ANTIQUE WOODEN SNUFF BOX, SHOE SHAPED TREEN, c1870

Description

Description
An a
ntique English treen snuff box formed as a shoe with brass studded pique work. The small brass studs cover the front of the square toe shoe and outline the heel. The top lid slides easily to open or close.
Popular with collectors; the shoe shaped boxes are found in a variety of materials including wood and papier mache.
English, Circa 1870
Measurements; 4 ¼" X 1 ½" X 1 ¾" high
Condition report; very good, chip to the left sole along, small stable cracks at back upper heel ( which are shown enlarged) several small dents to heel, normal for age and use.
Item ID:211097a
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