A LARGE-SCALE NOVELTY VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID MAPLE AND FRUITWOOD SHOE SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1840
Decorated with pewter stringing, brass inlay and agate mounts, with a hinged cover, the sole with brass inlay and parquetry veneers
8 in. (20 cm.) high; 12½ in. (32 cm.) long
A LARGE-SCALE NOVELTY VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID MAPLE AND FRUITWOOD SHOE SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1840
Decorated with pewter stringing, brass inlay and agate mounts, with a hinged cover, the sole with brass inlay and parquetry veneers
8 in. (20 cm.) high; 12½ in. (32 cm.) long