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A Delightful Misers Snuff Box
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Delightful Misers Snuff Box

19th century
Description

A well.made and delightful misers box of slim form ideal for slipping into the pocket of a waistcoat made from brass and wood with pique work decoration on the top a very tactile object. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Misers Snuff Box to the 1850s.

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SA1002834
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Description
A well.made and delightful misers box of slim form ideal for slipping into the pocket of a waistcoat made from brass and wood with pique work decoration on the top a very tactile object. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Misers Snuff Box to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002834
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I An octagonal antique misers snuff box made from dark wood with brass pique inlay and a circular brass rotating mechanism.

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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An octagonal antique misers snuff box made from dark wood with brass pique inlay and a circular brass rotating mechanism.
A delightful misers snuff box
Ref: SA1002834
An octagonal antique misers snuff box made from dark wood with brass pique inlay and a circular brass rotating mechanism.
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FAQs

A misers snuff box is a mechanical pocket container constructed with a restricted opening mechanism, designed to dispense only a tiny portion of snuff at a time to limit consumption or sharing.

Historical snuff boxes were commonly crafted using durable materials including brass, copper, horn, tortoiseshell, papier-mache, and dense hardwoods, frequently embellished with pique metal inlay.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces generally show hand-fitted brass components, genuine surface patina around rotating dials or hinges, and period-appropriate craftsmanship such as pin-head metal inlay.

Small antique pocket accessories are best displayed on an office desk, arranged alongside leather-bound books or placed within a shallow tray on a shelf to accentuate curated desk spaces.

Dust gently using a clean, soft microfibre cloth, keeping the object free from liquid cleaners or harsh abrasive polishes that could damage original wood finishes or brass patina.
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