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Before the introduction of cigarettes loose tobbaco was sold, at this same time snuff was also used, this would be made from grinding tobbaco to a fine powder, this would be inhaled through the nostrels, unlike tobbaco which had to be placed in a receptical such as a pipe and then ignited before smoking.


Snuff and tobacco boxes came in all shapes and materials from the early Chinese snuff bottles to very basic plain tins.


This is a snuff box in the form of a Victorian shoe with a beautiful patina.


The box is in good overall condition.


Dimensions: 11cm long x 3cm high x 4cm wide

  • Period: 1860
  • Sold
  • Location: Nottinghamshire
    • Dimensions: H: 3cm (1.18in)
    • W: 11cm (4.33in)
    • D: 4cm (1.57in)