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A Double-sided Opening Snuff Box
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A Double-sided Opening Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 18 March 2026 · Opus Antiques
This “Double-sided Opening Snuff Box” 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 is an interesting 19th century snuff box, burr walnut, which is quite thin. It has a lid on both sides which opens for storage of snuff in both sections. Note there is an inlaid mother of pearl on one side and an inlaid ebony oval on the other side to distinguish between the two sides.

Lovely integral wooden hinge to both sections.

The snuff box measures 9cm w x 5.3cm d x 1cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Wooden Double Sided Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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This is an interesting 19th century snuff box, burr walnut, which is quite thin. It has a lid on both sides which opens for storage of snuff in both sections.
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Note there is an inlaid mother of pearl on one side and an inlaid ebony oval on the other side to distinguish between the two sides.
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Lovely integral wooden hinge to both sections.

The snuff box measures 9cm w x 5.3cm d x 1cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Wooden Double Sided Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202325
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A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Double-sided Opening Snuff Box

Archive II A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay. View VII
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A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay.
A Double-Sided Opening Snuff Box
Ref: SA1202325
A rectangular wooden double-sided opening snuff box featuring burl wood veneer and a tortoiseshell border with a small mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurl Wood, Tortoiseshell, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsBurl grain pattern, Contrasting border, Inlaid dot detail

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A double-sided opening snuff box is a historical pocket container featuring two separate compartments accessed from different sides, traditionally used for holding powdered tobacco.

These items were crafted from a variety of materials including hardwoods, tortoiseshell, horn, ivory, silver, and papier-mache, often enhanced with marquetry or inlays.

Authenticity is determined by examining joint construction, wear patterns consistent with age, material composition, and the presence of period-correct hinges or clasps.

These small pieces function well as decorative objects on surfaces such as side tables, bookshelves, or mantelpieces, adding historical texture to contemporary displays.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to protect the surface finish.
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