Soapstone Box with Lid - Small Hand-Turned Snuff Box - c. 1900

A small but characterful box made of solid soapstone, likely crafted around the beginning of the 20th century.

This cylindrical box has been turned and polished entirely from natural stone. The warm honey and ochre tones in the stone, combined with the natural veins and minerals, give each piece a unique character. Over the years, the surface has developed a soft patina that gives the object a calm, authentic appearance.

Boxes of this type were often used as snuff boxes, pill boxes, or for small valuables. Its compact size makes it easy to keep in a drawer, on a desk, or in a display cabinet, but it is also a subtle decorative object in its own right.

A small piece of craftsmanship in stone, with just enough imperfections to show that it is an object with a history.

Specifications

• Material: soapstone / steatite

• Period: approx. 1900 (late 19th - early 20th century)

• Craftsmanship: turned and polished

• Height: approx. 36 mm

• Diameter: approx. 26 mm

• Closure: loose lid

• Condition: good vintage condition, slight signs of use and small edge marks consistent with age