This Victorian English papier-mâché snuff box is finished with black lacquering and decorated with an inlayed abalone shell "terrazzo" treatment. Today the box could be used to present the key to a new home, conceal a special ring, or to store a collection of baby teeth from the Tooth Fairy. (1.125" x 3.625" x 1.5") bx13019b
c. 1880's - 1890's
