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Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

H 3 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely
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1820s British Regency Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

Antique Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

H 1.19 in W 2.6 in D 2.25 in
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
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1820s Scottish Georgian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

Antique Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

H 1.78 in Dm 3 in
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin
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1830s Scottish Regency Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

H 1.78 in Dm 3.27 in
Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of
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19th Century European Other Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Antique Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box

Erotic Snuff Box

H 0.88 in Dm 3.63 in
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom
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19th Century English Other Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Antique Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

H 1 in Dm 3.88 in
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Joseph de Gault of
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well cared for
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1760s English Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

H 1 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait
Located in Miami, FL
Presentation Snuff box from the 18th century French School. A very important and rare
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1790s French Neoclassical Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Antique French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait
French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

H 1.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
By KPM Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
KPM shell and flower motif cabinet or patch box, The top realistically modelled as a clam shell
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Late 19th Century German Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Porcelain

Antique KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box

H 1.25 in W 1.5 in D 2 in
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Antique Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell

H 2.13 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor
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1890s French Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

H 1.4 in W 3.4 in D 2.5 in
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900
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Early 1900s Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

H 1.5 in W 3.7 in D 3 in
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910
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1890s Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

H 0.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
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19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations

H 0.4 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt
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1880s French Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

H 1.5 in W 3.7 in D 2.5 in
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
prim interior. Petite in size, this antique case was likely used as a snuff box, pill box, or for
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900

H 1 in W 4 in D 2 in
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
shell motif. The sides of the box are ornamented with gold, floral motifs set on a royal blue background
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Early 19th Century Swiss Empire Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work

H 0.48 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
A Rare Antique Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C
Located in London, GB
Thanks for looking at this superb object of vertu. This box is in the form of a boat, the cover
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1780s Swiss Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

A Rare Antique Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C
A Rare Antique Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C

A Rare Antique Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C

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H 0.32 in W 1.34 in D 1.07 in
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Austin, TX
high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell
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1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

H 8.3 in Dm 5.5 in
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. Although the mechanism
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes

H 1.11 in W 3.75 in D 2.37 in
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Located in Baltimore, MD
The charming boy looks at you with a sweet smile, his container full of snuff to make you happy
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19th Century British Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Mahogany, Tortoise Shell

Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy

Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy

H 1.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid

H 1.3 in W 3.71 in D 2.29 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. on
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid

H 1.3 in W 3.71 in D 2.29 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid

H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
Sterling Silver-Gilt Table Snuff Box London
By Charles Rawlings
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver table snuff box Date : Hallmarked in London in 1821 for Charles Rawlings
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver-Gilt Table Snuff Box London
Sterling Silver-Gilt Table Snuff Box London

Sterling Silver-Gilt Table Snuff Box London

H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 2.17 in
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Boxwood

French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century

French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century

H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Alphonse Debain, Paris c.1890
By Alphonse Debain
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
snuff boxes. Alphonse Debain’s father, Alphonse-Édouard continued the family business. In 1864, he
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1890s French Other Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Alphonse Debain, Paris c.1890
19th Century French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Alphonse Debain, Paris c.1890

19th Century French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Alphonse Debain, Paris c.1890

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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in

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Carved Shoe Form Treen Snuff Box with Carved Shamrock, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Probably Irish given the carved shamrock, with hinged top and robust leaf like carving. A small chip to bottom of toe and two small holes on the bottom likely from former mounting.
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Wood

Antique Carved Shoe Form Treen Snuff Box with Carved Shamrock, 19th Century
Carved Shoe Form Treen Snuff Box with Carved Shamrock, 19th Century

Carved Shoe Form Treen Snuff Box with Carved Shamrock, 19th Century

H 1.75 in W 5.5 in D 1.25 in
Geometric Design Silver-Plate Tea or Coffee Set, Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Marked "Made in Spain", this set of three silver-plate vessels for tea or coffee service are very much in the style of Gio Ponti. The set includes a tall covered lid coffee pot, a co...
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1960s Spanish Art Deco Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver Plate

Antique Geometric Design Silver-Plate Tea or Coffee Set, Manner of Gio Ponti
Geometric Design Silver-Plate Tea or Coffee Set, Manner of Gio Ponti

Geometric Design Silver-Plate Tea or Coffee Set, Manner of Gio Ponti

H 9 in Dm 5 in
Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Sunset River Landscape with Mountains
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Allan Water, Stirling" by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed, lower corner oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 16 x 24 inches framed: 21.5 x 29 inches Fine quality antiqu...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Sunset River Landscape with Mountains
Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Sunset River Landscape with Mountains

Francis E. Jamieson
Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Sunset River Landscape with Mountains, c.1930's

H 21.5 in W 29 in D 1 in
Louis XV French Gold Snuffbox by Germain Chayé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This luxurious Louis XV-period gold snuffbox was crafted by master French goldsmith Germain Chayé. Formed of 18-karat yellow gold, this exceptional box displays remarkable artistry w...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Louis XV French Gold Snuffbox by Germain Chayé
Louis XV French Gold Snuffbox by Germain Chayé

Louis XV French Gold Snuffbox by Germain Chayé

H 1.25 in W 2.63 in D 2 in
Orkney Chair in Wood and Oat Straw, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Orkney chair, a timeless masterpiece hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Scotland in the 19th century. This chair features the distinctive and traditional back, intricately wov...
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19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Straw, Wood

Orkney Chair in Wood and Oat Straw, Scotland, 19th Century
Orkney Chair in Wood and Oat Straw, Scotland, 19th Century

Orkney Chair in Wood and Oat Straw, Scotland, 19th Century

H 39.57 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare early Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, with an integral fire grate, enhanced throughout with floral foliate detail. A set of slate slips could be supplied to...
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1840s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.91 in W 32.01 in D 10.24 in
Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Bronze Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
19th century porcelain centerpiece bowl with oval shape, celeste bleu turquoise glaze and gilt bronze mounts including figural handles depicting cherubs. Unsigned.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Bronze

Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Bronze Centerpiece Bowl
Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Bronze Centerpiece Bowl

Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Bronze Centerpiece Bowl

H 11.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
Victorian Walnut Nightstand Beside Cabinet, Lamp Table, Scotland 1880, H175
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian Walnut Nightstand Beside Cabinet, Lamp Table, Scotland 1880, H175 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original Finish Rectangular Moulded Top Singles panelled door opens to reveal...
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19th Century Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Nightstand Beside Cabinet, Lamp Table, Scotland 1880, H175
Victorian Walnut Nightstand Beside Cabinet, Lamp Table, Scotland 1880, H175

Victorian Walnut Nightstand Beside Cabinet, Lamp Table, Scotland 1880, H175

H 29.5 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This open salt was made in the 19th century in typical Rococo style. The interior of the salt basin and the stand is delicately painted with birds, flowers and insects. In the center...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Enamel

19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt
19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt

19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt

H 4.75 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, GB
Period tea caddy Measures: Height 13cm, width 27cm A beautiful period tea caddy with cross banding and star inlay. Although wooden tea caddies were made early in the 18th ce...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in
Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with handles and touch tip designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk box with handles, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period...
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1930s American Art Deco Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Steel, Chrome

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter
Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter

H 4.1 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine five piece silver plate set with coffee pot, tea pot, lidded sugar bowl and creamer all octagonal shapes with beaded details. The sugar bowl with twin handles with palmette moti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver Plate

Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

H 2 in W 16 in D 22 in
Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea service. An English, silver plated, hand chased teapot and jug set by John Turton of Sheffield, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Pleasingly deco...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver Plate

Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900
Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900

Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury English Copper Silver Plated Tea Set and Tray Stamped Barker Ellis
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in England circa 1960, the seven-piece tea set is complete; the set stands on a beautiful paw footed tray and includes a coffeepot with a wooden handle, a teapot with wood ha...
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Mid-20th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver Plate, Copper

Midcentury English Copper Silver Plated Tea Set and Tray Stamped Barker Ellis
Midcentury English Copper Silver Plated Tea Set and Tray Stamped Barker Ellis

Midcentury English Copper Silver Plated Tea Set and Tray Stamped Barker Ellis

H 2 in W 30.25 in D 18 in
20th Century Asprey Solid Silver Horse Racing Cigar Box, London, c.1974
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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20th Century British Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

20th Century Asprey Solid Silver Horse Racing Cigar Box, London, c.1974
20th Century Asprey Solid Silver Horse Racing Cigar Box, London, c.1974

20th Century Asprey Solid Silver Horse Racing Cigar Box, London, c.1974

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H 2.56 in W 9.45 in D 4.93 in
Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Continental, probably Dutch, wooden handled silver ashtray or cheroot holder dating from the 19th century. The heavily made container is of rectangular shape with hinged co...
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder

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"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century
By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri
Located in Rome, IT
Gold snuff box, with micromosaic depicting Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. By the Vatican "Reverenda
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Late 18th Century Italian Romantic Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Antique "Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

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H 0.79 in W 2.84 in D 2.05 in
"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century
By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular snuff box in tortoise shell with gold and enamel framing. From the Vatican school
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Enamel, Gold

Antique "Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

H 0.87 in W 3.08 in D 2.05 in
"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century
By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri
Located in Rome, IT
Snuff box in tortoise shell, with refined gold framing. Micromosaic by Michelangelo Barberi, St
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Early 19th Century Russian Romantic Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century
"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

H 0.87 in W 3.08 in D 1.97 in
William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825
By John Reilly
Located in London, GB
Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with
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1820s British William IV Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825
William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825

William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825

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Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique
Located in San Marcos, CA
painting-beset tortoise shell snuff boxes. The snuff box is adorned with hundreds of 18k gold stars and
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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18k Gold

Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique
Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique

Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique

H 7 in Dm 2.5 in
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
the precious powder dry. At the beginning of the 18th century, French jewelers made snuff boxes out
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18th Century Dutch William IV Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Brass

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in
circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A polished snail shell snuff box, circa 1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du
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19th Century French Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Brass

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

H 1.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 18th century rare Continental 18-karat gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged
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Late 18th Century European Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780
Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

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H 0.99 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in
Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A polished snail shell snuff box, c.1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du Mt
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Early 19th Century Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Brass

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.75 in
Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790
Located in London, GB
George 111 silver cowrie shell snuff box, dated circa 1790 Mounted in unmarked silver with a
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1790s English George III Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790
Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790

Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790

H 1.97 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E
Located in London, GB
The Shell Snuff Box is one of the most beautifully shaded examples which we have offered over the
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E
An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E

An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E

H 1.55 in W 2.45 in D 2.9 in
A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is modelled as a large Snail Shell decorated on the sides and cover with wriggle work
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Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.
A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.

A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.

H 0.65 in W 1.9 in D 2.5 in
A George III Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1803 by Joseph Taylor
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is of an unusual size and also is modelled as a rare raying shell. The interior is
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19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

A George III Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1803 by Joseph Taylor

A George III Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1803 by Joseph Taylor

Dm 1.75 in
A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18
Located in London, GB
The beautifully shaded Cowrie shell displays plain silver mounts and the hinged cover is engraved
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Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18
A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18

A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18

H 1.75 in W 2.1 in D 2.9 in
An extremely rare George II Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box has a most unusual egg shaped form, with plain base and sides, decorated with a
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18th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

An extremely rare George II Snuff Box
An extremely rare George II Snuff Box

An extremely rare George II Snuff Box

H 2.9 in W 1.75 in D 0.1 in
Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular snuff box in brown tortoiseshell and gold. The interior of the box is entirely lined
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1820s Italian Restauration Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Stone, Gold

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

H 0.79 in W 3.39 in D 2.17 in
Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Georgian, sterling silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, London, 1815. Measures: 3
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19th Century British Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box
Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box

Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box

H 1.5 in W 3 in D 2 in
Unusual and Very Fine Engraved Scene Pocket Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
The snuff box is of an unusual shaped oval form, as most are rectangular in design. The cover is
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1840s English Antique Shell Snuff Box

Unusual and Very Fine Engraved Scene Pocket Snuff Box
Unusual and Very Fine Engraved Scene Pocket Snuff Box

Unusual and Very Fine Engraved Scene Pocket Snuff Box

H 0.5 in W 1.9 in D 3 in
George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50
Located in London, GB
An Important George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box. English Circa 1740/50. The Snuff Box is
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Mid-18th Century British Rococo Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50
George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50

George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50

H 1.2 in W 2.1 in D 1.7 in
George III Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Alexander J Strachan
By Alexander James Strachan
Located in Newark, England
snuff box of slender rectangular form with a beautifully formed banded shell & anthemions chased boarder
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Early 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

George III Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Alexander J Strachan
George III Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Alexander J Strachan

George III Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Alexander J Strachan

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H 0.87 in W 3.82 in D 3 in
19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century French exquisite 18-karat gold-mounted snuff box, basket shaped
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Early 19th Century French Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800
19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800

19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800

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H 1.38 in Dm 2.17 in
Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century French 18-karat solid gold snuff box, rectangular shaped, engraved with
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19th Century French Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1820
Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1820

Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1820

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H 0.6 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in
French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century French magnificent 18-karat gold-mounted on mother of pearl snuff box, of
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18th Century French Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750
French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750

French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750

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H 0.6 in W 2.17 in L 0.6 in
Antique German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century German 18-karat solid gold snuff box, made in the style of the early 1720s
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19th Century German Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Antique German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840
Antique German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840

Antique German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840

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H 0.99 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique early-19th century French exquisite 18-karat gold-mounted snuff box, basket
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Early 19th Century French Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800
Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800

Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800

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H 1.38 in Dm 2.17 in
19th Century Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century Swiss 18-karat gold and enamel snuff box, of rectangular shape with
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19th Century Swiss Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th Century Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1800
19th Century Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1800

19th Century Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1800

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H 0.6 in W 3.55 in D 2.56 in
18th Century Tortoiseshell, Silver, Brass & Pearl Inlay Snuff Boxes Set of Three
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice group of three, 18th century Georgian English black lacquered snuff boxes, decorated to
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver, Brass

18th Century Tortoiseshell, Silver, Brass & Pearl Inlay Snuff Boxes Set of Three
18th Century Tortoiseshell, Silver, Brass & Pearl Inlay Snuff Boxes Set of Three

18th Century Tortoiseshell, Silver, Brass & Pearl Inlay Snuff Boxes Set of Three

H 1 in W 1.75 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Russian Royal Presentation 14-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Russian Royal presentation three-colored 14-karat gold snuff box, of elongated
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19th Century German Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

19th Century Russian Royal Presentation 14-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box
19th Century Russian Royal Presentation 14-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box

19th Century Russian Royal Presentation 14-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box

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H 0.99 in W 3.35 in D 1.38 in
George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
This important George II Goldmounted English Hardstone Snuff Box, most probably for a Lady, was
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1750s European George II Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750
George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750

George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750

H 0.75 in W 2 in D 1.7 in
Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810
By Wardle & Kempson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian silver box clam shell shape, Birmingham 1810 Wardle & Kempson. The suff or pill box of
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Snuff Box

Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810
Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810

Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810

H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century French magnificent 18-karat gold-mounted on mother of pearl snuff box, of
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18th Century French Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Antique French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750
Antique French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750

Antique French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750

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H 0.6 in W 2.17 in D 1.78 in
Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century Austrian exceptional four-color 18 karat gold snuff box, of rectangular
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19th Century Austrian Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810
Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810

Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810

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H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 2.25 in
Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century Austrian exceptional four-color 18 karat gold snuff box, of rectangular
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19th Century Austrian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810
Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810

Antique Austrian 18 Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Felix Paul, circa 1810

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H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 2.25 in
Antique 19th Century Austrian 18-Karat Two-Color Gold Snuff Box, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century Austrian two-color 18-karat gold snuff box, of rectangular form with cut
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19th Century Austrian Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Antique 19th Century Austrian 18-Karat Two-Color Gold Snuff Box, circa 1820
Antique 19th Century Austrian 18-Karat Two-Color Gold Snuff Box, circa 1820

Antique 19th Century Austrian 18-Karat Two-Color Gold Snuff Box, circa 1820

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H 0.6 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in
19th Century German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century German 18-karat solid gold snuff box, made in the style of the early 1720s
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

19th Century German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840
19th Century German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840

19th Century German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840

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H 1.19 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Rare George III Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1811 by Thropp & Taylor
Located in London, GB
displays exceptional gilding. This is one of the rarest designs of snuff box and is in excellent condition
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1810s English Antique Shell Snuff Box

Rare George III Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1811 by Thropp & Taylor
Rare George III Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1811 by Thropp & Taylor

Rare George III Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1811 by Thropp & Taylor

H 2.75 in W 1.45 in D 0.1 in
Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century German four-color 18-karat gold snuff box, of elongated rectangular form
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19th Century German Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820
Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820

Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820

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H 0.99 in W 3.43 in L 0.99 in
Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century German four-color 18-karat gold snuff box, of elongated rectangular form
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19th Century German Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gold

Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820
Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820

Antique German 18-Karat Four-Color Gold Snuff Box, Charles Collins, circa 1820

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H 0.99 in W 3.43 in D 1.38 in
19th Century Russian Presentation 14-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Russian presentation 14-karat gold and enamel snuff box, of elongated
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19th Century German Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th Century Russian Presentation 14-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1870
19th Century Russian Presentation 14-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1870

19th Century Russian Presentation 14-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1870

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H 0.99 in W 3.35 in D 1.58 in
An unusual William IV Lady's Snuff Box made in London in 1836 by James Sambrook.
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for the use of a Lady. The sides
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

An unusual William IV Lady's Snuff Box made in London in 1836 by James Sambrook.
An unusual William IV Lady's Snuff Box made in London in 1836 by James Sambrook.

An unusual William IV Lady's Snuff Box made in London in 1836 by James Sambrook.

H 0.75 in W 1.45 in D 2.1 in
Very Rare George IV Pocket Snuff Box Made in London in 1825 by John Jones III
Located in London, GB
unusual reed and tie frame, with Rococo shells in each corner. The box, also, has a detailed cast thumb
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1820s English Antique Shell Snuff Box

Very Rare George IV Pocket Snuff Box Made in London in 1825 by John Jones III
Very Rare George IV Pocket Snuff Box Made in London in 1825 by John Jones III

Very Rare George IV Pocket Snuff Box Made in London in 1825 by John Jones III

H 0.5 in W 1.4 in D 3.1 in
Bilton Enamel Patch Box, This Box I Intend a Gift for My Friend, circa 1775
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Downingtown, PA
imitating a cowrie shell with white reserve edged with white raised 'pearls' and bearing a verse-This Box I
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Enamel

Bilton Enamel Patch Box, This Box I Intend a Gift for My Friend, circa 1775
Bilton Enamel Patch Box, This Box I Intend a Gift for My Friend, circa 1775

Bilton Enamel Patch Box, This Box I Intend a Gift for My Friend, circa 1775

H 0.75 in W 2.25 in D 2.18 in
Early 18th Century French Marble Tobacco Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th century Boite de Tabac or Tobacco Box has been made from beautiful dark grey and white
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Marble

Early 18th Century French Marble Tobacco Box
Early 18th Century French Marble Tobacco Box

Early 18th Century French Marble Tobacco Box

H 6.75 in W 13.75 in D 7.63 in
Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality Regency period Boulle and Contra Boulle cylindrical tobacco jar with solid brass mouldings.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Brass

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar
Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

H 7 in Dm 6 in
19th Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Palissy tobacco jar signed Thomas Sergent, circa 1880. The handle is a shell, the tobacco jar is
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1880s French Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Majolica

19th Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
19th Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

19th Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

H 6.5 in Dm 5 in
Regence Tobacco Chest, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French tobacco chest out of grey marble with silver fittings and a carved shell ornament on the
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19th Century French Régence Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Marble, Silver

Regence Tobacco Chest, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Regence Tobacco Chest, France, First Half of the 19th Century

Regence Tobacco Chest, France, First Half of the 19th Century

H 6.7 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in
Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English or Continental tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box depicting a neoclassical
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Shell Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box
Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
English Tortoiseshell Shaped Snuff Box with Yellow Metal Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English tortoiseshell shaped snuff box with yellow metal inlay.
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19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell Shaped Snuff Box with Yellow Metal Inlay

English Tortoiseshell Shaped Snuff Box with Yellow Metal Inlay

H 3 in W 2 in D 1 in
19th century hand carved tortoise shell box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exquisitely carved 19th century hand carved tortoise shell box. Probably used as an etui or
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19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Tortoise Shell

19th century hand carved tortoise shell box
19th century hand carved tortoise shell box

19th century hand carved tortoise shell box

H 1.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in
An exceptional George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is broad rectangular in form with cut corners. The stepped cover is inset with a most
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19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

An exceptional George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box
An exceptional George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box

An exceptional George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
). ------------------------------------ Rectangular well figured Tortoiseshell hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period Condition
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19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
ATartan pattern Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1843 by Francis Clarke
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is broad rectangular in form, with a crisp cast floral edge on the cover and base
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19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

ATartan pattern Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1843 by Francis Clarke

ATartan pattern Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1843 by Francis Clarke

W 1.95 in D 3.25 in
A very rare & unusual George III Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1820
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is broad rectangular in form with rounded ends. The cover and base are decorated with
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19th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

A very rare & unusual George III Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1820
A very rare & unusual George III Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1820

A very rare & unusual George III Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1820

A George II Silver Gilt Escutcheon Pocket Snuff Box made by Robert Collier.
Located in London, GB
This silver gilt Snuff Box is of the escutcheon form, with plain sides and base decorated with
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Shell Snuff Box

A George II Silver Gilt Escutcheon Pocket Snuff Box made by Robert Collier.
A George II Silver Gilt Escutcheon Pocket Snuff Box made by Robert Collier.

A George II Silver Gilt Escutcheon Pocket Snuff Box made by Robert Collier.

H 1 in W 2.1 in D 2.65 in
A George II Silver & Mother of Pearl Escutcheon Snuff Box made circa 1730
Located in London, GB
This very rare Snuff Box has an escutcheon shaped form and was made almost certainly in London
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Shell Snuff Box

A George II Silver & Mother of Pearl Escutcheon Snuff Box made circa 1730

A George II Silver & Mother of Pearl Escutcheon Snuff Box made circa 1730

Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Located in London, GB
the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Shell Snuff Box

Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880

Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880

Georgian Silver Pill Box Birmingham 1810
By Wardle & Kempson
Located in Toronto, ON
Georgian Silver Box clam shell shape, Birmingham 1810 Wardle & Kempson. The snuff or pill box of
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Early 19th Century British Antique Shell Snuff Box

Georgian Silver Pill Box Birmingham 1810
Georgian Silver Pill Box Birmingham 1810

Georgian Silver Pill Box Birmingham 1810

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Antique Decorative Box with Cameo of Medusa
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian silver gilt box set with a shell cameo of Medusa. Uses for the box might have been snuff
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Gilt Metal, Silver

Antique Decorative Box with Cameo of Medusa
Antique Decorative Box with Cameo of Medusa

Antique Decorative Box with Cameo of Medusa

H 2 in W 1.63 in D 1 in
Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique. Some of the more complex boxes
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1890s Swiss Antique Shell Snuff Box

Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890

Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890

H 10.24 in W 23.63 in D 13 in
Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Shell Snuff Box

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Rosewood

Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890

Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890

H 9.06 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.

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