Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe amber pendant necklace It is possible this was

It is possible this was once part of a larger construction or lost a bit at the rear of the base

others simply pinned up

1870 on the reverse

The level of detail and the interplay between form and surface treatment on this contemporary ceramic vessel is sophisticated and surprising

with light wear to the exterior and what appear to be several broken sweetgrass stitches on the lower half

Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe amber pendant necklace It is possible this wasBoot shaped match safes were definitely a thing one finds carved as well as cast iron versions shaped like cowboy boots as well as Victorian boots, which I believe is the case with this one, which I believe dates to the end of the 19th century. I'm a sucker for a carved shoe or boot to begin with, and even better if serves a function! The finish to the wood is well worn, particularly on one side, but there are no notable chips or cracks and it remains