Lucetta

Cheerful and delicate, this vintage Italian micro mosaic pill box captures the joy of a garden in bloom. Set against a soft pistachio-green ground, five flowers, each distinct in hue and personality, form a harmonious bouquet: crimson, sapphire, blush pink, ivory, and sky blue. The glass tesserae shimmer with subtle variation, revealing the hand of the artisan in every petal and leaf.

The oval form gives it a tender charm, framed by a rope-twist gilt border that glows softly against the gentle greens. Though small in scale, the workmanship is exquisite, the placement of each piece deliberate yet full of life. Time has lent the metal a warm patina, while the mosaic remains bright and crisp, its colors undimmed by the passing decades.

Micro mosaic boxes such as this were beloved by travelers who sought to bring home a piece of Italy’s artistry, an echo of Rome’s gardens and Florence’s ateliers. This piece, with its joyful palette and luminous harmony, embodies the Italian ideal that beauty need not be grand to be profound.

• Materials: Hand-cut glass tesserae set in gilt metal pill box.
• Era: Mid-20th century (c. 1940s-50s), Italian Grand Tour revival.
• Condition: Vintage, with age-appropriate wear that speaks to its history.
• Unique: You will receive the exact box pictured, a one-of-a-kind creation.
• Size: Approximately 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 1.5cm (small)

A soft melody of color and light, it feels like a crisp fall morning - sweet, balanced, and endlessly charming.