An antique (circa 1876) sterling silver pill box. The base and lid are connected via hinge hardware. The exterior detailing features intricately etched patterned band designs. The lid is covered entirely by embossed metalwork. A crest is placed in the center of the pill box. Hallmarks are visible on the interior and exterior. Some wear to the metal on the underside. Approx. 1.5 x 1.5 in. Total weight: .53 ozt. This piece has wear / indentation of the metal throughout the base. One crack in base. Property of Janine Metz Estate, Social Secretary to the Duchess of Windsor. This piece is part of a larger collection of pill and snuff boxes, some of which are available in this auction. Antique Sterling silver pill box, antique sterling silver, antique collectibles, luxury pill box, sterling silver pill case, dosette box, pillbox, pill container, pill organizer, sterling silver vessel, luxury antique vessel, smalls, keepsake box, Dutch decorative arts, Dutch sterling silver, antique Dutch pill box, decorative object,