18th/19th C. Georgian Pewter Snuff Box Shoe-Shaped With Touchmarks

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An outstanding antique pewter snuff box
It is shaped as a miniature shoe, enhanced with etched decorative details
The hinged … Read more An outstanding antique pewter snuff box
It is shaped as a miniature shoe, enhanced with etched decorative details
The hinged lid closes tightly
At the bottom it bears two identical marks in the shape of a small rosette or a stylized flower with ten petals
During the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and England, craftsmen and guilds used similar single or repeated rosettes as a quality stamp for the alloy. They guaranteed that the pewter had a low lead content and was safe for daily use
Collection number painted at the interior of the lid
Circa late 18th / early 19th century, Georgian era, Anglo-American
Measurements: Approximately 4.25" x 1.5" x 1.25"
It weighs 3 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Great patina. All original See less