Mary's Antique Pewter Snuff Box italian ceramic with the bottom drawer divided

with the bottom drawer divided into several compartments

A perfect gift for a writer

flowers and branch were outlined in pencil

I bought this boot and shoe together and think they make a really wonderful pair

And so he sleeps under the apple tree and around him linger only loving and tender memories

Mary's Antique Pewter Snuff Box italian ceramic with the bottom drawer dividedWhat sold me on this 19th century snuff box is the juxtaposition between the fineness of its decoration and the clearly hand scratched "Mary." I thought it likely that Mary did this herself, but on the underside of the box in what appears to be the same hand one can just make out "To Mummy"! The box itself shows wear including some bending to the sides and bottom, but I think is quite lovely still ideally destined for another Mary, though my house at