S/5532 Antique Treen 19th Century Small Pear Wood Snuff Shoe

A small lady's pear wood snuff shoe, having a sliding lid surmounted with a carved bird that is fitted to the shaped base, which has carved scroll decoration and a carved curled toe. The whole has a pleasing pale colour and retains a patination.

Sold 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) Wide
1 in. (2.5 cm.) Deep
¾ in. (2 cm.) High
Dutch Circa 1860