An Antique Treen Burr Root Table Snuff Box - Makers Name

Name: An Antique Treen Burr Root Table Snuff Box - Makers Name
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1197437
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

This is a great 19th century burr root table snuff box. The base has an integral wooden hinged lid, which when opens shows a makers stamp Geo Sinclair. George Sinclair worked in Edinburgh around 1820-1840.

Burrs occur on many trees, most commonly at the junction of the trunk with the ground or root. They are caused by a number of small shoots which are unable to break out, and form an interwoven, contorted but unusually stable mass. They can be very ornamental.

It measures approx 10cm l x 9.5cm w at the widest section.

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1197437

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Description

Burrs occur on many trees, most commonly at the junction of the trunk with the ground or root.

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They are caused by a number of small shoots which are unable to break out, and form an interwoven, contorted but unusually stable mass.

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