19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school great architectural form

great architectural form

especially around the holidays

This wonderful stump work embroidery shows some losses

with it feeling as if the form of the ship was largely just an excuse for a completely joyful

he is very full of life

19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school great architectural formI'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.