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A 19th century carved table snuff box with a hinged lid. Around all four sides corners are carved hounds heads and in the centre on the front and back are two carved fox heads.

The snuff box measures 10cm w x 7cm d x 2.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA980361

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Description

A 19th century carved table snuff box with a hinged lid.

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Around all four sides corners are carved hounds heads and in the centre on the front and back are two carved fox heads.

Opus Antiques

The snuff box measures 10cm w x 7cm d x 2.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA980361

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Opus Antiques

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ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialHardwood, Walnut, Fruitwood
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved hound heads, Fox motif, Sliding lid, Sculptural form

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Snuff boxes gained popularity in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as powdered tobacco consumption became fashionable among the aristocracy and gentry, often featuring intricate carvings reflecting contemporary interests.

These items were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, or fruitwood, utilising traditional hand tools, fine chisels, and integrated wooden hinges or sliding lids.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the natural patina, tool mark consistency, wear patterns around high-contact areas, and the ageing characteristics of the wood grain.

Place them on a stack of coffee table books, a study desk, or a mantelpiece to add textural warmth, historical contrast, and a curated focal point to contemporary spaces.

Maintain pieces away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources, occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to protect the surface without altering the historic finish.