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An Antique Treen Snuff Shoe - With a Bird & Flower Decoration

19th century
Sold 29 August 2024 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is a fine 19th century mahogany snuff shoe with many attributes.

Made from mahogany it has a hinged lid with a pique work decoration on the lid encompassing a bird and flowers. On the tip of the toe there is alao a pique work flower. Beautifully decorated brass pins to represent the buttons  are enclosed by fine brass stringing. The heel, sole and tip of the toe are stained in a darker colour to a striking effect. On the underside of the shoe there are the initials G + S anf futher brass pique .

This snuff shoe has been very well made with lots of features, in particular the unusual feature of a bird. It was probably made as a love token or wedding present with the initaials to the base.

It measures 6cm h x 10.2cm l.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Shoe to the 19th Century.

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This is a fine 19th century mahogany snuff shoe with many attributes.
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Made from mahogany it has a hinged lid with a pique work decoration on the lid encompassing a bird and flowers.
Opus Antiques

On the tip of the toe there is alao a pique work flower. Beautifully decorated brass pins to represent the buttons  are enclosed by fine brass stringing. The heel, sole and tip of the toe are stained in a darker colour to a striking effect. On the underside of the shoe there are the initials G + S anf futher brass pique .

fig 1. An upright, carved wooden shoe-shaped snuff box featuring brass pin inlay decoration and a hinged lid.
fig 1. An Antique Treen Snuff Shoe - With a Bird & Flower Decoration

This snuff shoe has been very well made with lots of features, in particular the unusual feature of a bird. It was probably made as a love token or wedding present with the initaials to the base.

It measures 6cm h x 10.2cm l.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Shoe to the 19th Century.

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SA1089302
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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An upright, carved wooden shoe-shaped snuff box featuring brass pin inlay decoration and a hinged lid.
An Antique Treen Snuff Shoe - with a bird & flower decoration
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An upright, carved wooden shoe-shaped snuff box featuring brass pin inlay decoration and a hinged lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Folk Art
  • MaterialHardwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShoe shape, Brass pique pinwork, Floral and bird motifs

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Treen refers to small, functional wooden household objects made before the widespread use of plastics. Shoe-shaped snuff boxes gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as fashionable accessories for carrying ground tobacco.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, or mahogany. Artisans frequently decorated the surfaces using inlay techniques, metal pique work (using tiny brass pins), and pyrography.

Authentic items display hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, and a warm patina accumulated from handling over centuries. The hinges and interior construction should match the period of manufacture, typically featuring small brass pins or simple pivots.

Display these items on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table as part of a curated vignette with books and ceramics. Their intricate details add warmth, texture, and historical interest to contemporary spaces.

Keep wooden objects away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking. Clean them gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the historic wax finish.
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