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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Box, Alpaca Silver

$495
£375.28
€432.60
CA$697.13
A$773.06
CHF 406.19
MX$9,445.52
NOK 5,081.96
SEK 4,770.29
DKK 3,229.42

About the Item

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Box, Alpaca Silver Offered for sale is a Mexican Mid-century Modern Alpaca silver decorative box that is clad in brightly colored abalone shell tiles. The lid has a slightly domed effect and the sides are completely covered in abalone shell tiles. The interior is lined in a rich, deep toned wood. The bottom is marked Hecho en Mexico Alpaca. This is a lovely box to hold objects on a desk or dresser.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid-20th century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1974346490252

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