Amazing and highly decorative sailor's snuffbox in the shape of a boot, handcrafted from sculpted and stained wood, adorned with bone elements and delicate colorful beads.
This charming folk art piece, full of poetry and whimsy, evokes memories brought back from maritime voyages of the late 19th century. Its handwritten inscription "Souvenir Léontine" gives it a particularly moving presence, like an intimate testimony from another time.
The blue, white, and pink bead decoration, combined with bone inlays and small sculpted details (including a small fish on top as the snuffbox's handle), gives this miniature boot a character that is at once naive, refined, and profoundly singular.
The removable lid conceals a small compartment intended to hold tobacco, making this object a genuine popular sailor's or travel snuffbox.
A superb old curiosity, ideal for a folk art collection, a cabinet of curiosities, or a bohemian and poetic decoration.
Period:
Late 19th century – early 20th century
Dimensions:
- 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm
Weight:
- 60 g
Materials:
- Sculpted wood
- Bone
- Beads
Condition:
Excellent antique condition.
Very well-preserved bead decoration and sculpted elements. Beautiful aged patina.
Free delivery for Belgium and France.
Fast and careful shipping.