Holla Old Fellow Take a Chew, Early 19th C. Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box bull sculpture from the primary figures with

from the primary figures with arms raised

this old handmade wall box immediately appealed to me

A little bit tramp-y and maybe also a little bit Arts and Crafts

Under her simple blue felt dress—a later addition perhaps

I must say this large one is my favorite--Japanese I believe

Holla Old Fellow Take a Chew, Early 19th C. Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box bull sculpture from the primary figures withI'm so often struck by the playful the use of language on 19th century objects, from snuff to Battersea boxes, and on transferware pottery, too. This snuff box I believe dates to the 1820s or so, as I've found a few other examples with gold text of a similar ilk, and I especially love seeing the use of "Holla" on this one! Pretty fun. 2 7 8" x 1 3 4" x 3 4". Good condition, with a little surface lost on the face, as evident. Great structural condition.