I took this for an antique carved snuff box boot, but when I got it home and opened it up, realized it was made as a trick box, with what looks to have been a snake inside that would pop its head up when one slid the lid open. Sadly, both ends of the snake were broken at some point; the remaining fragment remains, held by pins inside that attach to either side of the boot. Sad that it is lost, but a great little carved boot still, 19th c. and otherwise in beautiful condition, with nicely carved detail at the toe and running up the front for laces.

3 7/8" l x 1 3/8" w x 2 1/8" t. Broken snake inside but otherwise very good condition.