Search 0
6,402  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 45 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
45 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA987296
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique Burr Root Scottish Table Snuff Box
Sold by Opus Antiques
sold SA987296
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2014
Browse dealers 98 items
  • About Us
    Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA987296
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Burr Root Scottish Table Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 14 April 2025 · Opus Antiques
This “Antique Burr Root Scottish Table Snuff Box” found a buyer.

It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Scottish Snuff BoxScottish Wooden BoxSmall Wooden Trinket Box Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

This is a 19th century Scottish burr root  snuff box. This snuff box  is carved from burr root wood from a huge old tree, and has a a hinged lid, which depicts a penwork commemorative portrait of Robert the Bruce.

It measures approx 9cm w x  6cm d x 4cm h.

Burrs  occur on many trees, most commonly at the junction of the trunk with the ground or root.  

They are caused by a number of small shoots which are unable to break out, and form an interwoven, contorted but unusually stable mass. They can be very ornamental.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA987296
Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description
This is a 19th century Scottish burr root  snuff box.
“
This snuff box  is carved from burr root wood from a huge old tree, and has a a hinged lid, which depicts a penwork commemorative portrait of Robert the Bruce.
Opus Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish.
fig 1. Antique Burr Root Scottish Table Snuff Box

It measures approx 9cm w x  6cm d x 4cm h.

Burrs  occur on many trees, most commonly at the junction of the trunk with the ground or root.  

They are caused by a number of small shoots which are unable to break out, and form an interwoven, contorted but unusually stable mass. They can be very ornamental.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA987296
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Opus Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 7
Archive I A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Burr Root Scottish Table Snuff Box

Archive II A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques
Telephone 07941 285 532
Location
North Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
Items For Sale 98
Items Sold 2,404
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
View Dealer Info
Location: North Devon, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified
Oct 2014
For Sale
98
Sold
2,404
A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish.
Antique Burr Root Scottish Table Snuff Box
Ref: SA987296
A rectangular antique Scottish snuff box carved from highly figured burr root wood with a polished brown finish.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTreen & Small Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Scottish Country
  • MaterialBurr Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr wood grain, Natural root burls, Fitted lid

FAQs

A Scottish burr wood snuff box is a small, pocket-sized container traditionally carved from the knotty, highly figured growth of a tree, used for holding powdered tobacco in the 18th and 19th centuries.

These boxes were typically hand-carved from dense, figured woods such as burr walnut, elm, or oak, often featuring precisely fitted wooden lids and polished finishes to highlight the natural grain.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patina, hand-tool marks, tight wood grain variations inherent to burr wood, and wear patterns consistent with age and pocket use.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table as part of a curated collection of historical curiosities.

Protect wooden treen from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish without damaging the antique wood.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories