18 Snuff Box
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Shagreen
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Boxes and Cases
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1760s French Baroque Boxes and Cases
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s French Boxes and Cases
Gold
Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1810s French Baroque Desk Accessories
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver
Silver, Vermeil
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Corner Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Pine
20th Century American Books
Paper
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Gold
Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Shagreen
Antique 18th Century Swiss Boxes and Cases
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1770s British George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Gold
Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1880s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1880s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Gold
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
18k Gold
Antique 1810s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Gold
Antique 1810s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Gold
Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1780s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1950s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
18k Gold
18 Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18 Snuff Box?
Finding the Right snuff-boxes for You
Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as a lot of other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
Snuff, made of ground tobacco, was especially popular with Europeans in the 1600s. The ornate boxes to keep the powder dry became highly decorative by the 18th century. It was considered a must-have item, particularly for nobility.
The most important feature of a snuffbox was that it was airtight. The box protected the snuff from oxygen. Another crucial component was the flat lid.
Snuffboxes could be small enough to fit into a pocket or a larger container for communal use at the table. They also came in different shapes. Porcelain containers were prevalent and often designed to look like trunks. Others were oval or square. Boxes made with cowrie shells were rare and more expensive.
Snuffboxes were usually crafted from silver, gold, horn or tortoiseshell. Some of the most prestigious snuffboxes were French tabatières made of gold and sometimes glass. They could be adorned with amethysts, sapphires and diamonds and enameled, engraved or chased.
Sheffield, England, was known for its silver snuffboxes in the late 18th century as its silver-plating technologies perfected these containers. By the early 19th century, the silver industry in Birmingham, England, was producing elegant snuffboxes with images of abbeys and castles on the sides and top.
Another type of tobacco box was the snuff mull or mill. It was made out of horn or an entire ram’s head and topped with a metal lid, frequently featuring engravings and decorative hinges. These were fashionable in Scotland during the 19th century. The origin of its name is unclear.
On 1stDibs, find a plentiful range of antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes to complement any home decor or furniture style. You can browse the collection by style, which includes Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco, or by material to find pieces in silver and gold.
- When were snuff boxes invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Snuff boxes first appeared in England during the 17th century and became widespread in the 18th century. Snuff boxes range from simple designs to elaborately decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique snuff boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
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