This is a high-quality pill box with a delightful and intricate decoration (a bunch of flowers) on the lid.

Made by Giovanni Raspini in Arezzo, Tuscany. Raspini is a renowned architect and designer.

The little box is fully Hallmarked.

About Silver Hallmarks in Italy:

The mark identifying the silversmith in Italy consists:

- Purity degree (925, 835 and 800 per thousand) usually inscribed into an oval outlined mark. In this box is 925- sterling silver.

- A number corresponding to the number identifying the silversmith. On this item you can read 132 (G. Raspini Srl)

- Two letters indicate the location (Province). In this caseAR- Arezzo.

Conditions:

Please note the lid does not fit perfectly, probably due toa slight dent. It is otherwise in very good vintage condition. Needs a bit of polish.

Measurements (approx.)

5 cm x 4 cm x 3 cm

Weight: 29 gr (please bear in mind I don’t have a “precision scale” so weight is indicative only).