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Antique Early Treen Fruitwood "Shuttle" Snuff Box with Bone Inlay. English C1840-60.
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Antique Early Treen Fruitwood "Shuttle" Snuff Box with Bone Inlay. English C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 8 October 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A beautifully made fruitwood snuff box in the form of a "wool weaver's" shuttle, inlaid with horn and with a horn escutcheon and working latch... there is a little loss to one small part of a hinge, which doesn't detract or affect the opening of the lid, as most of the hinge is still intact and working (see picture 5)....it has a very good colour, that you would expect from fruitwood and is in nice original condition.

English. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.8cm (4.25")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

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

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SA1210242
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8428
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A beautifully made fruitwood snuff box in the form of a "wool weaver's" shuttle, inlaid with horn and with a horn escutcheon and working latch...
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there is a little loss to one small part of a hinge, which doesn't detract or affect the opening of the lid, as most of the hinge is still intact and working (see picture 5).
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it has a very good colour, that you would expect from fruitwood and is in nice original condition.

English. C1840-60.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.8cm (4.25")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210242
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8428
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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A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism. SOLD8 OCT 26
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Archive I A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism. SOLD8 OCT 26

Antique Early Treen Fruitwood "Shuttle" Snuff Box with Bone Inlay. English C1840-60.

Archive II A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism. View II
Archive III A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism. View III
Archive IV A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism. View IV
Archive V A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism. View V
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A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism.
Antique Early Treen Fruitwood "Shuttle" Snuff Box With Bone Inlay. English C1840-60.
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A boat-shaped fruitwood shuttle snuff box featuring decorative bone inlay on the hinged lid and front catch mechanism.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialFruitwood, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShuttle shape, Bone inlay, Hinged cover, Flush bone catch
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 10.8 cm (4 in) x D 3.8 cm (1 in)

This 19th-century Victorian folk art snuff box takes the form of a boat-shaped wool weaver's shuttle, manufactured in England between 1840 and 1860. The piece is fashioned from fruitwood with a warm brown timber colour, complemented by contrasting light bone inlay on the curved top and a flush bone catch on the front. A hinged cover opens via a working latch mechanism, revealing fine craftsmanship typical of a gentleman's library accessory. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 10.8 cm wide and 3.8 cm deep, the object sits neatly on a bookshelf as a decorative small collectible. Displaying this antique treen box in a modern home adds character to a study, home office, or living room shelving unit. The compact vessel works well placed alongside books or other small curiosities on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk. Collectors of Victorian treen and folk art will find it fits easily into existing displays of miniature wooden objects, bringing a touch of traditional English maritime or textile heritage to interior styling.

FAQs

A treen shuttle snuff box is a small wooden container shaped like a weavers shuttle, designed to store powdered tobacco. Produced primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these items represent traditional folk craftsmanship and functional treenware.

Craftsmen typically used dense native hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, walnut, or oak. Decorative accents often incorporated natural materials such as bone, horn, ivory, or mother-of-pearl for inlays, catches, and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces show natural surface wear, patination from handling, and tight-fitting wood joinery. Hand-carved elements, period-appropriate hinges, flush inlay work, and subtle shrinkage in the timber over time are key indicators of age.

These small tactile objects are suited to styling on a gentlemans library desk, within a glass display cabinet, or arranged alongside hardback books on a shelf. Their warm timber tones add texture and historical character to contemporary spaces.

Keep the item in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, dampness, and strong heat sources to prevent wood movement. Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin coat of natural beeswax sparingly to protect the timber surface.
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