{"product_id":"antique-burr-wood-snuff-box","title":"Antique Burr Wood Business Card Holder or Snuff Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA small snuff box in burr wood, curved at the back and rounded at the ends so it would sit flat in a coat pocket. The lid carries a lens-shaped mother-of-pearl thumbpiece that shifts color as it catches the light. There's no carving or applied decoration, just a lot of swirling figure in the wood across the lid and around the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1.25 in. H x 5 in. W x 3 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Amber toned burr wood with dark banding to the sides, aged finish, method not established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Burr wood, species not established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Late 18th to mid 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Georgian pocket form, curved to sit against the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None found to the base, lid, or interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Hinged lid with a slightly domed top, rounded ends, and a curved back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Mother-of-pearl thumbpiece inlay, thin wood lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | Hinge set into the back edge with a rectangular inset cover, no repairs noted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hinge is very tight and the lid is difficult to open. It takes a slow, steady hand, and I would not force it. Inside the lid, a thin inner layer on the underside has lifted and is loose along one side, curling away from the lid at one end, with a split along its edge. The box is usable as it is, but this is a clear flaw and I would not treat it as a cosmetic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe interior is lined in thin wood. The dark flecks and small voids in the burr figure are part of the wood and not damage. The surface shows the wear you would expect from handling over a long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636978123030,"sku":"ENM-2079","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/October2026-13136.jpg?v=1792017741","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-burr-wood-snuff-box","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}