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Description

This lovely walnut book shaped snuff box features brass pique work. The book is inscribed with the date 1849 and the name Ann Ockendon, adding a personal touch to this box.

The snuff book box measures7cm h x 5cm

w x 2cm d.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1153849

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

This lovely walnut book shaped snuff box features brass pique work.

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The book is inscribed with the date 1849 and the name Ann Ockendon, adding a personal touch to this box.

Opus Antiques

The snuff book box measures7cm h x 5cm

w x 2cm d.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1153849

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

Telephone 07941 285 532

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North Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques

Verified Since Oct 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian Treen
MaterialHardwood, Brass Pique
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBook spine simulation, Pique pinwork decoration, Sliding or hinged lid

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden household objects and bric-a-brac made by hand or on a lathe, highly collectible for its craftsmanship and historical patina.

These boxes were typically carved from domestic and exotic hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, walnut, and mahogany, frequently featuring inlaid metal pins or marquetry.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, wear consistent with age, and traditional fastening methods like pegging.

Display it on a stack of art books on a coffee table or within a bookshelf as a tactile object of curiosity to add historical depth to a contemporary scheme.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep away from direct sunlight, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without damaging the patina.