUDAICA BELGIUM ART DECO GUILLOCHE SILVER A835 ACCORDION CIGARETTE CASE 592gr US $700.00 |  SILVER VINTAGE BLUE ENAMEL GUILLOCHE ARTILLARY COMPACT US $140.57 |
 Antique Sterling Silver Floral Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener dated 1913 US $38.66 |  SILVER PLATE BLUE ENAMEL GUILLOCHE CIGARETTE CASE US $93.71 |
 Christmas Silver Plate Fully Hand Enameled Guilloche Spoon JUL 1963 Meka Denmark US $13.95 |  Very Rare Biig Russian enamel jeweled gold guilloche egg US $59,995.00 |
 RARE GERMAN STERLING SILVER TEAL GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PINK ROSES PILL BOX US $15.28 |  Antique STERLING ENAMEL Guilloche Birmingham Brush US $375.00 |
