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An Antique Puzzle Ball - For Snuff, Coins or Rouge
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An Antique Puzzle Ball - For Snuff, Coins or Rouge

19th century
Sold 30 January 2026 · Opus Antiques
This “Antique Puzzle Ball - For Snuff, Coins or Rouge” found a buyer.

It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This 19th century puzzle ball is decorated with concentric circles.

One of the circlular roundels can be pushed in to release a small box where the snuf , sovereigns or rouge can be stored. etc

These were popular in the mid 1800s as pocket size pieces for storing coins and snuff in.

This example measures approx 6cm diameter.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Puzzle Ball to the 19th Century.

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Description
This 19th century puzzle ball is decorated with concentric circles.
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One of the circlular roundels can be pushed in to release a small box where the snuf , sovereigns or rouge can be stored.
Opus Antiques

etc

These were popular in the mid 1800s as pocket size pieces for storing coins and snuff in.

This example measures approx 6cm diameter.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Puzzle Ball to the 19th Century.

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SA1189373
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A close-up shot of a dark brown carved wooden puzzle ball with concentric circular geometric patterns resting on a light surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up shot of a dark brown carved wooden puzzle ball with concentric circular geometric patterns resting on a light surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Puzzle Ball - For Snuff, Coins or Rouge

Archive II A close-up shot of a dark brown carved wooden puzzle ball with concentric circular geometric patterns resting on a light surface. View II
Archive III A close-up shot of a dark brown carved wooden puzzle ball with concentric circular geometric patterns resting on a light surface. View III
Archive IV A close-up shot of a dark brown carved wooden puzzle ball with concentric circular geometric patterns resting on a light surface. View IV
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Opus Antiques

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A close-up shot of a dark brown carved wooden puzzle ball with concentric circular geometric patterns resting on a light surface.
An Antique Puzzle Ball - for snuff, coins or rouge
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A close-up shot of a dark brown carved wooden puzzle ball with concentric circular geometric patterns resting on a light surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Hardwood, Wood]
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLathe turned, Concentric circles, Geometric carving, Threaded joinery

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An antique wooden puzzle ball is a small, intricately carved object traditionally turned on a lathe from a single piece of wood, often featuring interlocking or threaded sections used historically to hold small items such as snuff, coins, or rouge.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, lignum vitae, fruitwood, or rosewood, which allowed woodturners to achieve fine, crisp geometric detailing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit tool marks consistent with hand-lathe turning, natural shrinkage cracks, uniform patina from handling, and ageing of the wood fibres over decades of use.

Positioning the sphere on a stack of art books, inside a glass display cloche, or upon a credenza introduces tactile warmth and historical interest to a curated interior scheme.

Maintain antique treen in stable indoor humidity conditions away from direct sunlight and radiators, occasionally treating the surface with microcrystalline wax to nourish the historic wood.
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