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Pill Box Abalone Seashell

$275
£208.91
€241.50
CA$390.04
A$393.83
CHF 221.40
MX$4,847.10
NOK 2,621.54
SEK 2,632.55
DKK 1,805.03

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.
  • 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:
    Mexico
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 20th century
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. - Second box shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref.#: LU1314246560852.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1314246562922

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