White Guilloche Set, Enamel, partly 935 Silver, Austria after 1922, Art Deco

This extraordinary 2 piece collection consists of rare accessories for the production of luxurious handbags or caskets. The objects are made of metal and finished with the finest white guilloche enamel. Part of the fittings is made of solid 935 silver and bears the Austrian hoopoe official hallmark as well as the maker's mark J A. The set includes 1 large mechanical clasp with an elegant white pearl shaped sliding button as well as a matching silver element for locking. These mechanisms originally served as high quality closures for exclusive evening bags or cases. The collection is complemented by 1 artistic end piece which is also decorated with white guilloche enamel and stands out with a black pearl as a striking decorative element. Both objects feature beautiful openwork ornamentation which gives them a special lightness.

For designers, seamstresses, restorers or artists, this set offers a rare opportunity to incorporate original historical components into new creations or to restore antique objects true to the original.

The dimensions of the large clasp are approx. 4,5 x 10,5 cm while the end piece measures approx. 4 x 6,7 cm. The objects are in authentic original condition with signs of wear and a beautiful patina corresponding to their age and date from the period of late Art Nouveau to Art Deco. A wonderful set for collectors of Viennese silver and guilloche work and lovers of historical haberdashery that represents a stylish addition to any creative project or restoration.