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Victorian Novelty Snuff Box as a Spurred Heel.
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Victorian Novelty Snuff Box as a Spurred Heel.

19th century
Sold 2 November 2024 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have a rare and unusual Victorian novelty snuff box in the form of a spurred heel, made from metal with a hinged lid that allows storage of the contents, there is a brass revolving spur and the whole box is detailed with inlaid stitching decoration, a very unusual addition to any collection.

c1890

Size: 90 x 65 x 30mm

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Novelty Snuff Box to the 1890s.

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SA1077540
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7570
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Here we have a rare and unusual Victorian novelty snuff box in the form of a spurred heel, made from metal with a hinged lid that allows storage of the contents, there is a brass revolving spur and the whole box is detailed with inlaid stitching decoration, a very unusual addition to any collection.

c1890

Size: 90 x 65 x 30mm

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Novelty Snuff Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1077540
Dealers Internal Ref
7570
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Novelty Snuff Box as a Spurred Heel.

Archive II A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim. View II
Archive III A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim. View III
Archive IV A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim. View IV
Archive V A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim. View V
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim.
Victorian Novelty Snuff Box As A Spurred Heel.
Ref: SA1077540
A dark brown and brass novelty snuff box shaped like a spurred boot heel, featuring engraved geometric patterns along the rim.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Composition
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEquestrian spur, Greek key border, Heel shape

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Victorian novelty boxes are small, whimsical containers shaped to resemble everyday objects, animals, or human figures, reflecting the eras fascination with clever design and industrial craftsmanship.

These pieces were typically constructed from brass, copper, wood, papier-mache, or early plastics like vulcanite and horn, often featuring intricate hand-engraved or cast details.

Preserve the natural metal patination by avoiding harsh chemical polishes and abrasive cleaners, storing them instead in stable humidity conditions away from direct sunlight.

These small items work well as focal points on bookshelves, coffee tables, or desks, adding a layer of historical curiosity and conversational interest to modern displays.

Authentic items typically display period-appropriate manufacturing marks, honest wear consistent with age, hand-cut joinery or casting seams, and patination developed over more than a century.
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