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an irish antique puzzle ball for snuff rouge coins etc

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SA1220644

An Irish Antique Puzzle Ball - For Snuff, Rouge, Coins Etc

£175    $234    €205
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Item Number: SA1220644
Date of manufacture: 19th Century
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Opus Antiques
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Description

This is a really nice Irish puzzle ball box. It is made from arbutus wood, often confused with yew wood. Decorated with circles, the centre of one circle pushes out to release a lidded box , which would have been for storing snuff, rouge or coins in.
The puzzle ball measures 4.6cm w.
Arbutus wood is native to parts of Ireland, the shrub flourishes in damp, mild conditions. The wood was used to make souvenirs for wealthy tourists, starting in the early 1800s. The industry grew and furniture, chess boards etc were made
Own a piece of history



Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 19th Century.


Seller Details

Opus Antiques
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North Devon
United Kingdom
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