Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe amber pendant necklace was I believe made by

was I believe made by the Zanesville Stoneware Company

adding a little moodiness and strangeness

It is possible this was once part of a larger construction or lost a bit at the rear of the base

others simply pinned up

often making them as much design object as teaching tools

Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe amber pendant necklace was I believe made byBoot 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