Clementine

Delicate and masterful, this vintage Italian micro mosaic pill box showcases some of the finest, most intricate workmanship of its era. The floral arrangement -coral, ivory, and golden blossoms accented with pale blue and green- appears almost painted, its tesserae cut to an exceptionally small scale and placed with remarkable precision. The mosaic’s fine detail invites closer inspection, revealing a level of artistry reserved for the most skilled hands.

Set against a pale ivory background and framed in a silver-toned rope border, the composition feels balanced, luminous, and quietly elegant. Once treasured by travelers collecting miniature works of art along Italy’s Grand Tour routes in the early 1900s, boxes like this embodied devotion to beauty in the smallest of forms. Today, it can serve as an heirloom-quality keepsake, a refined pill box, a gift of craftsmanship, or a conversation piece that brings history home.

• Materials: Hand-cut glass tesserae set in gilt metal pill box.
• Era: Mid-20th century (c. 1920s-30s), 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 2.5cm x 2.5cm x 1.5cm (extra small)

An elegant piece of Italian artistry, refined in tone and radiant in detail.