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Antique Early Treen 19thc Laburnum Engine Turned Decorated Snuff Box. Scottish C1820-40.
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Antique Early Treen 19thc Laburnum Engine Turned Decorated Snuff Box. Scottish C1820-40.

19th century
Description

A beautifully made early 19thc laburnum lidded snuff box with "engine turned" decoration of geometric designs...it has gained a very good colour and is in excellent condition.

Scottish. C1820-40.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.9cm (0.75")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Laburnum Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1214728
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8496
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Description
A beautifully made early 19thc laburnum lidded snuff box with "engine turned" decoration of geometric designs...it has gained a very good colour and is in excellent condition.

Scottish. C1820-40.

Height
1.9cm (0.75")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Laburnum Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214728
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8496
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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A circular early 19th-century dark laburnum wood snuff box featuring engine-turned geometric pattern carving on the lid.
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Archive I A circular early 19th-century dark laburnum wood snuff box featuring engine-turned geometric pattern carving on the lid.

Antique Early Treen 19thc Laburnum Engine Turned Decorated Snuff Box. Scottish C1820-40.

Archive II A circular early 19th-century dark laburnum wood snuff box featuring engine-turned geometric pattern carving on the lid. View II
Archive III A circular early 19th-century dark laburnum wood snuff box featuring engine-turned geometric pattern carving on the lid. View III
Archive IV A circular early 19th-century dark laburnum wood snuff box featuring engine-turned geometric pattern carving on the lid. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

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A circular early 19th-century dark laburnum wood snuff box featuring engine-turned geometric pattern carving on the lid.
Antique Early Treen 19thc Laburnum Engine Turned Decorated Snuff Box. Scottish C1820-40.
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A circular early 19th-century dark laburnum wood snuff box featuring engine-turned geometric pattern carving on the lid.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialLaburnum Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEngine turning, Rosette carving, Circular form, Lathe turned body
  • SizeH 1.9 cm (1 in) x W 8.6 cm (3 in) x D 8.6 cm (3 in)

This early nineteenth-century Scottish Regency period snuff box is a round lidded container made from solid dark brown laburnum wood. The piece displays a lathe-turned body with a smooth finish, contrasted by an intricately carved top surface featuring a central rosette surrounded by geometric engine-turned patterns and a beaded outer border. The natural timber shows a rich, warm dark brown grain across both the lid and the base. Practical measurements are 1.9 cm high, 8.6 cm wide, and 8.6 cm deep. Today, this pocket-sized treen item makes an interesting display piece for a gentleman's library or study. It sits neatly on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf as a decorative small accessory, or functions as a secure container for small desk items and keepsakes.

FAQs

Treen literally translates to of a tree and refers to small, functional domestic items made entirely from wood. Prior to the widespread availability of metals and plastics, treen encompasses everyday objects such as bowls, spoons, and snuff boxes.

Engine-turned treen boxes were crafted using specialised Rose Engine lathes that allowed craftsmen to etch precise, geometric pattern cuts into hard timbers. Dense, fine-grained native hardwoods like laburnum, boxwood, and fruitwoods were favoured for their stability and ability to hold fine detail.

Authentic 19th-century treen typically displays deep surface patination from handling, lathe turning marks on unpolished surfaces, and smooth interior wear. Precision geometric patterns etched via mechanical engine lathes were particularly prominent during the Regency and early Victorian eras.

Small treen boxes function well as decorative desktop objects, paperweights, or accent pieces on a styled bookshelf. Their compact scale and rich wooden patina add warmth and historical texture to modern desk arrangements or coffee table trays.

Keep wooden treen away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and moisture to prevent cracking or warping. Regular dust removal with a soft microfiber cloth and an occasional light application of clear microcrystalline wax will protect the original finish.
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