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Antique Treen Boat Shaped Snuff Box
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Antique Treen Boat Shaped Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 19 April 2026 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is an unusual fruitwood  c19th puzzle snuff box, usually they are in the shape of a bird, but this example has a womens face and head so in the shape of a boat with a women's figurehead. Offering protection from harsh seas.

The lid swings sideways and then the bottom section of the lid pulls down and then swings sideways to access the contents.

The snuff box measures 14.8cm l x 3.5cm w x 7.2cm h.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Description
This is an unusual fruitwood  c19th puzzle snuff box, usually they are in the shape of a bird, but this example has a womens face and head so in the shape of a boat with a women's figurehead. Offering protection from harsh seas.
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The lid swings sideways and then the bottom section of the lid pulls down and then swings sideways to access the contents.
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The snuff box measures 14.8cm l x 3.5cm w x 7.2cm h.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Archive I An antique carved wooden snuff box shaped like a boat with a sculpted figurehead at the bow. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen Boat Shaped Snuff Box

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An antique carved wooden snuff box shaped like a boat with a sculpted figurehead at the bow.
Antique Treen Boat Shaped Snuff Box
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An antique carved wooden snuff box shaped like a boat with a sculpted figurehead at the bow.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved figurehead, Hinged lid, Boat hull form

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Treen refers to small, functional wooden objects made by hand before the era of mass production, often featuring utilitarian yet artistic craftsmanship.

Makers utilised various indigenous hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, walnut, and oak, frequently selecting timbers with dense grains for intricate carving.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, natural patination from handling over centuries, and wear patterns consistent with period pocket use rather than modern machine production.

Display such objects on a stack of art books on a coffee table or inside a glass-fronted cabinet to highlight their tactile qualities and historical narrative.

Maintain wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, occasionally applying a very light coat of microcrystalline wax to protect the patina.
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