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An Antique Snuff Rasp
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An Antique Snuff Rasp

18th century
Sold 9 February 2026 · Opus Antiques
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An 18th century snuff rasp beautifully carved on the front with birds, lion and inscription.. On the back is a rasp/grater which has been replaced, and a hinged covered compartment to the base. The rolls of snuff would be grated and the snuff would be collected in the compartment.

Snuff rasps were used before powdered snuff was readily available. The rasp would be used to grate a piece of compressed cured tobacco.

A good example of a beautifully carved snuff rasp.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Rasp to the 18th Century.

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An 18th century snuff rasp beautifully carved on the front with birds, lion and inscription.. On the back is a rasp/grater which has been replaced, and a hinged covered compartment to the base. The rolls of snuff would be grated and the snuff would be collected in the compartment.
fig 1. An intricately carved antique wooden snuff rasp featuring figurative reliefs and symmetrical patterns in a dark brown tone.
fig 1. An Antique Snuff Rasp

Snuff rasps were used before powdered snuff was readily available. The rasp would be used to grate a piece of compressed cured tobacco.

A good example of a beautifully carved snuff rasp.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Rasp to the 18th Century.

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SA1179778
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I An intricately carved antique wooden snuff rasp featuring figurative reliefs and symmetrical patterns in a dark brown tone. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Snuff Rasp

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Archive V An intricately carved antique wooden snuff rasp featuring figurative reliefs and symmetrical patterns in a dark brown tone. View V
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An intricately carved antique wooden snuff rasp featuring figurative reliefs and symmetrical patterns in a dark brown tone.
An Antique Snuff Rasp
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An intricately carved antique wooden snuff rasp featuring figurative reliefs and symmetrical patterns in a dark brown tone.
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  • Object[Decorative Objects, Treen]
  • Period18th century
  • Style[Georgian, Treen]
  • Material[Hardwood, Wood]
  • Colour[Dark Brown]
  • MotifsRelief carving, Heraldic crest, Symmetrical scrollwork

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A snuff rasp is a historical personal accessory used during the 17th and 18th centuries to grate tobacco leaves into fine powder for inhalation as snuff, before commercially manufactured ground snuff became widely available.

Snuff rasps were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, fruitwood, or ivory, often featuring a sliding cover and an integrated metal rasping plate.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, genuine wear patterns on the wooden surface and rasping channels, natural patina from handling, and historically consistent decorative motifs such as carved crests or geometric patterns.

These small historical items work well displayed as curiosities on bookshelf shelves, within glass cabinets, or mounted on stands as focal points on side tables.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding liquid cleaners or aggressive waxes.
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