Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860 Sculpture Hu was interested in contemporary

Hu was interested in contemporary virtuoso artist Albert Marquet (1875-1947)

the vase having an etched signature to the underside for Charles Schneider

the vase is in very good condition

no damage or restorations

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860 Sculpture Hu was interested in contemporaryAn unusual mid 19th century Victorian horses hoof & pewter snuff box, circa 1860. The snuff box having a hinged lid with engraved floral decoration and a curled finial to open the box, the base with a horse shoe plaform supported by a hooved leg with a fleur des lis finial. The auctual body of the box is made from a horses hoof, which may seem a little gruesome, but in reality it was more likley a memento of a loved and trusted steed! The box is in