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A Finely Carved and Chunky Hard Wood Snuff Box in the Form of a Hand Holding a Pinch of Snuff
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Finely Carved and Chunky Hard Wood Snuff Box in the Form of a Hand Holding a Pinch of Snuff

1900 - 1920
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A well carved and chunky hard wood snuff box in the shape of a clenched fist holding a pinch of snuff with.a deep rich patina There is a £12 charge for postage and packing International shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1110498
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Description
A well carved and chunky hard wood snuff box in the shape of a clenched fist holding a pinch of snuff with.a deep rich patina There is a £12 charge for postage and packing International shipping A shipping quote is available on request
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110498
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A nineteenth-century carved hardwood snuff box in the form of a hand holding a pinch of snuff, finished in a warm brown tone.
A finely carved and chunky hard wood snuff box in the form of a hand holding a pinch of snuff
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A nineteenth-century carved hardwood snuff box in the form of a hand holding a pinch of snuff, finished in a warm brown tone.
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Novelty treen snuff boxes are small, portable containers carved from wood, specifically designed to hold powdered tobacco. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these items were frequently sculpted into creative or whimsical forms such as hands, shoes, or animals.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense, fine-grained hardwoods capable of retaining intricate detail, such as boxwood, walnut, mahogany, and fruitwoods. These woods were chosen for their durability and ability to withstand repeated handling without splitting.

Authentic period treen displays natural wear on high-touch areas, smooth interior surfaces from usage, and a rich patina developed over decades of handling. Look for minute hand-tool marks, wooden peg construction, or handmade brass hinges rather than modern machine fittings.

Small wooden collectables serve as compelling textural accents when placed atop stackable art books, styled within a bookshelf display, or arranged inside a glass curio cabinet. Their deep timber tones bring warmth and historical character to contemporary studies and living areas.

Maintain wooden antiques by dusting them regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep items away from direct heat sources, radiators, and bright sunlight to prevent the timber from drying out or cracking.
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