Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour The two began creating pottery

The two began creating pottery in 1947 as a hobby while living in New Brunswick

7 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 1" thick

and documented in detailed photo

19th century I believe

who made everything from desk and smoking accessories to corkscrews to bookends to pretzel holders to candlesticks

Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour The two began creating potteryBoot 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