{"product_id":"vintage-israel-sterling-silver-pill-box-yerushalayim-jerusalem-filigree-925","title":"Vintage Israel Sterling Silver Pill Box Yerushalayim Jerusalem Filigree 925","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage Israeli sterling silver (.925) pill box or small trinket stash box. Handcrafted with traditional Yemeni-style wire filigree bordering, the center lid features raised Hebrew typography spelling Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). The underside is clearly hallmarked MADE IN ISRAEL ST 925 with an official maker's punch mark. The rear hinge opens smoothly and closes flush. The box retains its original, uncleaned vintage surface with minor natural tarnish in the interior crevices. Excellent collectible piece of Holy Land Judaica metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Sterling Silver (.925)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge\/Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage (c. 1960s–1980s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1\" W × 0.8\" L × 0.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 10.0 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped \"MADE IN ISRAEL\", \"ST 925\", [Maker's Mark]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition with minimal surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure \u0026amp; Function:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The single-barrel rear hinge functions smoothly, opening and closing flush and closing securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish \u0026amp; Patina:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Displays honest age-appropriate surface micro-scratching on the base and interior. Moderate, natural blue-green tarnish\/patina is visible along the interior rim fold (easily cleanable if desired, but left unpolished to preserve original vintage patina).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid .925 Sterling Silver. No dents, cracks, deep gouges, or repair work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The base features clear, machine\/punch-stamped block lettering reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE IN ISRAEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside the standard Israeli export silver designation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eST 925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Sterling 925) and an Israeli silversmith hallmark stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiligree Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Applied rope\/twisted wire work along the lid margins follows classic Bezalel\/Yemeni silversmithing design traditions common to Israeli studio silver production from the 1960s–1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Testing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The piece weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of solid sterling silver. The weight, cold feel, oxidation patterns in the interior crevices, and stampings confirm authentic .925 sterling silver composition rather than silver plate or white metal base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudaica: Silver, Pewter, Brass, Copper, Wood, Glass, Fabrics, Ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chaya Benjamin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Context \/ Page:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e See Chapter 4 (\"Silver Ritual \u0026amp; Souvenir Ware\"), pp. 112–115, detailing mid-20th century Israeli silver souvenir and ceremonial metalwork incorporating filigree accents and Hebrew typographical iconography (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYerushalayim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e motifs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-73f6e4fb-7fff-053b-b619-c0b429a3dbd9\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-11cb0dec-7fff-d1bb-bcb8-424276c8c1c4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d2b3c2ca-7fff-52ca-9a1d-6a4212ba1fc7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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