Description
Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Pillbox Ladies Box – Lovely jeweled sterling silver ladies accessory, late mid century, hinged box with its original hand cut amethyst stone cabochon. The bottom is marked Sterling, 925, Mexico. The amethyst has much better purple color than the photo could capture. It is all handmade and has a wave cut scalloped front with pop down lid that holds tight from the sides but never had a lock. After all these years it has still held its form quite well. and open and closes easily. It was never monogrammed or inscribed. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings to the sterling silver silver. No chips or cracks to the bezel set 5mm amethyst stone. The stone has a medium purple color with a nice internal glow. The bezel setting is finished off with a twisted silver application around the perimeter of the bezel. Size from top of cabochon to bottom of box is 5/8″ tall. Left to right east to west measures 1 1/2″ long. Width/depth measures 7/8″ front to back. Not easy to find original, older mid century jeweled Mexican Sterling Silver items this is a lovely box for your collection.
