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Antique Treen Crouching Man Snuff Box
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Antique Treen Crouching Man Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 23 February 2025 · Opus Antiques
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An early 1800s boxwood snuff box in the form of a crouching man, full of character. He has a lovely carved face and incised line decoration representing his clothes.

The snuff would have been accessed by the hinged lid at the back, there is also a small hole at the base where a peg could be removed and snuff powder shaken out.

In very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1119482
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An early 1800s boxwood snuff box in the form of a crouching man, full of character. He has a lovely carved face and incised line decoration representing his clothes.
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The snuff would have been accessed by the hinged lid at the back, there is also a small hole at the base where a peg could be removed and snuff powder shaken out.
Opus Antiques

In very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1119482
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Archive I A small, carved wooden figurine of a crouching man serving as a antique treen snuff box against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen Crouching Man Snuff Box

Archive II A small, carved wooden figurine of a crouching man serving as a antique treen snuff box against a neutral background. View II
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Archive V A small, carved wooden figurine of a crouching man serving as a antique treen snuff box against a neutral background. View V
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A small, carved wooden figurine of a crouching man serving as a antique treen snuff box against a neutral background.
Antique Treen Crouching Man Snuff Box
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A small, carved wooden figurine of a crouching man serving as a antique treen snuff box against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Folk Art
  • MaterialBoxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved details, Figural sculpture, Inittial engravings, Fitted lid

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Treen refers to small, functional domestic wooden objects made by hand, ranging from tableware to small containers, popular from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Artisans typically used dense, close-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, beech, and walnut to achieve fine carved details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, natural patina, wear consistent with age, and construction methods characteristic of pre-industrial woodworking.

These small objects serve as tactile focal points when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or inside glass cabinets alongside modern decor.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface.
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