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A Charming Waistcoat Pocket Engraved Horn Snuff Box
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Charming Waistcoat Pocket Engraved Horn Snuff Box

19th century
Description

Sterzing 19th century oval snuff box,South Tyrol, the hinged cover depicting St Joseph within a wreath and flowers over a motto and depicting S Maria to the underside with a good patina .There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4.8cm (1.89")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Horn Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1134997
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Description
Sterzing 19th century oval snuff box,South Tyrol, the hinged cover depicting St Joseph within a wreath and flowers over a motto and depicting S Maria to the underside with a good patina .There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4.8cm (1.89")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Horn Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134997
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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An oval antique horn pocket snuff box featuring hand-engraved depictions of Saint Joseph, floral motifs, and a central brass hinge.
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An oval antique horn pocket snuff box featuring hand-engraved depictions of Saint Joseph, floral motifs, and a central brass hinge.
A charming waistcoat pocket engraved horn snuff box
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An oval antique horn pocket snuff box featuring hand-engraved depictions of Saint Joseph, floral motifs, and a central brass hinge.
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Pocket snuff boxes were essential personal accessories during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, used to carry finely powdered tobacco. Craftsmen preferred natural horn for its durability, lightweight qualities, and ease of shaping when heated, making it ideal for daily pocket wear.

These items were fashioned from animal horn that was softened with heat and moulded into shape. Details were added through hand scrimshaw or engraving, often highlighted with dark pigments, while metal hinges, typically made of brass or silver, attached the hinged lid securely.

Authentic pieces display natural variations in horn texture, subtle surface wear, and genuine hand-engraved decoration rather than machine stamping. Look for hand-fitted brass hinges, early pin attachments, and smooth, darkened patination around areas of frequent contact.

Small pocket antiques are best displayed within a glass cloche, on a curated tray, or placed inside a glazed cabinet or bookshelf display. Pairing them alongside antique leather books and small brass objects creates a refined textural vignette.

Keep organic horn items away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and high humidity to prevent warping or cracking. Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaners or immersion in water.
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