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Antique Snuff Box - Bellows Shaped
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Antique Snuff Box - Bellows Shaped

19th century
Sold 29 May 2025 · Opus Antiques
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A 19th century mahogany snuff box in the shape of bellows. On the front of the snuff box in brass pique are the words 'FORGET ME NOT'. The back of the box has a sliding lid to access the snuff. The box measures 12cm l x 5.5cm w.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Wooden Bellows Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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A 19th century mahogany snuff box in the shape of bellows. On the front of the snuff box in brass pique are the words 'FORGET ME NOT'. The back of the box has a sliding lid to access the snuff. The box measures 12cm l x 5.5cm w.
Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Wooden Bellows Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1047799
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I An antique dark wood snuff box shaped like a fireplace bellows with brass pique pin inlay. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Opus Antiques

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An antique dark wood snuff box shaped like a fireplace bellows with brass pique pin inlay.
Antique Snuff Box - Bellows Shaped
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An antique dark wood snuff box shaped like a fireplace bellows with brass pique pin inlay.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBellows shape, Brass pique inlay, Turned nozzle

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Bellows-shaped snuff boxes were popular novelty items during the 18th and 19th centuries, often crafted by sailors or folk artisans as whimsical representations of everyday household objects.

These boxes were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, or mahogany, and frequently embellished with inlaid brass wire or pins in pique work designs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned wooden components, genuine patination from handling, and period-appropriate joinery or hinge mechanisms rather than modern adhesives.

Small collectibles add historical depth and curated character when displayed in groups on a bookshelf, inside a glass cabinet, or styled on a coffee table tray.

Keep wooden items away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, treating them occasionally with microcrystalline wax to preserve the natural finish.
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