This is nice vintage copper pill box with a brass plated bird on the lid from Chili. The birds eye and wing are represented by lapis lazuli cabachons set in brass plated bezels. The box is marked, incised on the bottom "CHILE" with a stylized letter "C "enclosing "HILE". The bird is textured with some bright feathers and some textured feathers. The bird is bonded to the lid which is textured black patina. There are black patinated triangular and rectangular designs etched into the side. The inside is patinated black. Please see photos for condition details.
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