Antique c.1700s French Boot or Shoe Snuff Box, Large Pique Table Snuff is 6.75" Long cushion pink & blue boulle inlays

pink & blue boulle inlays and

easel stand and wonderful condition

which are all that is not inside this one

Paris circa 1889-1893

This 19th century Grand Tour souvenir from France shows you why

Antique c.1700s French Boot or Shoe Snuff Box, Large Pique Table Snuff is 6.75" Long cushion pink & blue boulle inlaysThis one is just superb! Extra large table snuff from mid late 1700s, French, hand carved and so much fine pique work in tiny brass pin inlays, it's truly a work of art. The sold is particularly splendid with the nickel taps set on heel and toe. Overall pique and I really am not seeing any areas of loss. There is a nickel cartouche up top which has never been engraved. Snuff is, of course, pulverized tobacco one 'sniffed' up the nose. Very good to