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Antique Early Treen 19thc Mahogany & Brass Decorated "Bellows" Snuff . English C1840-60.
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Antique Early Treen 19thc Mahogany & Brass Decorated "Bellows" Snuff . English C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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One of the nicest small snuff boxes I have bought....this fine example is made from mahogany and is in the form of bellows and has also been made as a token of love by the maker....it is decorated with the word Love written across the underneath in brass pinwork as well as the whole box being cleverly decorated with brass pinwork....there is also a central turned bone roundel in the top....just lovely quality and still in very good original condition with a fine colour.

English. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1126999
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8206
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One of the nicest small snuff boxes I have bought....
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this fine example is made from mahogany and is in the form of bellows and has also been made as a token of love by the maker.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it is decorated with the word Love written across the underneath in brass pinwork as well as the whole box being cleverly decorated with brass pinwork....there is also a central turned bone roundel in the top....just lovely quality and still in very good original condition with a fine colour.

English. C1840-60.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126999
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8206
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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A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Treen 19thc Mahogany & Brass Decorated "Bellows" Snuff . English C1840-60.

Archive II A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns. View II
Archive III A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns. View III
Archive IV A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns. View IV
Archive V A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
Location
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,054
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A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns.
Antique Early Treen 19thc Mahogany & Brass Decorated "Bellows" Snuff . English C1840-60.
Ref: SA1126999
A miniature wooden bellows-shaped snuff box in dark mahogany, decorated with brass pin inlay forming a word and border patterns.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBellows shape, Brass pique inlay, Punctuated border dots
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden household items and decorative objects made by hand from the 16th century through the Victorian era, prized for their craftsmanship and patina.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as boxwood, mahogany, fruitwood, and walnut, frequently embellishing them with brass wire pique work, inlay, or turned details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, age-related surface wear, deep warm patination, and period-appropriate joining or fastening techniques.

These small tactile objects add historic charm and texture when displayed in groups on bookshelves, coffee tables, or within glass cabinets alongside modern ceramics.

Preserve the surface by dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax, avoiding direct sunlight, moisture, and harsh chemical cleaning products.
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