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ANTIQUE #SA1220644

An Irish Antique Puzzle Ball - For Snuff, Rouge, Coins Etc

£175    $234    €205
This is a really nice Irish puzzle ball box. It is made from arbutus wood, often confused with yew wood. Decorated with circles, the centre of one circle pushes out to release a lidded box , which would have been for storing snuff, rouge or coins in.
 
The puzzle ball measures 4.6cm w.
 
Arbutus wood is native to parts of Ireland, the shrub flourishes in damp, mild conditions. The wood was used to make souvenirs for wealthy tourists, starting in the early 1800s. The industry grew and furniture, chess boards etc were made
 
Own a piece of history
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1220644
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique ID: SA1220644
Item: An Irish Antique Puzzle Ball - For Snuff, Rouge, Coins Etc - (reference SA1220644)
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