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Continental Novelty Snuff Box Modeled as a Foot, circa 1800

About the Item

Continental novelty snuff box modeled as a foot, circa 1800. Carved fruitwood novelty snuff box modeled as a foot with roman style sandal. Silver mounted straps, the toenails set with bone. The underside cobbled with brass and silver. The sandal swivels to reveal a hallow foot. Silver is unmarked, but tests as silver. circa 1800. Additional information: Dimension: 3.5 inches x 1.5 inches x 1.75 inches tall. Condition: No apparent chips or cracks. The inner compartment is lined with a later added silver paint which can be removed. The box firmly closes. 3 tiny pinhead nails appear to be missing. Does not disrupt the functionality.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Gardena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2950250842141stDibs: LU7059230192732
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