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Pill Box Abalone Seashell

$220
$27520% Off
£167.43
£209.2920% Off
€196.57
€245.7220% Off
CA$318.03
CA$397.5420% Off
A$322.74
A$403.4220% Off
CHF 181.39
CHF 226.7320% Off
MX$3,919.91
MX$4,899.8920% Off
NOK 2,195.22
NOK 2,744.0220% Off
SEK 2,179.87
SEK 2,724.8420% Off
DKK 1,469.59
DKK 1,836.9920% Off

About the Item

A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico. Box is oval with a beautiful iridescent abalone seashell top; top is hinged with front closure. Marked 'hand-made' 'Mexico' on underside as shown in last image. - Second box shown has sold.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 1.69 in (4.3 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Abalone,Alpaca,Metal,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1314246562922

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