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Antique Snuff Boot Box - With Carved Heart
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Antique Snuff Boot Box - With Carved Heart

19th century
Sold 29 January 2026 · Opus Antiques
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Description

An antique snuff boot with a lovely carved heart on the pull off lid.

Obviously made as a love token.

The snuff shoe measures 9cm w x 7cm h x 3.4cm d.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Description
An antique snuff boot with a lovely carved heart on the pull off lid.

Obviously made as a love token.

The snuff shoe measures 9cm w x 7cm h x 3.4cm d.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1118587
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Snuff Boot Box - With Carved Heart

Archive II A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. View II
Archive III A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. View III
Archive IV A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. View IV
Archive V A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. View V
Archive VI A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. View VI
Archive VII A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. View VII
Archive VIII A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top. View VIII
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A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top.
Antique Snuff Boot Box - with carved heart
Ref: SA1118587
A small, carved wooden boot-shaped snuff box in dark brown wood featuring an incised heart motif on the top.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBoot shape, Carved heart motif, Incised stitching details

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Treen refers to small, functional wooden household objects made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Wooden snuff boxes gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries when snuff-taking became a fashionable social habit among all classes.

These boxes were typically carved from dense domestic or exotic hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, fruitwood, or mahogany. Craftsmen utilised hand-carving tools and woodturning lathes to shape the wood, frequently incorporating poker-work, incised line details, or inlaid motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age-related patina, tool marks consistent with hand-tool manufacturing, and wear patterns appropriate for an item handled frequently. The joints, such as the fit of the sliding or hinged lid, rely on traditional joinery rather than modern adhesives or machine-cut precision.

Small antique objects add historical depth and tactile warmth to modern spaces when styled thoughtfully. Place them on top of a stack of coffee table books, on a mantelpiece, or within a curated shelf display alongside clean-lined ceramics to create a balanced contrast.

Keep wooden objects away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity to prevent warping or cracking. Maintain the finish by occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax, avoiding water or liquid cleaning agents.
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