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Superb Decorated L18thc/19thc Snuff Shoe .
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Superb Decorated L18thc/19thc Snuff Shoe .

19th century
Sold 16 December 2024 · Mike Melody Antiques
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From a collection of antique treen i,m selling ,a really unusual early 19thc decorated mahogany snuff shoe. As with other items in this collection i,m dating conservatively

Could well be earlier.it is in perfect condition with penwork and brass stud decoration and to complete the item a carved bone roundel of a "learned man"

It measures 12cms l4cms h and 3cms w.

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Shoe to the 1800s.

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From a collection of antique treen i,m selling ,a really unusual early 19thc decorated mahogany snuff shoe. As with other items in this collection i,m dating conservatively

Could well be earlier.

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it is in perfect condition with penwork and brass stud decoration and to complete the item a carved bone roundel of a "learned man".
Mike Melody Antiques

It measures 12cms l4cms h and 3cms w.

As always UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Shoe to the 1800s.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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An antique wooden snuff box shaped like a shoe, featuring carved details and an inlaid bone medallion on the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique wooden snuff box shaped like a shoe, featuring carved details and an inlaid bone medallion on the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Decorated L18thc/19thc Snuff Shoe .

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2013
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Mike Melody Antiques
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An antique wooden snuff box shaped like a shoe, featuring carved details and an inlaid bone medallion on the top.
SUPERB DECORATED L18THC/19THC SNUFF SHOE .
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An antique wooden snuff box shaped like a shoe, featuring carved details and an inlaid bone medallion on the top.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Bone
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsShoe shape, Scrolled pokerwork, Inlaid bone medallion

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A snuff shoe is a small, functional container shaped like a shoe or boot, traditionally used in the 18th and 19th centuries to hold powdered tobacco for personal consumption.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense hardwoods like fruitwood, boxwood, or walnut, often featuring bone, horn, or mother-of-pearl inlay and intricate pokerwork decoration.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the natural patination of the wood, tool marks from hand-carving, historical wear patterns, and the construction methods typical of Georgian and Victorian craftspeople.

This small decorative object is well-suited for display on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cabinet, or atop a stack of books on a side table to add a touch of historical curiosity.

Preservation involves keeping the item out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the dry wooden surface.
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