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Antique Coquilla Snuff Box - Nicely Carved
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Antique Coquilla Snuff Box - Nicely Carved

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
Description

An early 1800s coquilla nut snuff box.

Well carved women's head to the centre of the lid surrounded by carved leaves and flowers.

The base is carved with an urn, leaves and flowers.

The ends are carved with flowers and leaves as well.

It measures 8.5cm l x 4.5cm w.

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

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SA1202983
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Description
An early 1800s coquilla nut snuff box.

Well carved women's head to the centre of the lid surrounded by carved leaves and flowers.

The base is carved with an urn, leaves and flowers.

The ends are carved with flowers and leaves as well.

It measures 8.5cm l x 4.5cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1202983
Opus Antiques
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A detailed carved dark brown coquilla nut snuff box featuring a central relief medallion of a female profile surrounded by decorative foliage patterns.
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Archive I A detailed carved dark brown coquilla nut snuff box featuring a central relief medallion of a female profile surrounded by decorative foliage patterns.

Antique Coquilla Snuff Box - Nicely Carved

Archive II A detailed carved dark brown coquilla nut snuff box featuring a central relief medallion of a female profile surrounded by decorative foliage patterns. View II
Archive III A detailed carved dark brown coquilla nut snuff box featuring a central relief medallion of a female profile surrounded by decorative foliage patterns. View III
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A detailed carved dark brown coquilla nut snuff box featuring a central relief medallion of a female profile surrounded by decorative foliage patterns.
Antique Coquilla Snuff Box - nicely carved
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A detailed carved dark brown coquilla nut snuff box featuring a central relief medallion of a female profile surrounded by decorative foliage patterns.
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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Decorative
  • MaterialCoquilla Nut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsProfile cameo medallion, Foliage carvings, Relief decoration, Floral accents

This 19th century gentleman's library snuff box consists of a dark brown coquilla nut shell with an overall reddish-brown timber tone, a visible vertical join line near the left end, and deep relief carving throughout. The hinged lid displays a central cameo medallion of a female profile in relief, enclosed by intricate leaf and foliage motifs and textured border mouldings. Turned cylindrical end sections feature carved floral rosettes and layered leaf patterns, while patterned borders frame the lower body. It measures 8.5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. This small decorative container sits well on a bookshelf, desk top or display cabinet in a home study or living room today.

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A coquilla nut snuff box is a decorative container carved from the hard shell of the South American Attalea funifera palm nut, which was popular in Europe during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for holding powdered tobacco.

These boxes were carved from the dense nut of the coquilla palm using small chisels and lathe turning tools, frequently featuring detailed relief carvings, classical portraits, floral motifs, or engine-turned patterns.

Authentic pieces display a deep dark brown or chestnut patina, a dense grain structure similar to hardwood, distinct natural weight, and precise hand-carved detailing without modern machine marks.

These small carved objects can be displayed inside a glass curiosity cabinet, placed atop a desk tray, or arranged alongside other antique collectables on a bookshelf or mantelpiece.

Dust the surface gently with a soft dry brush, keep the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes, and avoid applying harsh liquid chemical cleaners to the porous natural material.
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