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Georgian Treen Pokerwork Snuff Shoe
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Georgian Treen Pokerwork Snuff Shoe

18th century
Sold 8 March 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
This “Georgian Treen Pokerwork Snuff Shoe” found a buyer.

It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Here we have a lovely quality Georgian treen snuff box in the form of a shoe with pokerwork decoration to the top as well as the sole.

Size: 110mm

c1800

Free worldwide postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Georgian Treen Snuff Shoe to the Georgian era.

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SA1183353
Dealers Internal Reference
8259
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Description
Here we have a lovely quality Georgian treen snuff box in the form of a shoe with pokerwork decoration to the top as well as the sole.

Size: 110mm

c1800

Free worldwide postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Georgian Treen Snuff Shoe to the Georgian era.

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SA1183353
Dealers Internal Ref
8259
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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A small carved wooden shoe with pokerwork and brass pin ornamentation acting as a sliding-lid snuff container. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small carved wooden shoe with pokerwork and brass pin ornamentation acting as a sliding-lid snuff container. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Treen Pokerwork Snuff Shoe

Archive II A small carved wooden shoe with pokerwork and brass pin ornamentation acting as a sliding-lid snuff container. View II
Archive III A small carved wooden shoe with pokerwork and brass pin ornamentation acting as a sliding-lid snuff container. View III
Archive IV A small carved wooden shoe with pokerwork and brass pin ornamentation acting as a sliding-lid snuff container. View IV
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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A small carved wooden shoe with pokerwork and brass pin ornamentation acting as a sliding-lid snuff container.
Georgian Treen Pokerwork Snuff Shoe
Ref: SA1183353
A small carved wooden shoe with pokerwork and brass pin ornamentation acting as a sliding-lid snuff container.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Folk Art
  • MaterialFruitwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPokerwork decoration, Brass pin inlay, Sliding lid, Carved heel

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Treen refers to small, functional wooden objects made by turning, carving, or shaping wood, which were common in domestic life prior to widespread plastic manufacturing. Pokerwork is a decorative technique involving the burning of designs into the wooden surface using heated metal tools.

These items were typically hand-carved from dense local hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, or walnut, selected for their fine grain and durability. Construction often involved hollowed sections with fitted lids, frequently embellished with brass pins or pokerwork detailing.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, consistent age-related patina, shrinkage cracks appropriate for aged hardwoods, and wear patterns aligned with historical handling. The construction methods should match period-appropriate joinery and carving techniques.

This type of decorative object can be displayed within a curated vignette on a bookshelf, desk top, or cabinet of curiosities. Its warm wood tones and historical texture complement both traditional studies and minimalist contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the wooden surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking. Occasional application of microcrystalline wax helps protect the historical finish without altering the wood.
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