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Antique 19thc Early Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box in the Form of a Wood Plane. English C1820-40
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Antique 19thc Early Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box in the Form of a Wood Plane. English C1820-40

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A very good example of a "gentleman's" snuff box (probably a woodworker) in the form of a carpenters small wood plane....it is made of fruitwood and has an ingenious way of opening, by removing the handle at one end, which allows the lid to slide open....it is in perfect condition with a very attractive natural colour.

English. C1820-40.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
3.4cm (1.34")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Fruitwood Plane Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1205982
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8427
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Description
A very good example of a "gentleman's" snuff box (probably a woodworker) in the form of a carpenters small wood plane....
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it is made of fruitwood and has an ingenious way of opening, by removing the handle at one end, which allows the lid to slide open.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it is in perfect condition with a very attractive natural colour.

English. C1820-40.

Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
3.4cm (1.34")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Fruitwood Plane Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205982
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8427
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I An antique 19th-century fruitwood snuff box carved in the realistic shape of a carpenters hand plane tool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 19thc Early Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box in the Form of a Wood Plane. English C1820-40

Archive II An antique 19th-century fruitwood snuff box carved in the realistic shape of a carpenters hand plane tool. View II
Archive III An antique 19th-century fruitwood snuff box carved in the realistic shape of a carpenters hand plane tool. View III
Archive IV An antique 19th-century fruitwood snuff box carved in the realistic shape of a carpenters hand plane tool. View IV
Archive V An antique 19th-century fruitwood snuff box carved in the realistic shape of a carpenters hand plane tool. View V
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An antique 19th-century fruitwood snuff box carved in the realistic shape of a carpenters hand plane tool.
Antique 19thc Early Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box In The Form Of A Wood Plane. English C1820-40
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An antique 19th-century fruitwood snuff box carved in the realistic shape of a carpenters hand plane tool.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved hand plane form, Sliding lid mechanism, Integrated wooden tote handle
  • SizeH 6.4 cm (3 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 3.4 cm (1 in)

This Regency gentleman's snuff box takes the form of a small carpenter's wood plane. Dating from the nineteenth century between 1820 and 1840, the English piece is rendered in warm brown fruitwood with a smooth natural finish and displays a carved wooden tote handle at one end, a sliding lid mechanism beneath, and a dark metal blade insert angled near the top. The miniature tool measures 6.4 cm high, 10.2 cm wide, and 3.4 cm deep. Designed for a gentleman's library or office desk, the compact box functions as a decorative tabletop accessory or a conversation piece on a study shelf.

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden domestic items crafted entirely from timber. In the 19th century, novelty snuff boxes carved into everyday objects like tools, shoes, or animals were popular personal accessories for holding powdered tobacco.

Early treen was predominantly carved from native hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, walnut, or oak due to their dense grain and smooth finish. Construction relied on precise hand-carving, hand-fitted sliding lids or flush brass hinges, and natural oil or wax polishes.

Authentic pieces show natural hand-carving marks, smooth wear from pocket use, and a deep patina acquired over centuries. Inspection of construction details, such as hand-cut grooves, period hinge work, and age-related timber shrinkage, helps verify authenticity.

These small carved wooden objects make excellent accent pieces when displayed on a library desk, stacked atop art books, or arranged within a cabinet of curiosities alongside other tactile antiques.

Preserve fruitwood treen by keeping it away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations that cause cracking. Regular dusting and an occasional application of high-quality beeswax polish will protect the finish and preserve the timber.
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