Antique c.1700s French Boot or Shoe Snuff Box, Large Pique Table Snuff is 6.75" Long cushion with large-scale vessels incorporated into

with large-scale vessels incorporated into the Baroque garden designs of Versailles

Last bit of information: I purchased her out of Russia

and strong period silk thread on spool for final restoration

1 mother of pearl and 18k gold stiletto

The hand chased silver covering is entirely intact and free of damage

Antique c.1700s French Boot or Shoe Snuff Box, Large Pique Table Snuff is 6.75" Long cushion with large-scale vessels incorporated intoThis 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