Vintage 1970s Gold-Tone Enamel Pill Box Nazareth Israel Holy Land Souvenir UK

Souvenir pill boxes from pilgrimage sites are the kind of small functional object that tends to survive intact.

A miniature square pill box in gold-tone metal, the lid inset with an enamel plaque depicting a domed basilica against a white ground, framed by a dark navy border with gold leaf detail. The word "NAZARETH" is printed across the base of the image — this is almost certainly the Basilica of the Annunciation, the principal landmark of Nazareth, Israel.

The base has an engine-turned diamond crosshatch texture. Interior holds a white plastic two-compartment pill insert and a small mirror on the base. Snap-close push-button clasp on the side.

Sits well on a dressing table, desk, or nightstand. The two compartments fit daily tablets comfortably; the mirror is useable. Would also read as a travel trinket or a small collectible for anyone with an interest in Holy Land souvenirs or religious keepsakes.

Details

• Type: Pill box
• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Material: Gold-tone metal, enamel
• Interior: White plastic two-compartment insert, mirror on base
• Size: 4 × 4 × 1 cm
• Mechanism: Push-button snap clasp
• Marked: No visible marks
• Style: Religious, souvenir

Condition

Excellent · Enamel plaque intact with no chips, clasp functions, mirror clear, interior insert undamaged.