Vintage Repoussé Floral Pill Box

This is a small, circular hinged pill box or trinket container featuring a highly detailed repoussé floral design on the lid. The primary motif consists of a prominent rose bloom accompanied by a cluster of smaller, five-petaled forget-me-not style flowers and foliage. The piece appears to be crafted from a silver-toned metal, likely sterling silver or a high-quality silver plate, exhibiting a deep, natural charcoal-colored patina in the recessed areas which provides excellent contrast and highlights the relief work. The construction is solid with a visible hinge mechanism on the left side, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century manufacture, possibly in the Art Nouveau revival style. The surface shows minor signs of age-appropriate wear, including faint micro-scratching and softening of the highest points of the floral relief consistent with handling. There are no immediate visible hallmarks on the exterior, though these are typically found on the interior rim or the base of such containers. The quality of the molding indicates a mass-produced but well-finished decorative accessory intended for personal use or as a vanity collectible. Estimated diameter is approximately 1.25 to 1.5 inches.

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