Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Snuff Pill Trinket Box with Semi-Precious Stone, Italy, 1970s

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Vintage solid 925 sterling silver snuff, pill, or trinket box set with a dark semi-precious stone, handcrafted in Italy during … Read more Vintage solid 925 sterling silver snuff, pill, or trinket box set with a dark semi-precious stone, handcrafted in Italy during the 1970s to 1980s.

Combining solid silver with hardstone inlays is a longstanding tradition in Italian silversmithing, rooted in classic pocket boxes designed to hold snuff, pastilles, or small keepsakes. The inset stone visually resembles onyx; however, as gemstones fall outside our specific area of expertise, the exact stone variety cannot be formally guaranteed.

Crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, this piece weighs 18.40 grams and measures 4.3 cm (1.69 in.) in height, 2.5 cm (0.98 in.) in width, and 2.5 cm (0.98 in.) in depth. The piece carries the official 925 sterling silver purity hallmark stamp.

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Material: Solid 925 sterling silver and semi-precious stone (onyx-type, unverified);

Period: 1970s to 1980s;

Weight: 0.649 oz / 18.40 g;

Design: Handcrafted snuff, pill, or trinket box with stone inlay;

Maker / Hallmarks: Italian silversmith, stamped 925;

Origin: Italy;

Measurements: H 4.3 cm (1.69 in.) x W 2.5 cm (0.98 in.) x D 2.5 cm (0.98 in.);

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