Striking Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Pendant
At the fin de siècle and through the first decades of the 1900s, Carl Fabergé and his workshop continued with the fabrication of refined guilloché enamels which had become all the rage. The term “guilloché” is often misused in describing a type of enameling. In actuality, it is the technique or process of engraving a decoration or pattern onto the surface of metal using a type of machine known as an engine turning lathe. The term applies when the engraving is then covered with translucent enamel.
Here a hollow silver ball with silver open fretwork has been machine engraved with a series of scalloped wave-like patterns encircling the entire globe. A layer of heavenly turquoise enamel has been applied to the surface of the pendant accenting the pattern and adding dimension and textural interest to the piece.
Measures ¾ of an inch (1.9 cm) in diameter and has a length of 1-1/8 inches (2.8 cm) including top “O” fitting. Has a weight of 7.5 grams. In excellent condition and dates to circa 1910.
