Aucoc: Wax Seal Case Made Of Solid Silver And Vermeil, With A Guilloché Pattern And Enamel Finish. C1900 Seal

An exceptional and magnificent wax case made entirely of vermeil, guilloché-engraved and enameled.

The tubular case is guilloché-engraved with very fine ripples, enameled in a superb blue with a slight grayish tint. The top of the lid is also enameled over a radiating guilloché pattern.

The top, base, and opening are accented with friezes of ribbons and flowers.

The base of the case features a seal bearing the initials MC (?).

The case is hallmarked:

. Two boar’s head hallmarks indicating “solid silver since 1838” with a minimum fineness of 800/°°

. In full: A.Aucoc (the last “c” is poorly struck) for André Aucoc, a silversmith and member of a prestigious dynasty, active from 1887 to 1911

This is a superb piece, featuring magnificent guilloché work notable for its great finesse and its exceptionally elegant enamel. The contrast between the vermeil and the blue enamel accentuates its preciousness.

12.5 cm long

2 cm in diameter

85 grams

In very good condition. Minor oxidation in the recesses.

In-person pickup in Paris or insured Colissimo shipping.

France: 15€
Europe: 20€
Worldwide: 35€