Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BELL

RUSSIAN SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BELL PUSH - A Russian purple guilloché enamel electric desk bell push. The circular, domed body is decorated with concentric wavy guilloché patterns beneath a vibrant purple enamel. The top is centered by a purple glass or amethyst cabochon ”push” button, set within a silver-tone metal sunburst mount. The dome is bordered by a beaded base ring and sits upon a turned wooden base with a trailing twisted cord. The internal retaining nut bears spurious/apocryphal hallmarks alongside an 88 zolotnik silver mark. in the manner of the maker. guilloche enamel, bell push, russian style silver, desk accessory Dimensions Base Diameter 1 7/8 in. The measurements are approximate. Condition Good condition. The purple guilloché enamel appears intact with no major chipping. The internal metal electrical contacts are highly corroded, and the trailing cord is frayed. Housed on a wooden base.