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Oval Horn Snuff Box
Millers Antiques
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Oval Horn Snuff Box

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A finely made early 19th century oval snuff box, in excellent condition.

Currently free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery available

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.4cm (0.94")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Horn Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1223530
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

Description
A finely made early 19th century oval snuff box, in excellent condition.

Currently free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery available

Height
2.4cm (0.94")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Horn Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223530
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling.
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Archive I An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling.

Oval Horn Snuff Box

Archive II An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling. View II
Archive III An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling. View III
Archive IV An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling. View IV
Archive V An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling. View V
Archive VI An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling. View VI
Archive VII An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling. View VII
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Millers Antiques
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Location: 1-5 Church Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BZ , United Kingdom
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An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling.
Oval Horn Snuff Box
Ref: SA1223530
An oval antique snuff box crafted from polished natural horn showing variegated cream, amber, and dark brown mottling.
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A small personal pocket container produced during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to carry ground tobacco. Natural animal horn was selected due to its lightweight durability and mouldable properties when exposed to heat.

Craftsmen softened raw bovine or buffalo horn using boiling water or steam, then pressed the pliable material into iron moulds to shape lid flanges and seamless oval bodies.

Authentic period horn displays natural organic striations, gentle translucency when held to light, and subtle surface wear consistent with age, contrasting with uniform synthetic reproductions.

Small desktop antiques function well as decorative accents arranged on top of stacked books, integrated into side-table vignettes, or curated within a glass cabinet of curiosities.

Keep horn pieces away from direct heat sources, excess moisture, and severe humidity changes to prevent warping, cleaning gently with a dry microfibre cloth or light application of mineral oil.
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