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A Fine Quality Large Table Snuff Shoe
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A Fine Quality Large Table Snuff Shoe

19th century
Sold 1 December 2025 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is a lovely mahogany table snuff shoe, dating from the early to mid 1800s.

Because of its large size this snuff box would have been intended to sit on a desk, parlour table pr sideboard for communal use.

Beautifully decorated throughout with brass button work, flower decoration to the toe and  even brass pique work decoration on the sole of the shoe along with pewter inlay to the toe and heel. A really good quality snuff shoe.

It measures 15.7cm l x 4cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

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This is a lovely mahogany table snuff shoe, dating from the early to mid 1800s.
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Because of its large size this snuff box would have been intended to sit on a desk, parlour table pr sideboard for communal use.
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fig 1. A wooden shoe-shaped snuff box with inlaid brass pique dot patterns and a sliding lid on a neutral surface.
fig 1. A Fine Quality Large Table Snuff Shoe

Beautifully decorated throughout with brass button work, flower decoration to the toe and  even brass pique work decoration on the sole of the shoe along with pewter inlay to the toe and heel. A really good quality snuff shoe.

It measures 15.7cm l x 4cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1163297
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A wooden shoe-shaped snuff box with inlaid brass pique dot patterns and a sliding lid on a neutral surface.
A Fine Quality Large Table Snuff Shoe
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A wooden shoe-shaped snuff box with inlaid brass pique dot patterns and a sliding lid on a neutral surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShoe shape, Pique brass inlay, Sliding lid

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A snuff shoe is a small, functional container carved in the shape of a shoe or boot, historically used during the 18th and 19th centuries to hold and dispense powdered tobacco.

These items were predominantly carved from dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, walnut, or mahogany, often embellished with brass pique work, inlay, or sliding lids.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine patina, hand-carved tool marks, period-appropriate fastening mechanisms like sliding panels, and historical wear consistent with age.

As a small decorative object, it can be displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or cabinet top to add a touch of historical curiosity and texture to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax.
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