Antique Treen Snuff Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay hide mask This fabulous birds in tree

This fabulous birds in tree puzzle /balancing toy /display piece I think perfectly encapsulates the spirit and philosophy of the wonderful design company that was Creative Playthings

with a perfect mix of scrapes

trunks and boots

and then can be collected by opening the flap at the bottom front

They've seen some play

Antique Treen Snuff Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay hide mask This fabulous birds in treeThere is a sticker note on the bottom of this lovely treen box that describes it as American, likely New York state; I had another 19th century snuff box with very similar inlay that I believed was made French Napoleonic prisoner of war, so am no 100% sure. At any rate, it is definitely 19th century and very lovely, with mother of pearl inlay punctuated by a pattern of brass pique nails. It snaps closed tightly with a satisfying click, opens easily,