Small pillbox in hallmarked 925 silver, circular in shape with a removable lid, featuring delicate neo-Rococo-inspired relief decoration. In the center stands out a scallop shell, the traditional symbol of the Camino de Santiago, framed by elegant scrolls, acanthus leaves, and plant motifs. The inside of the lid features an ornamental cartouche surrounded by plant reliefs.

The scallop shell, also known as the pilgrim's shell, has accompanied for centuries those who walk the Camino de Santiago to Compostela. Historically used as a badge of pilgrimage, it symbolizes the spiritual journey, faith, and arrival at the goal. This small box, of contemporary manufacture and historicist neo-Rococo aesthetic, evokes the Jacobean memories associated with the pilgrims who walk the Camino. A particularly interesting decorative silver piece for collectors of silver objects, pilgrimage souvenirs, and items related to the Jacobean tradition.

• Style: Historicist neo-Rococo.
• Decoration/Motif: Scallop shell or pilgrim's shell, scrolls, acanthus leaves, and plant motifs in relief.
• Period/Dating: Contemporary manufacture, ca. 1990–2000.
• Origin: Spain. Iconography linked to the Camino de Santiago.
• Hallmarked: Yes.
• Materials: Hallmarked 925 sterling silver.
• Hallmarks/Punches: "925" punch.
• Dimensions: Diameter of 3.4 cm; height of 1.8 cm.
• Weight: 12.32 g.

These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections due to their age and use. Examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, write to us before purchasing.