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Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Toad" Snuff Box. English C1820-40.
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Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Toad" Snuff Box. English C1820-40.

19th century
Sold 7 March 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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Description

A beautiful hand made fruitwood snuff box in the form of a large toad....it is hinged on his under belly and has gained a very good colour, that you find with aged fruitwood and is in original condition, with a small repair to his left hand foot , as you look at him...it has been broken and refixed again using the original....so long ago it also has patinated....a desirable piece for any discerning collector.

English. C1820-40.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
11.2cm (4.41")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1200477
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8426
Dealers Notes

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

Description
A beautiful hand made fruitwood snuff box in the form of a large toad....
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it is hinged on his under belly and has gained a very good colour, that you find with aged fruitwood and is in original condition, with a small repair to his left hand foot , as you look at him.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..it has been broken and refixed again using the original....so long ago it also has patinated....a desirable piece for any discerning collector.

English. C1820-40.

Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
11.2cm (4.41")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200477
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8426
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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Archive I An antique carved fruitwood toad snuff box resting on a clear acrylic stand against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Toad" Snuff Box. English C1820-40.

Archive II An antique carved fruitwood toad snuff box resting on a clear acrylic stand against a white background. View II
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Archive V An antique carved fruitwood toad snuff box resting on a clear acrylic stand against a white background. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,054
Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An antique carved fruitwood toad snuff box resting on a clear acrylic stand against a white background.
Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Toad" Snuff Box. English C1820-40.
Ref: SA1200477
An antique carved fruitwood toad snuff box resting on a clear acrylic stand against a white background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsZoomorphic carving, Hand-carved facial features, Drawn-in legs, Fitted lid
  • SizeH 2.8 cm (1 in) x W 11.2 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden household objects made before the widespread use of plastic, highly prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and patina.

Carvers typically utilised dense hardwood timbers such as boxwood, fruitwood, walnut, and lignum vitae, which allowed for intricate detail and durable everyday handling.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating tool marks, natural wear patterns, shrinkage cracks, and the deep, lustrous surface sheen developed from decades of handling.

Displaying small wooden artefacts on bookshelves, side tables, or within glass cabinets adds tactile warmth, historical contrast, and character to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping wooden items away from direct sunlight and dramatic humidity changes, occasionally treating them with microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without sealing it.
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