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A Relic from the Fire of the Houses of Parliament of 1834 in the Form of an Oak Snuff Box
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Relic from the Fire of the Houses of Parliament of 1834 in the Form of an Oak Snuff Box

19th century
Description

A very rare and superb 19th century circular oak table snuff box with an inset silver disc inscribed. The Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire October the 16th 1834. There is a paper label to the base inscribed. This box was made from the burnt oak remains of the fire. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1229208
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Description
A very rare and superb 19th century circular oak table snuff box with an inset silver disc inscribed. The Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire October the 16th 1834. There is a paper label to the base inscribed. This box was made from the burnt oak remains of the fire. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229208
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire.
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Archive I A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire.

A Relic from the Fire of the Houses of Parliament of 1834 in the Form of an Oak Snuff Box

Archive II A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View II
Archive III A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View III
Archive IV A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View IV
Archive V A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View V
Archive VI A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View VI
Archive VII A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View VII
Archive VIII A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View VIII
Archive IX A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire. View IX
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A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire.
A relic from the fire of the Houses of Parliament of 1834 in the form of an oak snuff box
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A circular turned oak snuff box featuring an engraved silver central medallion commemorating the 1834 Houses of Parliament fire.
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During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, memorable events, structural fires, or naval victories often prompted the creation of commemorative relics using timber salvaged from famous structures or ships. These turned wooden boxes were sold or gifted as historical souvenirs.

Snuff boxes were constructed from dense hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently incorporating metal mounts made of sterling silver, nickel, or brass. Silver central medallions or engraved plaques were commonly inset into lids.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber oxidation, period-appropriate hand-engraving on metal components, and wear consistent with age around turning lines and joints. The weight, grain orientation, and original patina also indicate genuine historical construction.

A small historical artefact can be incorporated into modern spaces by displaying it on an office desk, coffee table tray, or within a glass-fronted curiosity cabinet alongside other textured decorative objects.

Maintain antique wooden boxes by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a light coat of beeswax polish occasionally. Avoid chemical silver cleaners on inlaid plaques to prevent staining adjacent timber.
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