Silver-Tone Scallop Shell Box with Hinged Lid on Little Feet – Vintage Ring & Pill Box 1970s/80s

A playful box shaped like a scallop shell in silver-tone metal – with finely ribbed relief, small cast feet and a hinged lid that opens to a little compartment.

Effect

A touch of seaside romance for a nightstand or vanity – perfect for coastal, cottage and mermaid aesthetics.

Details & Condition

• Material: silver-tone metal or silver-plated, no hallmarks
• Size: approx. 5.5 × 5.0 × 3.5 cm / 2.2 × 2.0 × 1.4 in
• Date: 1970s–1980s
• Condition: very good; lovely patina, light tarnish, slight wear inside

Use

For rings, earrings, small keepsakes or pills on the go – a charming little Christmas gift.

Care

Polish with a soft cloth; the patina is welcome to stay.

At the flea market in St. Pölten the shell lay in a bowl of buttons and brooches – as if washed ashore among all the little things.

A shell that keeps secrets — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop