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An Antique Figural Snuff Box
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An Antique Figural Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 19 November 2025 · Opus Antiques
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Description

An unusual C19th fruitwood carved figural man - probably a military man. Lovely carved jacket, buttoned waistcoat, boots and cap.

The box has been designed to sit at the edge of the shelf or for display purposes the lid can be opened slightly and the figural snuff box will sit anywhere not just at the edge of a shelf.

Hinged lid to the back.

Date of Manufacture

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

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An unusual C19th fruitwood carved figural man - probably a military man. Lovely carved jacket, buttoned waistcoat, boots and cap.
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The box has been designed to sit at the edge of the shelf or for display purposes the lid can be opened slightly and the figural snuff box will sit anywhere not just at the edge of a shelf.
Opus Antiques

Hinged lid to the back.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1179614
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Archive I A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Figural Snuff Box

Archive II A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire. View II
Archive III A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire. View III
Archive IV A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire. View IV
Archive V A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire. View V
Archive VI A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire. View VI
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A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire.
An Antique Figural Snuff Box
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A small carved wooden figural snuff box depicting a seated male figure in period attire.
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  • ObjectDecorative Container
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialBoxwood, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigural carving, Period clothing, Seated posture

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A figural snuff box is a small, portable container carved or moulded in the shape of a human or animal, historically used to hold powdered tobacco for inhaling.

Antique snuff boxes were crafted from a wide variety of materials including hardwoods like boxwood and walnut, horn, tortoiseshell, papier-mache, and various metals.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural wear patterns, tool marks appropriate to the period, deep patination from handling, and tight-fitting joins where the lid meets the base.

Such items work effectively as textural objects of curiosity when displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table alongside modern art and books.

Antique wooden items should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to preserve the finish.
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