Holla Old Fellow Take a Chew, Early 19th C. Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box doll chair who signed and dated this

who signed and dated this in 1889

but then a rounded heart carved out inside

so am not quite sure of the age of this piece

Both the head and the tail on this great black cat move

Holla Old Fellow Take a Chew, Early 19th C. Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box doll chair who signed and dated thisI'm so often struck by the playful the use of language on 19th century objects, from snuff to Battersea boxes, and on transferware pottery, too. This snuff box I believe dates to the 1820s or so, as I've found a few other examples with gold text of a similar ilk, and I especially love seeing the use of "Holla" on this one! Pretty fun. 2 7 8" x 1 3 4" x 3 4". Good condition, with a little surface lost on the face, as evident. Great structural condition.