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Antique Treen Snuff Shoe - Double Opening, Dated and Birds
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Antique Treen Snuff Shoe - Double Opening, Dated and Birds

19th century
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This snuff shoe has many attributes. It has the unusual feature of opening both at the top and underneath. The shoe has brass pique work decoration of a bird on the lid and a flower on the toe of the shoe, along with a set of brass buttons. It is also dated 1878.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Shoe to the 19th Century.

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Description
This snuff shoe has many attributes. It has the unusual feature of opening both at the top and underneath.
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The shoe has brass pique work decoration of a bird on the lid and a flower on the toe of the shoe, along with a set of brass buttons.
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It is also dated 1878.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Shoe to the 19th Century.

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A carved wooden snuff box crafted in the shape of a high-heeled shoe featuring brass pin decoration and double compartments.
Antique Treen Snuff Shoe - Double opening, dated and birds
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A carved wooden snuff box crafted in the shape of a high-heeled shoe featuring brass pin decoration and double compartments.
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Treen snuff shoes originated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as novelty containers for holding powdered tobacco. Artisans carved small wooden objects, often copying contemporary shoe styles, complete with inlaid metal details and hinged lids.

Treen items were crafted from dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, walnut, or mahogany. Decoration frequently incorporated brass wirework, bone, mother-of-pearl inlays, or metal studs to mimic shoe stitching and buckles.

Authentic pieces demonstrate smooth wear patterns from handling, accurate period construction techniques such as tiny wood-pinned hinges, and precise hand-carved detailing. Patina on the timber and light tarnish on inlaid metals further indicate genuine age.

Small treen novelties work well as accent curios placed on bookshelves, sideboards, or inside display cabinets. Grouping themed wooden antiques together creates visual interest alongside modern art or neutral decor scheme backdrops.

Keep wooden objects away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent splitting. Dust gently with a soft dry brush, and apply a small amount of high-grade beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood surface.
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