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Georgian Treen Shoe Snuff Box
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Georgian Treen Shoe Snuff Box

19th century
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An early 19th century wooden snuff box in the shape of a shoe, with sliding cover, brass pique work lace eyelets and studs to the heel. This must have been painted originally as it still bears remnants of dark green paint in places.

A lovely little snuff box dating from c1800 of beautiful rich colour and in very good condition. The cover has a pin to prevent it sliding open by accident.

The snuff box measures approximately 12.5cm long and 3.8cm high.

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Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Antique and Unique has dated this Georgian Shoe Snuff Box to the 1800s.

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SA982927
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An early 19th century wooden snuff box in the shape of a shoe, with sliding cover, brass pique work lace eyelets and studs to the heel. This must have been painted originally as it still bears remnants of dark green paint in places.
fig 1. A small Georgian treen snuff box hand-carved from warm brown timber in the shape of a shoe with incised details and a sliding lid.
fig 1. Georgian Treen Shoe Snuff Box

A lovely little snuff box dating from c1800 of beautiful rich colour and in very good condition. The cover has a pin to prevent it sliding open by accident.

The snuff box measures approximately 12.5cm long and 3.8cm high.

Free UK delivery - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Georgian Shoe Snuff Box to the 1800s.

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A small Georgian treen snuff box hand-carved from warm brown timber in the shape of a shoe with incised details and a sliding lid.
Georgian Treen Shoe Snuff Box
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Treen refers to small, hand-carved wooden functional objects crafted before the widespread adoption of metal or synthetics. Shoe-shaped snuff boxes were popular novelty items during the 18th and early 19th centuries, designed to hold powdered tobacco for personal use.

These objects were typically hand-carved from dense, close-grained hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, walnut, or oak. Construction often features a sliding flush lid, precise friction-fit joinery, and incised carving detail depicting shoe seams, laces, or soles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit smooth, naturally aged timber patination and surface wear consistent with handling over centuries. Look for hand-cut interior tool marks, period-accurate footwear proportions, and minor timber shrinkage or subtle asymmetry typical of hand-carved items.

Small treen items function as subtle accent objects when placed on a desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside leather-bound books and contemporary ceramics. Grouping several treen pieces or folk art curios together on a decorative tray creates a textured display in a study or library.

Dust the item gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber splitting. Applying a high-quality natural beeswax polish sparingly once a year will nourish the wood and protect its original patina.
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