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Large Late Victorian Treen Snuff Shoe
William Rand Antiques
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Large Late Victorian Treen Snuff Shoe

19th century
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A late 19th century Victorian wooden snuff box in the form of a shoe with hinged lid. Large scale at 20 cm in length and 9 cm high. Circa 1900

In excellent condition, cleaned and waxed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Treen Snuff Shoe to the Victorian era.

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SA1209163
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Description
A late 19th century Victorian wooden snuff box in the form of a shoe with hinged lid. Large scale at 20 cm in length and 9 cm high. Circa 1900

In excellent condition, cleaned and waxed.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Treen Snuff Shoe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209163
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
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3 Water Street
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IM8 1JP
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William Rand Antiques
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A late Victorian hand-carved wooden snuff box in the shape of a laced shoe with a sliding top lid.
Large Late Victorian Treen Snuff Shoe
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A late Victorian hand-carved wooden snuff box in the shape of a laced shoe with a sliding top lid.
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A treen snuff shoe is a small hand-carved wooden container shaped like a shoe or boot, crafted specifically to hold powdered tobacco. These novelty boxes emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries as popular examples of functional folk art.

Victorian treen items were carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, or mahogany. Artisans used specialised hand gouges and chisels to carve realistic details, often incorporating sliding lids, wooden hinges, or bone inlay.

Authentic pieces demonstrate natural wear patterns on high-contact points, continuous wood grain across carved details, and smooth, age-darkened patination inside and out. Construction often features flush-fitting sliding covers or interlocking wooden joints rather than modern metal fixtures.

These small carved objects function well as curio items placed on layered bookshelves, sideboards, or executive desks. Grouping several treen items together creates a tactile display that pairs well with traditional or dark academia interior schemes.

Keep wooden treen away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the timbers patination.
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