Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour 19th century I believe

19th century I believe

signed with what appears to be “Turner” on the bottom

These would be great on a vanity or dresser used as pill boxes or containers for rings and earrings

and also Black Mountain College

Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour 19th century I believeBoot shaped match safes were definitely a thing one finds carved as well as cast iron versions shaped like cowboy boots as well as Victorian boots, which I believe is the case with this one, which I believe dates to the end of the 19th century. I'm a sucker for a carved shoe or boot to begin with, and even better if serves a function! The finish to the wood is well worn, particularly on one side, but there are no notable chips or cracks and it remains