Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver 925 Pill Box Green Onyx Cabochon Mexico City

Description

View Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver 925 Pill Box Green Onyx Cabochon Mexico City with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The natural gemstone is securely set within a beautiful twisted rope accent border. Type: Pill Box / Powder / Trinket Box. Main Stone: Green Onyx Cabochon. Material.925 Sterling Silver, Natural Green Onyx. Item Specifics ​ Type: Pill Box / Powder / Trinket Box ​ Composition: Sterling Silver ​ Purity: .925 ​ Region of Origin: Mexico (Mexico City, D.F.) ​ Era: Mid-Century (Circa 1950s - 1970s) ​ Main Stone: Green Onyx Cabochon ​ Style: Mid-Century Modern / Mexican Folk Art ​ Shape: Oval ​ Condition: Pre-owned / Vintage ​Item Description ​Overview ​Presenting a beautiful, collector-grade vintage mid-century Mexican sterling silver oval pill box. This exceptional pocket container showcases classic Mexican silversmithing artistry, featuring a highly polished, heavy-gauge sterling body crowned with a premium, smooth oval green onyx cabochon. The natural gemstone is securely set within a beautiful twisted rope accent border. ​Fine Hallmark & Maker Details ​The underside of this piece features a crisp, complete set of vintage Mexican stamps that firmly ground its exceptional authenticity and quality: ​An official Eagle Assay export mark, standard for mid-century production. ​A well-struck "Hecho en Mexico" bell design. ​The explicit "0925" purity stamp alongside "DF" denoting the historic Distrito Federal (Mexico City) production origin. ​A clear artisan maker monogram positioned directly above the silver fineness. ​Condition Report ​This vintage container is in excellent pre-owned condition, especially considering its age. The exterior sterling silver retains a beautiful, bright luster with a soft, natural patina and only faint surface pocket wear. The three-barrel hinge assembly remains perfectly aligned, tight, and completely functional, allowing the lid to close securely. The interior compartment is remarkably clean and well-preserved. ​Specifications ​ Material: .925 Sterling Silver, Natural Green Onyx ​ Dimensions : 39mm x 28mm x 17.8mm ​ Weight: 13.3 grams ​Please review the provided high-resolution photographs to carefully evaluate the fine details, crisp stamping, and overall condition of this premium vintage piece before purchasing. Category: Antiques › Silver › Sterling Silver (.925) › Boxes. Brand: Unbranded.

Brand

Unbranded

Composition

Sterling Silver (.925)

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Age

Post-1940

Country of Origin

Mexico