{"product_id":"spekstenen-doosje-met-deksel-klein-handgedraaid-snuifdoosje-ca-1900","title":"Soapstone Box with Lid - Small Hand-Turned Snuff Box - c. 1900","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eA small but characterful box made of solid soapstone, likely crafted around the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eBoxes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003eA small piece of craftsmanship in stone, with just enough imperfections to show that it is an object with a history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sacxrw\" data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3610\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3610\"\u003eMaterial: soapstone \/ steatite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2r9r0\" data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003ePeriod: approx. 1900 (late 19th - early 20th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y87by5\" data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eCraftsmanship: turned and polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vrcyh1\" data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003eHeight: approx. 36 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ulqc1p\" data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003eDiameter: approx. 26 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iu7i4z\" data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003eClosure: loose lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mydjt9\" data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003eCondition: good vintage condition, slight signs of use and small edge marks consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53250707358035,"sku":"AB0717001","price":237.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_5884.jpg?v=1773478502","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-za\/products\/spekstenen-doosje-met-deksel-klein-handgedraaid-snuifdoosje-ca-1900","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}