Reference:
sm146
Description:
A very rare snuff box in the form of a shoe, decorated in
straw work. Although the shoe form was popular over a long period
and made in many materials, straw work examples are extremely
elusive. The marquetry on the top depicts a butterfly on a rosebud.
(see Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, and Society, 1700--1880
Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly, ISBN: 0764316885 chapter 12). Inside it retains the original hand made
paper.
Origin: France or
Holland
Circa: 1740
Materials: Straw
work on pine.
Size: 5.6" toe to heel. 14cm.
Condition: losses
of straw, especially on sliding lid which was handled the most. |
