Pretty Antique Papier Mache Round Snuff Box with Silver Inlay fun whistle and the other showing a

and the other showing a typed list of prices for sharpening various items

I especially like the shape of the knife

I find it completely charming

I'm always on the hunt for good boxes

Pretty Antique Papier Mache Round Snuff Box with Silver Inlay fun whistle and the other showing aI've always got an eye out for antique snuff boxes, shoe shaped and otherwise! This pretty one, mid to late 19th century, is lacquered papier mache, I believe intended to resemble tortoiseshell, though with the marbling more reddish than brown. The silver inlay (I'm not certain if sterling) appears almost entirely in tact, with a great combination of little flowers, squares, and fish shapes. (I see one little square missing). Very lovely. Very good