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A Georgian Inlaid Circular Box - Probably for Snuff
Opus Antiques
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A Georgian Inlaid Circular Box - Probably for Snuff

18th century
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This early 1800s circular inlaid box probably for snuff is beautifully decorated with typical Georgian decorations, including the central circle. Note the darker shading to give a 3D effect, this is produced by placing hot sand on the wood to darken it slightly.

The box measures 8cm w x 2.5cm h.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Inlaid Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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Description
This early 1800s circular inlaid box probably for snuff is beautifully decorated with typical Georgian decorations, including the central circle.
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Note the darker shading to give a 3D effect, this is produced by placing hot sand on the wood to darken it slightly.
Opus Antiques

The box measures 8cm w x 2.5cm h.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Inlaid Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1183501
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A circular Georgian wooden box featuring dark timber with light wood inlay forming a central rosette, scalloped pattern, and geometric border.
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Archive I A circular Georgian wooden box featuring dark timber with light wood inlay forming a central rosette, scalloped pattern, and geometric border.

A Georgian Inlaid Circular Box - probably for snuff

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A circular Georgian wooden box featuring dark timber with light wood inlay forming a central rosette, scalloped pattern, and geometric border.
A Georgian Inlaid Circular Box - probably for snuff
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A circular Georgian wooden box featuring dark timber with light wood inlay forming a central rosette, scalloped pattern, and geometric border.
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Georgian inlaid wooden boxes are defined by eighteenth-century woodworking techniques, often incorporating turned timber bases with contrasting wood marquetry, geometric stringing, or central rosette patterns on the lid.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or fruitwood for the main structure, using lighter timber veneers like satinwood, boxwood, or holly to form decorative inlaid designs.

Authentic Georgian pieces display natural age-related shrinkage, slight unevenness in hand-cut inlays, stable surface patination, and evidence of hand-tool marks on unpolished interior surfaces.

Small antique boxes function well as accent pieces on bookshelves, sideboards, or executive desks, offering compact storage while adding historical warmth and texture to styled vignette surfaces.

Maintain timber boxes by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying a high-grade beeswax polish, avoiding direct sunlight, high humidity, and liquid solvents that could loosen delicate veneers.
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