19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school one of them definitely bone

one of them definitely bone and the rest I believe white glass

especially around the holidays

with beautiful rounded lip

This wonderful stump work embroidery shows some losses

19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school one of them definitely boneI've bought and sold a few lacquered papier mache snuff boxes, shoe shaped and otherwise, but I've never seen a red one, with a heel to boot, making one think of Dorothy clicking her heels to get back home. Just right. 3 1 8 l x 1 w x 1 1 4 t and in very good structural condition. with some loss to the red lacquer as evident, all to good in my opinion, as it has travelled long and far. Early mid 19th c. I believe.