Antique c.1700s French Boot or Shoe Snuff Box, Large Pique Table Snuff is 6.75" Long cushion Last bit of information: I

Last bit of information: I purchased her out of Russia

with large-scale vessels incorporated into the Baroque garden designs of Versailles

Perfectly supported within the outer opaline casket in the framework that remains perfect

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Antique c.1700s French Boot or Shoe Snuff Box, Large Pique Table Snuff is 6.75" Long cushion Last bit of information: IThis one is just superb! Extra large table snuff from mid late 1700s, French, hand carved and so much fine pique work in tiny brass pin inlays, it's truly a work of art. The sold is particularly splendid with the nickel taps set on heel and toe. Overall pique and I really am not seeing any areas of loss. There is a nickel cartouche up top which has never been engraved. Snuff is, of course, pulverized tobacco one 'sniffed' up the nose. Very good to