{"product_id":"petite-sheild-pill-box","title":"Antique Gilt Brass \u0026 Enamel Snuff Box with Heraldic Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite little 19th century snuff or pill box is adorned with a striking black enamel lid featuring a gilt double-headed eagle crest—a timeless emblem of European nobility and heraldry. The gilded brass frame and hinge elevate its elegance, while the deep enamel work provides a rich contrast that highlights the intricate detailing of the coat of arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally used to carry powdered snuff or small personal keepsakes, boxes like this were prized not only for their function but as fashionable accessories, often displayed as a mark of refinement and taste. Today, it stands as a collectible decorative piece, perfect for display in a cabinet of curiosities or styled among other small trinkets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt brass body and mountings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack enamel lid with applied gilt heraldic crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinged construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely Austrian or German origin (heraldic double eagle motif strongly associated with the Austro-Hungarian Empire)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-to-late 19th century (c. 1850s–1890s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn excellent antique condition with bright enamel and only the faintest age wear to the gilt surfaces. Hinge remains functional and secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"soul fed home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50898570674497,"sku":"23003426","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/B90CC70A-48FA-46FD-8C7E-4E29162C92CD.png?v=1760240860","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/petite-sheild-pill-box","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}