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Antique Treen 19thc Ebony Engine Turned Gentleman's Snuff Box. English C1860-80.
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Antique Treen 19thc Ebony Engine Turned Gentleman's Snuff Box. English C1860-80.

19th century
Sold 24 March 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A beautifully made engine turned "gentleman's" snuff box....it is made from finest ebony and has intricate engine turned patterns to the lid and the underside....it even has a flower pattern to the underside of the lid....in very good condition and from a good collection...

English C1860-80. From the Brian Hawtin collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

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

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SA1119096
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8195
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Description
A beautifully made engine turned "gentleman's" snuff box....it is made from finest ebony and has intricate engine turned patterns to the lid and the underside....it even has a flower pattern to the underside of the lid....in very good condition and from a good collection...

English C1860-80. From the Brian Hawtin collection.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119096
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8195
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 A circular antique ebony snuff box featuring intricate engine-turned geometric patterns and a central carved rosette on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen 19thc Ebony Engine Turned Gentleman's Snuff Box. English C1860-80.

Archive II A circular antique ebony snuff box featuring intricate engine-turned geometric patterns and a central carved rosette on the lid. View II
Archive III A circular antique ebony snuff box featuring intricate engine-turned geometric patterns and a central carved rosette on the lid. View III
Archive IV A circular antique ebony snuff box featuring intricate engine-turned geometric patterns and a central carved rosette on the lid. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A circular antique ebony snuff box featuring intricate engine-turned geometric patterns and a central carved rosette on the lid.
Antique Treen 19thc Ebony Engine Turned Gentleman's Snuff Box. English C1860-80.
Ref: SA1119096
A circular antique ebony snuff box featuring intricate engine-turned geometric patterns and a central carved rosette on the lid.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbony
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsEngine-turned guilloche, Central rosette, Beaded border
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden objects made by hand or on a lathe, with peak production occurring during the 18th and 19th centuries across Britain and Europe.

Carvers typically utilised dense, hard timbers such as boxwood, fruitwood, lignum vitae, and exotic dark hardwoods like ebony to withstand intricate turning and carving.

Authentic pieces feature precise, geometric guilloche or hatched patterns carved via a lathe or rose engine, displaying crisp incisions and natural ageing within the recessed grooves.

These compact items function effectively as display accents on bookshelf shelves, coffee tables, or inside glass-fronted cabinets alongside other curiosities.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying occasional applications of microcrystalline wax, avoiding water or harsh chemical cleaners entirely.
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