It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Several of these type of snuff shoes were made at Sissinghurst Castle, where up to 3,000 French prisoners were incarcerated during the Seven Years' War (1756-63).
It measures approx 10cm in length.
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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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Prisoner of War Snuff Shoe Boxes
