Large Shoe Shaped Snuff Box c. 1900 british cricket game bold blue-black and green star-like

bold blue-black and green star-like decoration--all of it exactly matches Mann's other work (including another bowl I had in the shop)

Inside are five lacquer bowls of diminishing size

15 1/4" l x 6 7/8" w x 3/4" tall

a hot air balloon overhead

Large Shoe Shaped Snuff Box c. 1900 british cricket game bold blue-black and green star-likeAll 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