A little work of fine craftsmanship ~ much care was taken in the making of this Scandinavian style “snoose” box.
This birchbark snuff box has a solid wood lid embellished with birchbark and a leather pull handle. In addition, a narrow birchbark band encircles and decorates the box. The base is solid wood.
A name that I'm not sure of is tapped into the center band ~ Gafsele is a guess as to it. Wondering if that buying was the maker's signature or for whom it was intended? See photos 3 and 6 on zoom to view. It is very faint and I actually just saw it recently. Very fun to discover that. A set of initials in ink list G E in cursive on the bottom, along with two others that I'm not sure of. See photo 8 on zoom to view.
There is a horizontal split around one end in the middle of the band, about 2”, but does not affect the structure of the box. It can be partially viewed in photo 4, on the right side, on zoom.
Not sure of the year, but will put it around 1920 or 1930. Could be earlier or later.
Measures 1 1/2” tall x 3” across x 1 3/4” deep.
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Product code: Vintage Birchbark Snuff Box ~ Scandinavian Style Birchbark buying Box ~ Snoose Box