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It is approximately 1.11″ high x 1.15″ wide x 4.3″ deep.
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This is a Baroque-style French snuff box from the mid-18th century, hand-carved out of coniferous wood in the shape of a (then) fashionable men’s shoe.
A snuff box
cigarette case
18th Century Miniature Shoe Snuff Box. Snuff (powdered tobacco) was often deemed more appropriate to use than smoking, and usually caused explosive sneezing, so handkerchieves were basically mandatory :p At least it wasn’t as bad as smoking :p
I say it’s a door stop.
A shoe mold for Dutch Clogs
Appears to be a hinge at the back of toe. The instep and heel area would raise as a cover of a box.
Box might hold snuff, cards or fragrant foot powder
Antique Mid- 18th Century Gentlemen’s Miniature Shoe Snuff Box Coniferous Wood
Snuff box?
A hatpin holder or maybe a sewing needle or crochet hook holder.
I believe it’s a shoe tree.
The rear top is hinged to store something.
A needle safe. Top rear is hinged and may be cushioned inside.
18th century gentleman’s wooden snuff box
sewing needle box
Shoe stretcher?
Snuff box.
From the shape it looks like a door stop.
i think it holds business or personal cards of some kind?
Helps shoe to keep its shape when not wearing them