Vintage mother of pearl small pill box stunning!! This small hand made pill box is unusually made from wood and covered in stunning mother of pearl decoration.
Price is for mother of pearl box All other items are for sale separately 
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Size: 3 1/2 cm round 2 cm tall.
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Pill boxes have been used as jewellery boxes since ancient times, and are now sought-after collectible. We have a collection of pill boxes advertised separately - see pictures.
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Mother of pearl, also known as nacre, is a lustrous, iridescent material that comes from the inner shells of certain mollusks. It's used in a variety of decorative and functional items, including jewelry, furniture, and musical instruments.
How it's formed
Mother of pearl is made of calcium carbonate crystals, silk proteins, and other organic materials.
It's layered like brickwork over the inner lining of the shell.
The thickness of the platelets and the space between them give mother of pearl its iridescent quality.
Uses
Mother of pearl is used in jewelry, such as buttons and watch faces.
It's used in furniture, musical instruments, and decorative objects.
It's used in home decor, such as tiles on walls and floors.
It's used in handicrafts, such as tiny statues and keyrings.
Why it's used
Mother of pearl is durable and resistant to discoloration.
It's a preferred choice for decorative and ornamental purposes.
It reflects light in an interesting way.
Some people choose instruments with parts made from mother of pearl because they think these sound better than other ones