Antique Treen Snuff Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay hide mask They've seen some play

They've seen some play

and then can be collected by opening the flap at the bottom front

and to my eye this one is about perfect as it gets

with a perfect mix of scrapes

Antique Treen Snuff Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay hide mask They've seen some playThere is a sticker note on the bottom of this lovely treen box that describes it as American, likely New York state; I had another 19th century snuff box with very similar inlay that I believed was made French Napoleonic prisoner of war, so am no 100% sure. At any rate, it is definitely 19th century and very lovely, with mother of pearl inlay punctuated by a pattern of brass pique nails. It snaps closed tightly with a satisfying click, opens easily,