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A Superb Pair of 19thcentury Carved Treen Snuff Boxes in the Form of Ladies Feet in Open Toed Shoes
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Superb Pair of 19thcentury Carved Treen Snuff Boxes in the Form of Ladies Feet in Open Toed Shoes

19th century
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A wonderful pair of 19thcentury carved wood snuff boxes in the form of ladies feet in open toed shoes with inset bone toenails and pin nailed bone heel and sole. incorporating a game with three tumbling dice enclosed behind a circular glazed aperture lift off bone topped covers. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.2cm (2.83")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
A wonderful pair of 19thcentury carved wood snuff boxes in the form of ladies feet in open toed shoes with inset bone toenails and pin nailed bone heel and sole.
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incorporating a game with three tumbling dice enclosed behind a circular glazed aperture lift off bone topped covers.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Height
7.2cm (2.83")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1027935
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids.

A Superb Pair of 19thcentury Carved Treen Snuff Boxes in the Form of Ladies Feet in Open Toed Shoes

Archive II A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids. View III
Archive IV A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids. View IV
Archive V A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids. View V
Archive VI A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids. View VI
Archive VII A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids. View VII
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A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids.
A superb pair of 19thcentury carved treen snuff boxes in the form of ladies feet in open toed shoes
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A pair of nineteenth-century carved wooden treen snuff boxes shaped like feet wearing heel shoes with bone toenails and cross-hatched inlaid lids.
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Treen refers to small, functional wooden items made entirely from timber, often hand-carved by craftsmen. Novelty treen snuff boxes, particularly those carved in human or animal shapes, became popular collectables during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for storing pulverized tobacco.

Treen objects were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, walnut, boxwood, or mahogany to withstand daily handling. Decorative elements frequently incorporated inlays of bone, brass pinwork, or mother-of-pearl to define details such as footwear seams or toes.

Authentic pieces display natural surface wear and an aged patina from handling, alongside hand-carved joinery such as tiny wooden or bone hinges. Tool marks, subtle asymmetry, and aged bone or metal embellishments help distinguish genuine historical items from modern reproductions.

Small treen objects add texture when arranged on a styled bookshelf, a mantelpiece, or inside a glass display cabinet. Grouping various carved wooden shapes together creates a focal point that complements both traditional and eclectic decor styles.

Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners or water. Periodically apply a thin layer of high-quality beeswax polish to nourish the timber, keeping items away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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