Giulietta

Grand and opulent, this vintage Italian micro mosaic pill box captivates with its scale, detail, and radiant ornamentation. Across the oval face, a bouquet of pink and scarlet roses, golden blooms, and sky-blue daisies bursts forth against a soft green ground, each blossom shaped with remarkable precision. Surrounding the central motif, a border of starry millefiori rosettes twinkles like lanterns strung across a summer piazza, recalling the glamour of 1950s Italy, when evenings stretched long and every corner of Rome and Florence shimmered with light and possibility.

Every tessera was cut and set by hand, the sheer density of the mosaic testifying to both patience and mastery. The vivid florals recall gardens along the Amalfi coast, where bright blossoms spill over terraces to meet the sea, while the star-like border evokes Italy’s night skies, alive with song, cinema, and romance during its golden postwar years. A finely wrought gilt frame adds depth and refinement, its light wear confirming a well-traveled history.

Collected as Grand Tour mementos, micro mosaic boxes carried the artistry and splendor of Italy in miniature form. With its larger scale, intricate workmanship, and rare star-studded border, this example stands apart as a striking statement piece. Today, it makes a beautiful keepsake, perfect for holding small treasures, gifting to a loved one, or displaying as a conversation piece.

• Materials: Hand-cut glass tesserae set in gilt metal pill box.
• Era: Mid-20th century (c. 1950-60s), 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 5cm x 3cm x 1.5cm tall (large)

A true showpiece, it marries the blossoms of Italy’s gardens with the starlight of its skies. Capturing in glass the romance and brilliance of La Dolce Vita.