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Antique Treen 19thc Regency Lacquered Snuff Box with Portrait of a Young Man, Set Within a Gold Frame. English C1800-20.
Mark Seabrook Antiques
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Antique Treen 19thc Regency Lacquered Snuff Box with Portrait of a Young Man, Set Within a Gold Frame. English C1800-20.

19th century
Description

A very desirable Regency lacquered snuff box with striped decoration, lined tortoiseshell interior.... .the top inset with a small portrait of a young man, set within a 9 carat gold frame...the snuff box is in very good condition, apart from a small rubbed piece to the base (see picture)....excellent natural colour.

English. C1800-20.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Regency Portrait Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1221837
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MS 8538
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Description
A very desirable Regency lacquered snuff box with striped decoration, lined tortoiseshell interior.... .the top inset with a small portrait of a young man, set within a 9 carat gold frame...the snuff box is in very good condition, apart from a small rubbed piece to the base (see picture)....excellent natural colour.

English. C1800-20.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Regency Portrait Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221837
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8538
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 19th-century lacquered treen snuff box featuring a central hand-painted miniature portrait of a young man surrounded by a gold frame and patterned border.
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Archive I A circular 19th-century lacquered treen snuff box featuring a central hand-painted miniature portrait of a young man surrounded by a gold frame and patterned border.

Antique Treen 19thc Regency Lacquered Snuff Box With Portrait Of A Young Man, Set Within A Gold Frame. English C1800-20.

Archive II A circular 19th-century lacquered treen snuff box featuring a central hand-painted miniature portrait of a young man surrounded by a gold frame and patterned border. View II
Archive III A circular 19th-century lacquered treen snuff box featuring a central hand-painted miniature portrait of a young man surrounded by a gold frame and patterned border. View III
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A circular 19th-century lacquered treen snuff box featuring a central hand-painted miniature portrait of a young man surrounded by a gold frame and patterned border.
Antique Treen 19thc Regency Lacquered Snuff Box With Portrait Of A Young Man, Set Within A Gold Frame. English C1800-20.
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A circular 19th-century lacquered treen snuff box featuring a central hand-painted miniature portrait of a young man surrounded by a gold frame and patterned border.
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A Regency treen snuff box is a small pocket-sized container crafted from turned wood, created in England during the early 19th century to hold powdered tobacco. These boxes were frequently adorned with decorative lacquer, horn linings, or inset painted miniature portraits.

Craftsmen constructed these boxes using dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, or burr timber, often lined with tortoiseshell or horn to preserve freshness. Exterior decoration included hand-applied lacquer, gold or brass bezels, and hand-painted watercolor-on-ivory miniature portraits.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-painted portraiture with fine brushwork, natural surface crazing in the lacquer finish, and authentic period attire such as high-collared cravats. The metal bezels and wooden hinges typically show subtle oxidisation and gentle wear consistent with two centuries of age.

Small decorative collectables are ideal for layering on a bookshelf, glass-topped display table, or vanity tray alongside leather-bound books and brass objects. Their small scale and rich textures add historic depth to contemporary styled surfaces.

Keep lacquered treen away from moisture, direct sunlight, and extreme humidity changes, which can cause wood shrinkage or cracking in the finish. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical polishes, solvent cleansers, or excess water.
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