Snuff box, carved softwood, probably English, 19th century.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Snuff box, carved softwood, probably English, 19th century. is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum's brief description reads: Snuff box in the form of a shoe, with a lift-of lid, of carved and stained softwood, probably English, 19th century. Museum description: Snuff box in the form of a shoe, with a lift-of lid, of carved and stained softwood. The surface is carved all over with scrolls imitating the pattern of a fabric and the front of the shoe is carved with a buckle, below which are hearts. The lift-off lid is also carved with scrolling patterns. The museum record gives material recorded as softwood; measurements Length 13 cm; Height 5 cm; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
Part of Messrs Harrods gift
Physical characteristics
- Material
- softwood
- Dimensions
- Length 13 cm; Height 5 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Carved stained softwood
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Europeana id
- /2059516/data_foodanddrink_O163639
- Museum object name
- Snuff box, carved softwood, probably English, 19th century.
- Holding institution
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the holding institution and a specialist reference.