Spring Snuff Boxes
French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box
Lacquered Papier Mâché Snuff Box
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Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Paper
A silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A very fine silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box with timepiece, by C
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Round Bonbonniere in Gold and Enamel, Louis XVI Period, 1779
By René-Antoine Bailleul 1
Located in Paris, FR
Paris has one of his snuff boxes in its collection.
Bibliography:
Louveciennes 2003. L'enfant che´ri au
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
Located in Incline Village, NV
the spring loaded mechanism opens up and exposes the interior. The metal gold plated spring across the
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
sides is nicely rounded to meet when closed.
Press down on the clasp and the spring loaded mechanism
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
the base must be pressed down which releases the spring loaded lid. The hollowed centre contains the
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
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H 9.45 in W 7.48 in D 7 in
1950s Staved Teak Humidor by ESA Denmark
By ESA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
microclimate.
Aesthetically pleasing design with a spring-loaded screw lid.
Ideal to store tobacco
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Teak
Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, mint green, orange-red and spring green. The back of the case is engraved in a geometric design, and
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 2.25 in D 0.38 in
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
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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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
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Other
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By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Enamel
H 1.75 in W 3.13 in D 2.38 in
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Marble, Bronze
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Located in London, GB
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Mid Century Hand Crafted Burlwood Humidor Cigar Storage Box
By Dunhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
20th Mid Century Hand crafted Burlwood Humidor Cigar Storage Box
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
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Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Located in Ambler, PA
English brass Honor Box, circa 1850.
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English Brass “Honor” Tobacco Box, circa 1850
Located in Ambler, PA
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Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Charles II Silver Oval Tobacco Box with Engraved Lid
Located in London, GB
scrolling foliage.
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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18th Century Enamel and Gold Box by Le Bastier, Paris, 1778
By Charles Le Bastier
Located in Paris, FR
Oval gold box with six panels enamelled in opalescent sepia grisaille. Lid present a winter
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Gold, Enamel
Birks Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Box, circa 1930
By Henry Birks & Son
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Birks Art Deco sterling silver cigarette case box, circa 1930. The case of rectangular plain form
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Vintage 1930s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Round Bonbonniere in Gold and Enamel, Louis XVI Period, 1779
By René-Antoine Bailleul 1
Located in Paris, FR
. The Cognacq Jay museum in Paris has one of his snuff boxes in its collection.
Bibliography
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Combination Silver Vesta Case and Cigar Cutter, Birmingham 1888 Horton & Allday
By HORTON & ALLDAY OF BIRMINGHAM (1888-1933)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Rare Combination Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1900
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By Samuel M. Levi 1
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Solid Sterling Silver Ship Nautical Cigarette Case 53.2 Grams Nielloware
Located in GB
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Antique Swiss, Six-Air Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
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the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
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Rosewood
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Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
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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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
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19th Century Eight Airs cylinder Six Bells In View Music Box by Paillard
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
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Located in London, GB
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By Barnett Henry Abrahams
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Spring Snuff Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of spring snuff boxes available for sale. Each of these unique spring snuff boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and silver. Spring snuff boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of spring snuff boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Louis XVI spring snuff boxes are of considerable interest. Black Forest, ESA Denmark and René-Antoine Bailleul each produced beautiful spring snuff boxes that are worth considering.
How Much are Spring Snuff Boxes?
Prices for spring snuff boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, spring snuff boxes begin at $475 and can go as high as $19,743, while the average can fetch as much as $2,989.
Questions About Spring Snuff Boxes
- 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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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You do not need a box spring unless your bed frame uses slats for support. A matterness can simply sit on the bed frame's solid platform.
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