Vintage Italian Silver 800 Hourglass Bow-Tie Blue Enamelled Pill Box, 1950s

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Vintage solid silver pill or trinket box with a distinctive hourglass / bow-tie silhouette and blue enamel detailing, handcrafted in … Read more Vintage solid silver pill or trinket box with a distinctive hourglass / bow-tie silhouette and blue enamel detailing, handcrafted in Florence, Tuscany, during the 1950s to 1960s.

Mid-century Florentine silversmiths were celebrated for their playful geometry and refined enamel accents. This box features a charming pinched hourglass form highlighted by an inset line of rich blue enamel.

Crafted in solid 800 continental silver, this compact box weighs 19.10 grams. The hinged lid shuts tightly and securely, making it fully functional for daily use.

The underside bears the official 800 continental silver purity hallmark stamp alongside the registered Florentine silversmith code.

Key Details:

Material: Solid 800 continental silver and blue enamel

Period: 1950s to 1960s

Weight: 0.673 oz / 19.10 g

Design: Handcrafted hourglass / bow-tie shaped pocket pill box with blue enamel

Maker / Hallmarks: Florentine silversmith, stamped 800 and silversmith code

Origin: Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Measurements: H 2 cm x W 4.1 cm x D 2.7 cm

Additional Benefits:

Authentic Florentine mid-century silver craftsmanship

Unique hourglass / bow-tie geometric design

Original vivid blue enamel line detail

Snug and functional closure

Verified 800 purity hallmark and origin stamps

This is a vintage item preserved in excellent condition with original surface characteristics. See less