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A Very Well Carved Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 16 January 2025 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This extremely well carved C19th oblong Snuff box has many attributes.

The exceptional carving on each side in high relief gives a 3D effect.

The lid is carved with horses pulling a cart full of people, there are also trees.

On each of the sides are carved women and men again in high relief.

The interior is lined with tortoiseshell which is a nice sign of quality.

c1820/30.

The snuff box measures 9cm w x 5cm d x 3.8cm h.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Description
This extremely well carved C19th oblong Snuff box has many attributes.

The exceptional carving on each side in high relief gives a 3D effect.

The lid is carved with horses pulling a cart full of people, there are also trees.

On each of the sides are carved women and men again in high relief.

The interior is lined with tortoiseshell which is a nice sign of quality.

c1820/30.

The snuff box measures 9cm w x 5cm d x 3.8cm h.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1117037
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Archive I A rectangular carved wooden snuff box featuring detailed figural scenes on the lid and sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Very Well Carved Snuff Box

Archive II A rectangular carved wooden snuff box featuring detailed figural scenes on the lid and sides. View II
Archive III A rectangular carved wooden snuff box featuring detailed figural scenes on the lid and sides. View III
Archive IV A rectangular carved wooden snuff box featuring detailed figural scenes on the lid and sides. View IV
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A rectangular carved wooden snuff box featuring detailed figural scenes on the lid and sides.
A Very Well Carved Snuff Box
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A rectangular carved wooden snuff box featuring detailed figural scenes on the lid and sides.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural relief carving, Foliate border, Landscape scene

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Snuff boxes became highly popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as the consumption of powdered tobacco spread among the elite. Skilled artisans carved intricate scenes, portraits, and motifs into materials like boxwood, fruitwood, and horn to create portable art pieces.

These boxes were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, or fruitwood, which could hold fine detail without splintering. Lids were often precision-fitted with tongue-and-groove joints to keep the powdered tobacco dry and secure.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving tool marks, natural patina from handling over centuries, and wear patterns consistent with pocket use. The choice of timber, traditional joinery, and period-accurate iconography also help verify authenticity.

An antique carved box serves as a curated decorative accent on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece, adding historical texture and a focal point of craftsmanship to contemporary spaces.

Keep wooden boxes out of direct sunlight and away from rapid humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking. Occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and protect the delicate carved surface without altering the patina.
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