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A Charming Naively Carved Wood Snuff Box
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Charming Naively Carved Wood Snuff Box

19th century
Description

An interesting 19th century naively carved wood snuff box in the form of a rather mysterious animal with an extremely long tail. It has a deep rich patina a very tactile and pleasing object

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

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

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SA1232121
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Description
An interesting 19th century naively carved wood snuff box in the form of a rather mysterious animal with an extremely long tail. It has a deep rich patina a very tactile and pleasing object
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1232121
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A hand-carved wooden snuff box sculpted in the form of a recumbent animal with a smooth brown finish.

A Charming Naively Carved Wood Snuff Box

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A hand-carved wooden snuff box sculpted in the form of a recumbent animal with a smooth brown finish.
A charming naively carved wood snuff box
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A hand-carved wooden snuff box sculpted in the form of a recumbent animal with a smooth brown finish.
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Wooden snuff boxes were compact containers crafted during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store pulverized tobacco leaves, known as snuff. Many were hand-carved in folk art traditions, taking the form of animals, shoes, or geometric shapes.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, walnut, or oak, which allowed for intricate hand-carving. The interiors were often tightly fitted or lined to preserve the moisture content of the tobacco.

Authentic pieces feature signs of manual carving, subtle asymmetry, and natural wear or smooth patination around functional areas such as hinges or lids. The interior may retain faint tobacco discolouration or aromatic remnants from historic use.

Position small treen items on stacked books, inside display cabinets, or atop a gentlemans library desk to introduce texture and historical interest. Pair them with stone, metal, or glass accessories to contrast natural wood tones.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners or water. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax paste polish occasionally to nourish the wood and maintain its protective patina.
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