Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Round Pill Box 14Kt

Guilloche pill box designed by Tiffany Co. Fantastic round pill box, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios, back in the beginning of the 20th century, circa 1910. This beautiful little box has been crafted during the Edwardian period in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and decorated with engine turned Guilloché designs. It is fitted at the back with a three barrels hinge, a snap closure in front and a removable chain of four inches with a ring size eight. Weight: 23.2 Grams, (14.87 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter of 38.3 mm and a height of 15 mm (1.5 x 0.59 Inches). The attached removable chain is 4 Inches, Hallmarks Stamped in the inner rim with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed in full, "TIFFANY CO. 14KT". The Edwardian Period This era like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Mill graining, a new decorative technique made possible by