Offered for sale is a beautiful vintage English sterling silver guilloché enamel compact or powder box featuring a finely hand-painted nautical harbor scene with sailboats under moonlight.

This is a quality Birmingham sterling silver piece with silver gilt interior and elegant engine-turned decoration to both sides. The lid displays an attractive marine scene over a guilloché ground, while the reverse features striking concentric wave engraving typical of higher-quality Art Deco vanity items.

Hallmarked for:

• Sterling Silver

• Birmingham Assay Office

• Maker’s mark “HG Ltd”

Likely dating to the 1930s–1950s.

A very attractive collector’s piece with strong Art Deco influence and excellent display appeal.

Features:

• Sterling silver

• Guilloché enamel

• Hand-painted sailboat scene

• Silver gilt interior

• Birmingham hallmarks

• Art Deco styling

• Nautical maritime collectible

A fine addition to any collection of sterling silver vanity items, nautical antiques, or Art Deco accessories.