An attractive and unusual, 19th century, folk art snuff box in the form of a shoe.
This is a table top snuff box of a good size, a hand crafted piece.
Hand carved from wood which has been painted black with a carved lift top lid set with a small rectangular abalone inset.
The base has inlaid brass studding as does the front of the shoe, there is an inlaid letter T at the back, possibly the initial of someone who owned it.
The top of the shoe holds the snuff and has a shallow recess.
This box is surely a labour if love and lots of time and dedication has gone into it, a beautiful representation of 19th century folk art.
Condition:
Good used condition overall, some very light surface wear, general signs of use and ageing, some wear to the abalone, see photos.
Approx measurements:
1.5" width
3" height
6" length
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This is a table top snuff box of a good size, a hand crafted piece.
Hand carved from wood which has been painted black with a carved lift top lid set with a small rectangular abalone inset.
The base has inlaid brass studding as does the front of the shoe, there is an inlaid letter T at the back, possibly the initial of someone who owned it.
The top of the shoe holds the snuff and has a shallow recess.
This box is surely a labour if love and lots of time and dedication has gone into it, a beautiful representation of 19th century folk art.
Condition:
Good used condition overall, some very light surface wear, general signs of use and ageing, some wear to the abalone, see photos.
Approx measurements:
1.5" width
3" height
6" length
Any questions or queries please contact us.
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.