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An Antique Table Snuff Box - Tumbling Block Decoration
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An Antique Table Snuff Box - Tumbling Block Decoration

19th century
Sold 19 November 2024 · Opus Antiques
This “Antique Table Snuff Box - Tumbling Block Decoration” found a buyer.

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A very good early 1800s table snuff box. The lid is veneered in a tumbling block pattern, typical of the Tunbridge Ware pattern from c1820. Lots of different woods have been used to give a striking appearance including ebony, olive wood,  palm wood, tulip wood to name a few.

It measures 12.2cm w x 7.7cm d x 2.3cmh.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Box to the Regency era.

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A very good early 1800s table snuff box. The lid is veneered in a tumbling block pattern, typical of the Tunbridge Ware pattern from c1820.
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Lots of different woods have been used to give a striking appearance including ebony, olive wood,  palm wood, tulip wood to name a few.
Opus Antiques

It measures 12.2cm w x 7.7cm d x 2.3cmh.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Snuff Box to the Regency era.

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An open antique wooden snuff box featuring geometric tumbling block marquetry on the lid.
An Antique Table Snuff Box - tumbling block decoration
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An open antique wooden snuff box featuring geometric tumbling block marquetry on the lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialMixed Hardwoods, Fruitwood, Walnut
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsTumbling block marquetry, Geometric wood inlay, Parquetry design

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A table snuff box is a lidded container designed to hold powdered tobacco, known as snuff, which was extremely popular for personal use during the 18th and 19th centuries. These boxes were typically kept on surfaces in reception rooms or offices for easy access by hosts and guests.

These decorative items were typically constructed from various native and exotic woods using precise marquetry and parquetry techniques. Artisans carefully cut and fitted small veneers of timber, such as mahogany, walnut, and fruitwoods, to create optical geometric illusions like tumbling block patterns.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural wear patterns, the use of older hand-cut veneers, and traditional construction methods such as dovetail joints or hand-cut hinges. Examining the underside and interior surfaces often reveals the natural ageing, oxidisation, and patination expected from centuries of handling.

An antique wooden box functions effectively as a decorative accent piece on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. It provides subtle texture and historical contrast while serving as a practical container for small contemporary items.

Antique treen and inlaid wooden objects should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme fluctuations in temperature and humidity to prevent wood splitting and veneer lifting. Occasional application of microcrystalline wax helps protect the surface without harming the historic patina.
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