A handsome Victorian brass snuff box made from brass in the form of a shoe. The lid fits well and is engraved " David K. Bennett Morpeth 1891 ".

Excellent condition measuring 3 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 36530

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Puckerings has dated this Victorian Brass Shoe Snuff to the 1890s.

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Description

A handsome Victorian brass snuff box made from brass in the form of a shoe. The lid fits well and is engraved " David K. Bennett Morpeth 1891 ".

Excellent condition measuring 3 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 36530

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Brass Shoe Snuff to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA331664

Dealers Internal Ref

36530

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Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfiber cloth to preserve the aged surface. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or liquid immersion, which can strip the original patina and degrade interior metal hinges.

An antique brass snuff box serves as a functional paperweight or decorative accent on a desk, bookshelf, or side table. Pairing it with leather-bound volumes or framed vintage prints creates a classic, curated aesthetic.

Authentic pieces generally show uneven surface oxidisation, natural wear to contact points from historical handling, and hand-cut hinge assemblies. Period engravings typically display subtle variations characteristic of hand-tooling.

These pieces were typically cast or sheet-formed from brass alloys, assembled using hand-soldered joints and integrated pin hinges. Inscriptions were frequently hand-engraved onto the lids or bodies to mark dates, names, or locations.

Shoe snuff boxes were novelty containers produced during the 18th and 19th centuries designed to hold finely ground tobacco powder. Crafted in various metals or wood, these items served both functional and decorative purposes.