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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860

$695
£525.23
€603.32
CA$977.57
A$1,034.99
CHF 560.11
MX$12,370.04
NOK 6,981.67
SEK 6,384.49
DKK 4,506.02

About the Item

An unusual mid 19th century Victorian horses hoof pewter snuff box, circa 1860. The snuff box having a hinged lid with engraved floral decoration and a curled finial to open the box, the base with a horse shoe plaform supported by a hooved leg with a fleur des lis finial. The auctual body of the box is made from a horses hoof, which may seem a little gruesome, but in reality it was more likley a memento of a loved and trusted steed! The box is in very good condition, a rare unusual antique snuff box circa 1860.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pewter,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-88011stDibs: LU4876138198302

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