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 A  19th century Scottish snuff box, attributed to blind or visually impaired Scottish folk carvers who crafted them by touch, creating distinctive, high-relief folk-art depictions.  in the manner of Blind Jack of Ayrshire.

It measures  5cm h x  12.5cm w.

This  Scottish Blind Man's table snuff box, traditionally carved from sycamore or similar native wood.

The central figure is a hunter or highlander sculpted in full traditional Highland dress, complete with a distinct kilt, sporran, and crosshatched tunic lines.

 He is  carrying a deer or stag draped over his shoulders, gripping its legs firmly. A loyal hunting hound is carved sitting faithfully at his feet.

 

    An Antique Scottish Snuff Box

    £375.00Price
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      ANTIQUE TREEN
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      ​The word Treen is derived from the word tree and is a term used to describe wooden household objects, all turned from one piece of wood e.g. a bowl, plate, gingerbread mould, and spoons, always having a function.

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      Nowadays when we talk about Antique Treen it tends to cover all small wooden items including antique snuff boxes, candle stands, spice towers, etc. often made from several pieces of turned wood.

       

      When a piece of wood has been painstakingly turned or carved, handled, polished and loved over a few hundred years old, it can develop a wonderful colour and patina and becomes an irresistible piece of Antique Treen.

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