Rare 1918 Antique Brass Snuff Box James Rouse Shelton Leicester Portrait Engraved Tobacciana Victorian collectors ceramic or eclectic contemporary interior

or eclectic contemporary interior

with a sterling silver rim hallmarked for Birmingham

though the text is not clearly legible or fully translatable

Here we have an unusual piece of original hand painted Folk Art - we think it is either paint or wood stain painted on wood 61cm tall

Marked "1916" with broad arrow stamp

Rare 1918 Antique Brass Snuff Box James Rouse Shelton Leicester Portrait Engraved Tobacciana Victorian collectors ceramic or eclectic contemporary interiorAn extraordinary piece of WWI historythis 1918 trench art brass vesta case (match safe) snuff tobacco box is engraved with the name James A. Rouse, Groby Nr Leicester and features a hand etched portrait of a soldier on the reverse. Likely made during or shortly after World War I, this piece reflects the personal artistry and quiet moments of reflection found in wartime. Please note: the first image maybe an enhanced presentation image. For an accurate