This one-of-kind memento to a storied western North Carolina town is a metal silver tone vintage souvenir trinket / pill box. It is in great shape and shuts well, with minimal scratching on the exterior. Yet we saw something in the piece that goes far beyond a physical description. The town of Blowing Rock is set in the Appalachian Mountains just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic route taken by travelers looking to see something well beyond the most efficient way to drive from one place to another. We’ve taken the Blue Ridge many times, pausing to take in the treasures that stops such as Blowing Rock have to offer. So we were very happy to add this unique little item to our resale line. Trinket / pill boxes are not in themselves rare, but our research did not turn up any similarly made ones featuring a region or place. Sadly, it was not long after we acquired this charming piece that Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. So many there lost so much, and though it is absolutely true that human and animal life is most important, it was clear that possessions mattered, too. The things that furnish a home or business are meaningful. They can be missed and also mourned. This tiny keepsake box, carefully detailed to capture the billowing spirit of an historic Appalachian town, is fashioned as a pill case, but also could hold a tiny precious treasure, speaking to people’s desire to preserve and protect even the smallest of life’s touchstones.
Condition: Used Very Good. Local / Regional Attractions. Dimensions: 1.5" square x 0.5" deep / 1 oz
