Vintage Italian Handmade Genuine Sterling Silver Red Enamel Egg Trinket Box From Florence, 1980s Solid 925 Silver Pill Holder With Lily

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Handcrafted in Florence, Tuscany, during the 1980s to 1990s, this life size egg shaped trinket and pill box is cast … Read more Handcrafted in Florence, Tuscany, during the 1980s to 1990s, this life size egg shaped trinket and pill box is cast in solid 925 sterling silver and decorated with red enamel alongside traditional Florentine symbols. In Italian culture, the egg is an ancient emblem of rebirth, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings, while the red palette and civic motifs pay homage to the historic heraldry of Florence, where the red iris (Giglio) has stood as the city's proud emblem since the Middle Ages. Weighing 1.257 ounces and fully usable, this rare piece unites Renaissance inspired Tuscan heritage with fine personal silverwork.

Specifications & Details:

SKU: U2455LIF00126

Material: Solid 925 sterling silver and red enamel

Weight: Approx. 1.257 oz / 35.62 g

Dimensions: Approx. H 2.40 in (6.1 cm) x W 1.77 in (4.5 cm) x D 1.69 in (4.3 cm)

Period (Est.): 1980s to 1990s

Hallmarks: Official 925 sterling purity hallmark and Italian silversmith code

Origin: Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy

Features: Life size egg dimensions; adorned with Florentine symbols; usable container

Condition: Vintage condition with original natural surface patina.

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