19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school especially around the holidays

especially around the holidays

with the features--including tattooed ear and fanstastic star-like wrinkles around the eye--playfully rendered in black ink dots

painting red crosses on three sides and stringing wire through punched holes in the bottom such that it could be mounted somewhere

with it feeling as if the form of the ship was largely just an excuse for a completely joyful

great architectural form

19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box public school especially around the holidaysI've bought and sold a few lacquered papier mache snuff boxes, shoe shaped and otherwise, but I've never seen a red one, with a heel to boot, making one think of Dorothy clicking her heels to get back home. Just right. 3 1 8 l x 1 w x 1 1 4 t and in very good structural condition. with some loss to the red lacquer as evident, all to good in my opinion, as it has travelled long and far. Early mid 19th c. I believe.