Shoe-Shaped Antique Wooden Snuff Box with Puzzle Lid Mexican vase which are quite different from

which are quite different from one other

and in great condition

Really lovely things

The hinges are in good shape

Shoe-Shaped Antique Wooden Snuff Box with Puzzle Lid Mexican vase which are quite different fromI've got a soft spot for antique shoe shaped snuff boxes, of which there are an incredible variety, and also for boxes with puzzle type lids so of course I really love this one which is both! Mid to late 19th century I am pretty sure, and, based on the form and lack of decoration, as well as because I purchased it from a dealer in Dusseldorf, I do believe German. I'm not good at identifying woods but think maybe this is mahogany (?); really beautiful