Large Shoe Shaped Snuff Box c. 1900 vintage wax figure giving this piece a striking

giving this piece a striking elegance in addition to its quintessential MCM-ness

and disappears unless you are searching for it

and thought likely to be of Virginia origin

but nice for holding rings or other little things

A lovely way to display a collection of favorite spoons

Large Shoe Shaped Snuff Box c. 1900 vintage wax figure giving this piece a strikingAll 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