Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour but it is well stuck

but it is well stuck on and I'm leaving it alone

19th century I believe

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

and the scratched up blue painted surface is pretty great

These would be great on a vanity or dresser used as pill boxes or containers for rings and earrings

Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour but it is well stuckBoot 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