Vintage TINY Trinket / Pill Box India Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay Silvertone

Description

View Vintage TINY Trinket / Pill Box India Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay Silvertone with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Its compact size makes it a perfect addition to a vanity collection or a unique gift for a lover of curiosities. Inlay: The Mother of. Pearl inlay is mostly intact with beautiful natural iridescence. Vintage Silver Tone Trinket Box from India - Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay - Small Handcrafted Metal Pill Box or Snuff Case Label on bottom says "MADE IN INDIA" Unique. VERY tiny. Rare. This is a pre-owned vintage item with authentic character. The silver coating could be sterling but this box looks handmade and I can't tell for sure. It's quite old. Silver coating has some flaking and patina (see pictures) Patina: The metal features a soft, dull luster and a distressed s ilver-tone finish consistent with its age. Inlay: The Mother of Pearl inlay is mostly intact with beautiful natural iridescence. Function: It is not hinged. The lid closes tightly. From my 94 year old mother in law's collection. We inherited her estate in 2025. Selling "as is". You are purchasing an item in its present condition with all faults, visible or not. Non smoking home. This charming, handcrafted miniature trinket box is a wonderful example of vintage Indian metalwork[2]. Featuring a stunning geometric inlay of genuine Mother of Pearl on the lid, this "tiny" box was originally designed to hold small treasures, pills, or snuff. Its compact size makes it a perfect addition to a vanity collection or a unique gift for a lover of curiosities. Details & Dimensions Approximate Size:  2 cm to 3cm ( Materials:   Silver-tone white metal base with a natural shell inlay. Origin:   Handcrafted in   India   (label on the bottom) Style:  Art Deco/ Traditional / Mid-Century Folkart Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Vanity, Perfume & Shaving › Pill Boxes.

Type

Pill Box / Trinket Box

Size

2cm

Style

Vintage Art Deco/ Traditional / Mid-Century Folkart

Material

Mixed Materials

Featured Refinements

Distinctive geometric inlay on the

Features

Unique. VERY tiny. Rare.

Country of Origin

India