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Antique Bellows Shaped Snuff Box
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Antique Bellows Shaped Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 9 February 2026 · Opus Antiques
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A good  19th century mahogany  snuff box in the form of some bellows. It has  a sliding lid with a stop and is decorated with brass pins and an unusual motto to the front ''From A Friend'', with the initials BH or RH at the top and MW at the bottom.

Unusually it has a brass end rather than wood, which would have been expensive to make - to replicate a bellows.

Possibly the bellows shaped  snuff boxes gave the allusion of blowing  away the snuff dust!

It measures 12.6cm l x 6cm w at the widest point.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

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

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A good  19th century mahogany  snuff box in the form of some bellows.
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It has  a sliding lid with a stop and is decorated with brass pins and an unusual motto to the front ''From A Friend'', with the initials BH or RH at the top and MW at the bottom.
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fig 1. An antique wooden snuff box carved in the shape of fireplace bellows, featuring brass pin inlay and a small metal nozzle.
fig 1. Antique Bellows Shaped Snuff Box

Unusually it has a brass end rather than wood, which would have been expensive to make - to replicate a bellows.

Possibly the bellows shaped  snuff boxes gave the allusion of blowing  away the snuff dust!

It measures 12.6cm l x 6cm w at the widest point.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1157135
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Archive I An antique wooden snuff box carved in the shape of fireplace bellows, featuring brass pin inlay and a small metal nozzle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Bellows Shaped Snuff Box

Archive II An antique wooden snuff box carved in the shape of fireplace bellows, featuring brass pin inlay and a small metal nozzle. View II
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Archive VI An antique wooden snuff box carved in the shape of fireplace bellows, featuring brass pin inlay and a small metal nozzle. View VI
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An antique wooden snuff box carved in the shape of fireplace bellows, featuring brass pin inlay and a small metal nozzle.
Antique Bellows Shaped Snuff Box
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An antique wooden snuff box carved in the shape of fireplace bellows, featuring brass pin inlay and a small metal nozzle.
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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency Treen
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBellows shape, Brass pique pin inlay, Metal nozzle tip

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A bellows-shaped snuff box is a small pocket container crafted to resemble domestic fireplace bellows, historically used by gentlemen and ladies in the 18th and 19th centuries to hold dry powdered tobacco for inhalation.

These pieces were typically handcrafted from dense hardwoods such as fruitwood or mahogany, frequently embellished with brass wire inlay known as pique work, tiny brass pins, and leather gussets.

Authentic items display genuine age-related patina, hand-cut brass pins showing minor irregularities, traditional joinery methods, and natural wear to the timber and hinges consistent with historical use.

This type of small collectable can be displayed on a decorative tray, placed upon a stack of vintage books on a coffee table, or styled inside a glass cabinet to add historical texture and character to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the wood, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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