Antique Small Faux Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, Early Celluloid, Dark Academia Desk

This striking antique faux tortoiseshell snuff box makes an exquisite small-scale addition to any curated Dark Academia or Moody Vintage desk setting. Crafted from early celluloid, the piece is distinguished by a highly contrasting, luminous honey-amber base overlaid with bold, dark tortoiseshell mottling that beautifully emulates genuine luxury shell. The sleek, rectangular silhouette is elegantly framed by solid black banding along the upper and lower edges, lending it a tailored, handsome appearance well-suited for English Hunt Country aesthetics. A subtle finger lift allows the hinged lid to open smoothly, revealing a pristine, solid black interior. Surviving in exceptional condition for its antique age, the box retains a brilliant, glossy luster with only minimal, nearly imperceptible signs of historic wear at the extreme corners. Perfectly sized to rest in the palm of a hand or alongside a stack of antiquarian books, it serves as a wonderful vessel for storing stamps, small nibs, or delicate daily keepsakes. Could also be used as a traveling jewelry holder or pill box. One small chip exists in the bottom corner (see up close listing photo).

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
2.75 inches in length
1.25 inches in depth
0.75 inches in height

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VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
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SHIPPING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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