19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school This wonderful stump work embroidery

This wonderful stump work embroidery shows some losses

especially around the holidays

one of them definitely bone and the rest I believe white glass

with beautiful rounded lip

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

19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school This wonderful stump work embroideryI'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.