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Antique Treen Two 19thc Burr Birch & Tortoiseshell Small Snuff Boxes. English C1800-20.
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Antique Treen Two 19thc Burr Birch & Tortoiseshell Small Snuff Boxes. English C1800-20.

19th century
Sold 14 November 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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Two very small early 19thc snuff boxes, beautifully made out of "burr" birch , one with delicate painted line decoration and inlaid roundel....they are both lined with the finest tortoiseshell...both boxes have an exceptional colour and in very good condition....provenance of Brian Hawtin ....avid collector who has a very good eye for the finest pieces of treen. English. C1800-20.

Measurements and price: Largest Box : Width: 1.75" (4.5cms) Depth: 1.10" (2.79cms) Height: 0.50" (1.27cms) Price: £145 .00 Small Box: Width: 1.30" (3.30cms) Depth: 0.80" (2.03cms) Height: 0.25" (0.63cms) Price: £130.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
4.6cm (1.81")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1095126
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8132
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Two very small early 19thc snuff boxes, beautifully made out of "burr" birch , one with delicate painted line decoration and inlaid roundel....they are both lined with the finest tortoiseshell...both boxes have an exceptional colour and in very good condition....provenance of Brian Hawtin ....avid collector who has a very good eye for the finest pieces of treen. English. C1800-20.

Measurements and price: Largest Box : Width: 1.75" (4.5cms) Depth: 1.10" (2.79cms) Height: 0.50" (1.27cms) Price: £145 .

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00 Small Box: Width: 1.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

30" (3.30cms) Depth: 0.80" (2.03cms) Height: 0.25" (0.63cms) Price: £130.00

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
4.6cm (1.81")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095126
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8132
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I Two small rectangular antique wooden snuff boxes with burr grain patterns sit against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen Two 19thc Burr Birch & Tortoiseshell Small Snuff Boxes. English C1800-20.

Archive II Two small rectangular antique wooden snuff boxes with burr grain patterns sit against a plain white background. View II
Archive III Two small rectangular antique wooden snuff boxes with burr grain patterns sit against a plain white background. View III
Archive IV Two small rectangular antique wooden snuff boxes with burr grain patterns sit against a plain white background. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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Two small rectangular antique wooden snuff boxes with burr grain patterns sit against a plain white background.
Antique Treen Two 19thc Burr Birch & Tortoiseshell Small Snuff Boxes. English C1800-20.
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Two small rectangular antique wooden snuff boxes with burr grain patterns sit against a plain white background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBirch, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsBurr wood grain, Hinged lid, Miniature scale
  • SizeH 1.3 cm (1 in) x W 4.6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden domestic objects made before the mass production era, highly valued by collectors for their craftsmanship and patina.

Snuff boxes from the Georgian period were frequently crafted from exotic and native woods such as burr birch, walnut, fruitwood, and often inlaid or lined with tortoiseshell, horn, or bone.

Authenticity is verified through hand-turned or hand-carved tool marks, natural age-related shrinkage cracks, genuine wax or oil patination, and period-appropriate hinges and construction techniques.

These small decorative objects can be displayed as part of a curated tablescape on a coffee table, incorporated into a bookshelf vignette, or arranged inside a glass-fronted cabinet to add texture and historical depth.

Maintain antique treen by keeping them away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals.
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