This round Austrian snuff or pill box from the 1920s is a quintessential example of Art Deco everyday design. Crafted from white brass plated with silver, it features a cool, silvery-white color and a subtly matte finish. The smooth, undecorated surface and balanced proportions—standing 1.6 cm high and 4.4 cm in diameter—highlight its geometric, minimalist character, true to the aesthetic of its era. The lid is mounted on a discreet hinge, seamlessly integrated with the body, while gentle patina and fine surface scratches testify to its age. The construction is solid, and the rounded edges impart a tactile, ergonomic quality. The piece is in very good condition, with only minor traces of use and no visible damage or restoration—retaining the authenticity and period integrity typical of original objects from the 1920s.This compact object tells a story of the 1920s—a period when function and refined simplicity defined the new modernist taste. Its silvery, undecorated surface reflects light with restraint, focusing attention on the harmony of proportion and the sensory experience of the material. The box, closing with a gentle click, conjures images of café conversations, train journeys on the Orient Express, and daily rituals in which even the smallest accessory carried both style and modernity. Its understated design captures the spirit of an era that sought beauty in pure lines and noble materials.Today, this Austrian pill box can serve as a sophisticated detail in a personal accessories collection or as a subtle accent on a vanity or elegant desk. It would work well among modernist
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Height1.6 cm
Length4.4 cm
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Length4.4 cm
Height1.6 cm
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