Sold 30 April 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

This “Victorian Treen Shoe Snuff Box” found a buyer.

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Description

Here we have a really good quality antique treen snuff box modelled as a ladies shoe with a sliding top and brass tack pique work to the front, sides and base.

Size: 95 x 40mm

c1880

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Shoe Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1204762

Dealers Internal Reference

8469

Dealers Notes

We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description

Here we have a really good quality antique treen snuff box modelled as a ladies shoe with a sliding top and brass tack pique work to the front, sides and base.

Size: 95 x 40mm

c1880

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Shoe Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1204762

Dealers Internal Ref

8469

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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

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Verified Since Nov 2021

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsShoe form, Brass pique pinwork, Sliding lid, Carved detailing

FAQs

Treen shoe snuff boxes emerged from a long tradition of folk art woodworking, where craftsmen carved small everyday objects out of dense hardwoods. During the 18th and 19th centuries, shoe-shaped containers were particularly popular as love tokens, souvenirs, or personal accessories for carrying powdered tobacco.

These items are typically carved from domestic or exotic hardwoods such as fruitwood, walnut, or mahogany. Artisans often decorated the surfaces using brass pique work, inlaying tiny pins or wire in geometric patterns, alongside carved detailing and sliding lids.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, and appropriate patination consistent with age and handling. The sliding lid mechanism should fit the carved channel precisely, and any brass pique work should show signs of oxidation and flush integration into the wood grain.

As a small decorative object, this piece works well displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece where its intricate detail can be appreciated up close. Pairing it with other small curiosities or placing it within a glass display cabinet creates a sophisticated, curated focal point.

Preserve antique treen by keeping it away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood splitting. Occasional application of microcrystalline wax can help protect the finish and maintain the natural patina without harming the timber.