19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box ceramic serving pot There is a bit of

There is a bit of loss the far edge of the sliding piece

Portfolio closed measures 11 1/8" x 9 1/8"

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There are a couple of round holes carved through the sides that suggest perhaps it was once part of something larger

19th C. Red Shoe Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box ceramic serving pot There is a bit ofI'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.