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Antique 19thc Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box with Interesting Provenance. English Dated 1834
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Antique 19thc Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box with Interesting Provenance. English Dated 1834

19th century
Sold 12 December 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A nicely turned fruitwood snuff box with wonderful provenance written on the inside of the lid...." This box is made from part of an apple tree that grew in the speakers garden. It was burnt at the fire of the houses of parliament in 1834 - it has the name of who presented it, but I cannot quite make it out....but I am sure someone will be able to....excellent condition with very good colour and figuring that you get with applewood.

English . C1830-40. From the collection of Brian Hawtin.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1099942
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8141
Dealers Notes

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

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A nicely turned fruitwood snuff box with wonderful provenance written on the inside of the lid...." This box is made from part of an apple tree that grew in the speakers garden.
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It was burnt at the fire of the houses of parliament in 1834 - it has the name of who presented it, but I cannot quite make it out.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...but I am sure someone will be able to....excellent condition with very good colour and figuring that you get with applewood.

English . C1830-40. From the collection of Brian Hawtin.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099942
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8141
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I An open dark wood round snuff box showing an interior paper label with handwritten script and a collector sticker. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 19thc Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box with Interesting Provenance. English Dated 1834

Archive II An open dark wood round snuff box showing an interior paper label with handwritten script and a collector sticker. View II
Archive III An open dark wood round snuff box showing an interior paper label with handwritten script and a collector sticker. View III
Archive IV An open dark wood round snuff box showing an interior paper label with handwritten script and a collector sticker. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An open dark wood round snuff box showing an interior paper label with handwritten script and a collector sticker.
Antique 19thc Treen Fruitwood Snuff Box With Interesting Provenance. English Dated 1834
Ref: SA1099942
An open dark wood round snuff box showing an interior paper label with handwritten script and a collector sticker.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLathe turned, Inscribed paper lining, Fitted lid
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 8.9 cm (4 in) x D 8.9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden objects made by turning or carving, which were popular household and personal items from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense local hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwoods like apple or pear, and occasionally exotic timbers.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks from lathe turning, natural patina, shrinkage cracks, wear patterns, and the presence of period-appropriate interior papers or inscriptions.

It can be displayed as a cabinet curiosity, placed atop a stack of books on a coffee table, or integrated into a curated bookshelf vignette.

Keep wooden objects away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent cracking, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to protect the surface finish.
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