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A Very Finely Carved Hard Wood Snuff Box
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Very Finely Carved Hard Wood Snuff Box

19th century
Description

A superb example of chip carving on hard wood in the form of a very stylish snuff box, with a nice tight lid and an invisable hinge with a good patina, a very tactile object

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

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

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Description
A superb example of chip carving on hard wood in the form of a very stylish snuff box, with a nice tight lid and an invisable hinge with a good patina, a very tactile object
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1140556
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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A small hand-carved dark hardwood snuff box featuring a detailed geometric lattice pattern held in a persons hand.
A very finely carved hard wood snuff box
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During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, snuff boxes were essential personal accessories used to carry powdered tobacco. Artisans frequently carved them from durable hardwoods, decorating them with intricate geometric motifs or regional folk art patterns.

Wooden snuff boxes were typically crafted from dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, fruitwood, or coquilla nut to ensure durability and prevent warping from ambient moisture.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved surface detailing with subtle human irregularities, original pinned or sliding closure mechanisms, and a smooth, dark patina developed through historical handling.

These compact decorative objects can be styled on an office desk alongside brass instruments, displayed inside a glass curiosity cabinet, or arranged as a accent on a library bookshelf.

Dust the wood surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposure to excess moisture or direct heat, and apply a small amount of microcrystalline wax polish occasionally to protect the grain and maintain its natural lustre.
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