Aluminum pillbox or snuffbox – Art Deco style (ca. 1930s–1940s)

Small rectangular aluminum box with beveled corners and a hinged lid, probably used as a pill box, snuff box, or powder compact from the 1930s–1940s. The shape and choice of materials evoke the functional elegance of the Art Deco period, when aluminum became popular as a lightweight and modern metal.

The interior shows light oxidation and signs of wear, consistent with its age. A charming, minimalist piece of design history that works beautifully as both a curiosity and a decorative object.

Origin: Europe, probably the Netherlands
Period: ca. 1930–1940
Material: Aluminum
Color: Silver gray
Dimensions: approx. 10.5 × 7 × 2.5 cm
Weight: 35 grams
Condition: Good, with light signs of use