Fine Antique Treen Puzzle Lid Snuff Box, Likely Sailor Made alarm rattle Early 20th century I believe

Early 20th century I believe and likely used at a carnival or fair

with the center portion reminding me of the profile of a streamlined car--or rocket ship

) It's done in pencil on a the pale green backside of shiny silver paper

Oh how I love this

Fine Antique Treen Puzzle Lid Snuff Box, Likely Sailor Made alarm rattle Early 20th century I believeI've had a couple of snuff boxes with puzzle type lids like this one, which take a few steps to unlock and open, making whatever is held inside feel all the more precious! I am pretty certain the knobs and inlaid details on this one are carved of ivory, and it seems more likely than not sailor made, though I am not certain, nor am I 100% sure of the hardwood, which is dark, smooth, and really lovely. The interior of the box is lined in crimson red