A charming early 20th century decorative metal pill box of oval form, featuring an ornate raised lid with geometric decoration and intricate applied wirework detail. The box has a pleasing aged patina and opens on its original hinge to reveal a clean, simple interior.
Compact and highly decorative, this piece would originally have been used to carry pills, tablets, snuff, or other small personal items. The detailed craftsmanship and unusual design make it an attractive collector's piece, equally suited for display in a cabinet of curiosities or as a functional trinket box for jewellery and keepsakes.
The box remains in good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and patination consistent with its age and use. The hinge functions correctly and the lid opens and closes as intended. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Measures approximately 5.2 cm x 3.8 cm x 2 cm (2" x 1½" x ¾").
A distinctive and decorative antique pill box with excellent display appeal.
Compact and highly decorative, this piece would originally have been used to carry pills, tablets, snuff, or other small personal items. The detailed craftsmanship and unusual design make it an attractive collector's piece, equally suited for display in a cabinet of curiosities or as a functional trinket box for jewellery and keepsakes.
The box remains in good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and patination consistent with its age and use. The hinge functions correctly and the lid opens and closes as intended. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Measures approximately 5.2 cm x 3.8 cm x 2 cm (2" x 1½" x ¾").
A distinctive and decorative antique pill box with excellent display appeal.