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Antique Treen Snuff Shoe

19th century
Sold 21 March 2025 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This lovely 19th century snuff shoe with a pointed toe has brass pique work decoration and the initials S W on the lid.

The snuff shoe measures 8cm l x 3.2cm w at the top.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Description
This lovely 19th century snuff shoe with a pointed toe has brass pique work decoration and the initials S W on the lid.

The snuff shoe measures 8cm l x 3.2cm w at the top.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1132011
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A miniature wooden shoe-shaped snuff box decorated with inlaid brass piquet work studs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen Snuff Shoe

Archive II A miniature wooden shoe-shaped snuff box decorated with inlaid brass piquet work studs. View II
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A miniature wooden shoe-shaped snuff box decorated with inlaid brass piquet work studs.
Antique Treen Snuff Shoe
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A miniature wooden shoe-shaped snuff box decorated with inlaid brass piquet work studs.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFruitwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShoe form, Brass piquet studwork, Sliding lid

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Treen refers to small, functional or decorative wooden household items made by turners and woodworkers. Shoe-shaped snuff boxes gained popularity in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries as pocket containers for powdered tobacco.

Makers typically carved these objects from dense native hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, or mahogany. Decoration often involved hand-carving, turning, and piquet work using tiny brass pins to create intricate patterns.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, tool marks from hand-working, uniform patina from handling, and age-appropriate wear around friction points like lids and hinges.

Small treen items suit display within glass-fronted cabinets, on open bookshelves, or atop a mantelpiece where their texture and historic character can be appreciated close up.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep wooden items away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking. Apply microcrystalline wax sparingly if conditioning is necessary, avoiding modern liquid polishes.
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