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Antique Snuff Box - Horses Head
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Antique Snuff Box - Horses Head

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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This is a lovely mahogany snuff box shaped in the form of a horses head. The base of the snuff box has a hinged lid. This is a very tactile piece. There is an old repair to the tips of the ears.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Carved Horse Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
This is a lovely mahogany snuff box shaped in the form of a horses head. The base of the snuff box has a hinged lid. This is a very tactile piece. There is an old repair to the tips of the ears.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Carved Horse Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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A hand-carved dark wood snuff box shaped in the detailed form of a horse head with a hinged opening at the base.
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Archive I A hand-carved dark wood snuff box shaped in the detailed form of a horse head with a hinged opening at the base.

Antique Snuff Box - Horses Head

Archive II A hand-carved dark wood snuff box shaped in the detailed form of a horse head with a hinged opening at the base. View II
Archive III A hand-carved dark wood snuff box shaped in the detailed form of a horse head with a hinged opening at the base. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved dark wood snuff box shaped in the detailed form of a horse head with a hinged opening at the base. View IV
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A hand-carved dark wood snuff box shaped in the detailed form of a horse head with a hinged opening at the base.
Antique Snuff Box - horses head
Ref: SA1182502
A hand-carved dark wood snuff box shaped in the detailed form of a horse head with a hinged opening at the base.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Folk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEquestrian form, Hand carving, Inset eyes, Hinged base

This nineteenth-century folk art snuff box takes the form of a hand-carved horse head in dark brown mahogany. The tactile equestrian object displays realistic facial detailing including inset eyes, a defined muzzle, and a hinged base lid that opens to store tobacco. Signs of age and past handling show in an old repair to the tips of the ears. Visible construction traits include smooth polished surfaces, rich grain patterns, and carefully rounded contours that fit comfortably in the hand. The piece measures 8 cm in length, making it a compact addition to a collection. In a contemporary home, this small antique suits a bookshelf, desk top, or gentleman's library display among other cabinet curiosities. The nineteenth-century carved wooden box brings traditional equestrian craftsmanship and historic character to an interior shelf or study display. Visitors notice the unusual sculptural form and polished dark wood finish when examining small decorative antiques up close.

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Novelty snuff boxes emerged in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as functional personal accessories for carrying powdered tobacco. Craftsmen produced boxes in diverse figurative forms, including animals and shoes, offering individual expression alongside utility.

Makers predominantly utilized dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, boxwood, or fruitwood due to their durability and fine grain suitable for intricate carving. Inlaid glass, bone, or horn were frequently incorporated for details such as eyes.

Authentic pieces display signs of historical use, including natural surface patina, subtle hand-tool marks, and smooth wear around functional openings. Friction closures and metal hinges should exhibit period-appropriate construction methods rather than modern machine fittings.

Small antique wooden carvings are frequently placed on desk tops, mantlepieces, or layered within curated bookshelf styling alongside leather-bound books. These objects introduce organic texture and historical interest to modern and traditional interiors alike.

Wooden antiques should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry cloth and kept away from direct sunlight or extreme humidity changes. Periodic application of a high-grade beeswax polish preserves the wood grain and protective surface patina.
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