Pillbox - .800 silver
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Elegant and refined 800 silver turtle-shaped pill holder from Italy, dating to the 1960s, with a functioning hinged lid, internal pill compartment, and measurements of 4 x 1.5 x 2.5 cm and a weight of 20 g.
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Elegant and refined pillbox in 800 silver, crafted in the shape of a turtle with great attention to naturalistic detail. This small object combines functionality and decorative value, representing a typical example of vintage Italian silverware, highly appreciated in collecting.
The upper shell is finely engraved with geometric motifs that recall the natural structure of the carapace, while the head, legs and tail are modeled in a realistic way. The turtle opens via an integrated hinge, revealing an internal compartment intended to hold pills or small personal items.
Material: silver 800
Workmanship: casting and chasing with incised details
Closure: functioning hinge
Era: second half of the 20th century (1960s)
Origin: Italy
Measurements: cm 4x1.5x2.5. Weight: g.20
Overall good condition, with normal signs of time and light patina consistent with age. Opening mechanism functioning.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Elegant and refined pillbox in 800 silver, crafted in the shape of a turtle with great attention to naturalistic detail. This small object combines functionality and decorative value, representing a typical example of vintage Italian silverware, highly appreciated in collecting.
The upper shell is finely engraved with geometric motifs that recall the natural structure of the carapace, while the head, legs and tail are modeled in a realistic way. The turtle opens via an integrated hinge, revealing an internal compartment intended to hold pills or small personal items.
Material: silver 800
Workmanship: casting and chasing with incised details
Closure: functioning hinge
Era: second half of the 20th century (1960s)
Origin: Italy
Measurements: cm 4x1.5x2.5. Weight: g.20
Overall good condition, with normal signs of time and light patina consistent with age. Opening mechanism functioning.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
20 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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