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A Middle Eastern Hardwood Snuff Box Highly Decorated
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A Middle Eastern Hardwood Snuff Box Highly Decorated

1900 - 1920
Description

A Middle Eastern hardwood snuff box highly decorated with mother of pearl depicting a reptile hand engraved on the mother of pearl amongst foliage. There is a charge of £10 for postage and packing. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Inlaid Hardwood Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA957007
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A Middle Eastern hardwood snuff box highly decorated with mother of pearl depicting a reptile hand engraved on the mother of pearl amongst foliage. There is a charge of £10 for postage and packing.
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International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Inlaid Hardwood Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA957007
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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A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border.
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Archive I A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border.

A Middle Eastern Hardwood Snuff Box Highly Decorated

Archive II A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View IX
Archive X A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border. View X
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border.
A Middle Eastern hardwood snuff box highly decorated
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A rectangular dark hardwood box decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent surrounded by floral scrolls and a geometric border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMiddle Eastern
  • MaterialHardwood, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Serpent motif, Floral scrolling, Geometric border
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 8.2 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian Middle Eastern trinket box takes the form of a rectangular hardwood object finished in a dark brown tone. The lid shows hand-engraved mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a central serpent motif surrounded by intricate floral scrolling and a geometric border. Other visible details include natural timber grain variations, smooth flush-set shell pieces, distinct panel joins in the wooden frame, and subtle surface patination on both the wood and the iridescent inlay. The item measures 2.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 8.2 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves well on an office desk as a small receptacle for storing paperclips, stamps, or daily pocket items. Alternatively, it works effectively on a dressing table or side surface to hold small jewellery pieces, cuff-links, or keepsakes. The compact footprint allows placement in restrained spaces while adding decorative character through its contrasting shell and dark timber ornamentation.

FAQs

Inlay work using mother-of-pearl, bone, and precious metals has a rich tradition across the Middle East, particularly during the Ottoman era and in artisanal hubs such as Damascus. Artisans carved intricate patterns into dense hardwoods and fitted polished shell segments to create geometric and floral motifs on furniture and small personal objects.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense local hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or teak. Decorative elements feature hand-cut iridescence from nacre shells, alongside bone, brass wire, or contrasting wood marquetry.

Authentic pieces display natural variation in the iridescent shell, slight hand-cut irregularities in the geometric tessellations, and tight chiselled recessed fitting into the underlying timber. Ageing to the surrounding wood patination and micro-crazing around the glue lines also indicate historic construction.

Display the box on a desk, coffee table tray, or mantelpiece to add visual texture and historical contrast. Combining dense dark wood and iridescent shell against contemporary stone, brass, or neutral backgrounds accentuates its intricate craftsmanship.

Dust gently with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth to prevent catching delicate shell edges. Avoid liquid cleaners, chemical polishes, or high humidity, which can degrade animal glues and cause shell inlay to lift from the timber substrate.
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