Sold 26 March 2025 · Opus Antiques

This “Antique Treen Dog Snuff Box” found a buyer.

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Description

This 19th century snuff box carved in the shape of a dog has several features .

The lovely carved face and collar, the four carved legs, paws and tail.Underneath is the hinged lid. A very tactile piece. The box measures 13cm l and would have been a table snuff box.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

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SA1128304

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Description

This 19th century snuff box carved in the shape of a dog has several features .

The lovely carved face and collar, the four carved legs, paws and tail.Underneath is the hinged lid. A very tactile piece. The box measures 13cm l and would have been a table snuff box.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1128304

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Opus Antiques

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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period19th century
StyleFolk Art
MaterialWood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRecumbent dog, Hand-carved detailing, Inlaid collar

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden objects made before the mass production era, often hand-carved as household items or personal accessories.

Snuff boxes were typically crafted from dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, and fruitwood, which could hold intricate detail.

Authentic pieces display natural patina, tool marks indicative of hand-carving, and wear patterns consistent with age and frequent handling.

These small objects work well displayed on side tables, bookshelves, or mantels as points of historical interest and textural contrast.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly if needed.