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19th Century Snuff Box
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19th Century Snuff Box

19th century
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A Victorian snuff box, believe to be walnut wood with a small mother of pearl inlay design to lid.

Measurements approx

7.5cm

4.5cm

2.cm

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1219003
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Description
A Victorian snuff box, believe to be walnut wood with a small mother of pearl inlay design to lid.

Measurements approx

7.5cm

4.5cm

2.cm

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219003
Heavenly Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

Specialists in antique furntire and decorative antiques from 17th to the 19th century

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A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges.
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Archive I A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges.

19th Century Snuff Box

Archive II A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges. View II
Archive III A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges. View V
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Crowmarsh Hill
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8BG
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges.
19th Century Snuff Box
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A 19th-century rectangular dark burr wood snuff box with an oval centre inlay and integrated wooden hinges.
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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century British
  • MaterialBurr Wood, Bone
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBurr grain, Oval inlay, Integrated wooden hinge, Rounded edges

This Victorian snuff box belongs to the nineteenth-century British style tradition, designed for use on an office desk in a gentleman's library. The piece takes a rectangular shape with rounded edges and contains an integrated wooden hinge along the top edge, paired with an oval bone inlay set centrally in the dark brown burr wood lid. Visible signs of age include natural dark grain patterns, surface marks, and varied tone variations across the timber surface. The box measures 7.5cm by 4.5cm by 2cm in practical terms for everyday storage. Today, a collector places this compact item on a study desk or mantelpiece to hold small personal belongings. The dark brown burr wood construction displays distinct grain swirls and patination developed through age and handling. The lid operates via the integrated wooden hinge while the oval bone inlay provides a contrasting focal point against the deep timber background.

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Snuff boxes became widespread personal accessories during the 18th and 19th centuries, used to carry fine powdered tobacco. Small wooden examples were commonly carried in waistcoat pockets for daily personal use.

Makers utilised dense hardwoods such as burr walnut, olivewood, and fruitwood, often incorporating bone, shell, or metal inlays. Integrated wooden friction hinges were frequently carved directly into the body.

Authentic period boxes display natural wood grain variation, smooth interior wear from repeated opening, and hand-fitted hinge mechanisms. The surface finish typically shows natural oxidisation and handling patina accumulated over time.

Small antique boxes function effectively as tactile accents on stacked books, office desks, or styled tray arrangements. Their compact size makes them ideal for adding historic texture to modern shelf displays.

Keep the wooden surface clean using a soft dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the timber. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, or sudden temperature fluctuations.
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