Abalone Shell Pill Box sterling silver Mexico round link border 7.8g SS68

A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico. The rectangular box has a beautiful iridescent abalone shell top—marked 'hand-made' 'Mexico' on the underside, Mexico 925.
Dimensions: 
Metal: Base Metal
Dimensions: Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 1.69 in (42.93 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)
Place of Origin: Mexico
Period: Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture: circa 20th century
Condition: Good wear, consistent with age and use. There is some residue of white powder inside that needs to be cleaned.
Sale price $312