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Fine 18th Century Pressed Maple Snuff Box
Walton House Antiques
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Walton House Antiques

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Fine 18th Century Pressed Maple Snuff Box

18th century
Description

Fine 18th century pressed maple snuff box. Steam pressed with an image of 'The Poacher Released' by English painter Charles Benazech (1767-1794) Tortoiseshell lined interior and white metal hinge. French 1790

Dimensions

Height 0.75" 2cm

Width 3.5" 9cm

Depth 2" 5cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Pressed Maple Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131331
Dealers Internal Reference
2315
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Fine 18th century pressed maple snuff box.
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Steam pressed with an image of 'The Poacher Released' by English painter Charles Benazech (1767-1794) Tortoiseshell lined interior and white metal hinge.
Walton House Antiques

French 1790

fig 1. An eighteenth-century rectangular pressed maple snuff box featuring a detailed relief scene of figures in period dress outdoors.
fig 1. Fine 18th Century Pressed Maple Snuff Box

Dimensions

Height 0.75" 2cm

Width 3.5" 9cm

Depth 2" 5cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Pressed Maple Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131331
Dealers Internal Ref
2315
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An eighteenth-century rectangular pressed maple snuff box featuring a detailed relief scene of figures in period dress outdoors.

Fine 18th Century Pressed Maple Snuff Box

Archive II An eighteenth-century rectangular pressed maple snuff box featuring a detailed relief scene of figures in period dress outdoors. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century rectangular pressed maple snuff box featuring a detailed relief scene of figures in period dress outdoors. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century rectangular pressed maple snuff box featuring a detailed relief scene of figures in period dress outdoors. View IV
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Walton House Antiques
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2011
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Walton House Antiques
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An eighteenth-century rectangular pressed maple snuff box featuring a detailed relief scene of figures in period dress outdoors.
Fine 18th century pressed maple snuff box
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An eighteenth-century rectangular pressed maple snuff box featuring a detailed relief scene of figures in period dress outdoors.
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FAQs

A pressed maple snuff box is a small eighteenth-century container crafted using heat, steam, and mechanical pressure to stamp intricate relief designs directly into maple wood.

Dense, fine-grained hardwoods like maple were softened with steam and pressed into heated steel dies, creating detailed pictorial scenes before being finished with varnish or polish.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural surface oxidisation, crisp die-stamped relief detail consistent with the period, hand-fitted hinges or push-fit lids, and gentle wear on high contact points.

These small decorative objects function well when layered on top of leather-bound books, placed inside a glass cloche, or arranged on an office desk alongside brass accessories.

Keep the item in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, central heating, and high humidity, dusting lightly with a soft brush and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly if required.
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