Antique Heart Shell Pendant with Hidden Compartment Snuff Pill Scent Box - Pearl Iridescent Clam / Mother of Pearl - Forget Me Not Flowers

Charming antique heart shaped pendant box:

~ Wildly unique and interesting piece

~ Shimmery iridescent mother of pearl clam shell pieces fashioned into a romantic heart

~ Pendant loop for stringing on a chain or cord

~ Forget me not floral detailing on both sides

~ Oval shaped hinged box opening is topped with a complimentary contrasting inset striped shell

~ Perfect stash spot for snuff, pills, cherished keepsake, or a piece of fabric with your favorite scent

Ready and waiting for your neckline, display, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique piece - estimating late 1800's

MARKINGS: None that I could find

METAL / MATERIAL: Two types of natural shell and silver toned metal that is entirely non-magnetic. I am guessing it is sterling grade silver - but without marks I can't prove it and it is only a good / educated guess

CLASP / CLOSURE: Tension closure on the box lid

MEASUREMENTS: 2 1/4" tall (including the bail loop) x 2 1/4" wide x about an inch thick

WEIGHT: 5.7 grams on my scale

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

CONDITION = Good overall vintage condition - Entirely intact and all hardware functions well. There are visible adhesive runs which I am assuming is a newer addition to this charming old piece. See photos - mainly from the top bail on both sides. Perhaps someone could remove with a steady hand and a small razor knife or remove and redo all together. In an excellent state of preservation

"A picture is worth a thousand words"

Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an integral part and extension of the description.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO VISIT MY OTHER SHOPS:

Blooming Jewels 2 - For vintage to antique jewelry and goodies of all kinds - click here .................. https://BloomingJewels2.etsy.com



Clip On or Screw it - Dedicated entirely to earrings from yesteryear ..................................................
https://ClipOnorScrewIt.etsy.com



The Vintage Button Hole - Buttons and misc related to creating and collecting ................................. https://TheVintageButtonHole.etsy.com