Large Shoe Shaped Snuff Box c. 1900 british cricket game a hot air balloon overhead

a hot air balloon overhead

tapered front legs ending in ball feet

orange is 2 3/4" tall

15 1/4" l x 6 7/8" w x 3/4" tall

Large Shoe Shaped Snuff Box c. 1900 british cricket game a hot air balloon overheadAll of the shoe shaped snuff boxes I've found have been pocket sized, made to carry around, but this one would have stayed at home, in the parlor or library perhaps, and held a much larger stash of snuff. I like it's clean, elegant form, and it would be useful now for stashing all sorts of things. C. 1900 and with a thin coat of varnish I believe. 7 3 16" l x 2" w x 2 3 8" t and in excellent antique condition, with hinges firmly attached and opening