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Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling Silver Novelty Pill Box C.1950
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Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling Silver Novelty Pill Box C.1950

1940 - 1960
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 5 August 2026 · Puckerings
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Description

A stunning example of a vintage 1950's pill box in the form of a miniature coin purse by the iconic Italian fashion house, Gucci.

The silver is fully marked 925 and signed "Gucci". The silver is has a linear engine turned design.

A highly collectable box in superb condition measuring 1 3/4" x 1 5/8" x 3/4".

Item: 46060

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Pill Box to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.4cm (1.73")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
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SA1224226
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46060
Description
A stunning example of a vintage 1950's pill box in the form of a miniature coin purse by the iconic Italian fashion house, Gucci.

The silver is fully marked 925 and signed "Gucci". The silver is has a linear engine turned design.

A highly collectable box in superb condition measuring 1 3/4" x 1 5/8" x 3/4".

Item: 46060

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Pill Box to the 1950s.

Height
4.4cm (1.73")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224226
Dealers Internal Ref
46060
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A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. SOLD5 AUG 26
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Archive I A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. SOLD5 AUG 26

Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling Silver Novelty Pill Box C.1950

Archive II A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. View II
Archive III A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. View III
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Archive V A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. View V
Archive VI A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. View VI
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Archive VIII A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. View VIII
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Archive X A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. View X
Archive XI A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure. View XI
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A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure.
Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling Silver Novelty Pill Box c.1950
Ref: SA1224226
A sterling silver novelty pill box shaped like a miniature handbag with a textured reeded surface and kiss-lock closure.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPill Boxes
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsKiss-lock clasp, Reeded texture, Handbag silhouette
  • SizeH 4.4 cm (2 in) x W 4.4 cm (2 in) x D 1.9 cm (1 in)

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A novelty silver pill box is a small, decorative vessel crafted from precious metal, designed in whimsical or figurative forms such as handbags, animals, or daily objects. Popularised during the 19th and 20th centuries, these items served both practical health needs and as stylish vanity accessories.

Mid-century examples were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver (925 fineness) or high-grade continental silver. Techniques involved engine turning, hand-chasing, reeding, and delicate clasp mechanisms like kiss-lock closures to replicate real leather handbags and purses.

Authentic Italian silver items from this era feature stamped hallmarks indicating silver purity, such as 925 or 800, alongside Italian maker mark star badges or provincial stamps. Prominent fashion houses also engraved full maker logos onto the interior or base.

Small silver novelties can be displayed on a dressing table, incorporated into a marble vanity tray, or placed alongside art books on a coffee table. Their metallic lustre provides a subtle reflective contrast against timber and stone surfaces.

Keep silver in a dry environment to slow down oxidisation. Dust regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and polish gently using a dedicated silver polishing cloth, avoiding abrasive creams that can strip fine reeded textures or delicate clasps.
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