Vintage Snuff Jars
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Jars
Ceramic
1950s English Vintage Snuff Jars
Leather, Cork
1970s French Vintage Snuff Jars
Ceramic
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Jars
Metal
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Jars
Stone
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Brass
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Brass
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Ceramic
1810s English Regency Vintage Snuff Jars
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Vintage Snuff Jars
Shell
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Metal
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Vintage Snuff Jars
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Snuff Jars
Brass
15th Century and Earlier German Vintage Snuff Jars
Other
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Snuff Jars
Faux Fur, Resin
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Vintage Snuff Jars
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Jars
Ceramic, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Jars
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Coral, Pyrite
15th Century and Earlier English Vintage Snuff Jars
Stone
19th Century Austrian Victorian Vintage Snuff Jars
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Crystal
Recent Sales
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Jars
Leather, Cork
1980s French Vintage Snuff Jars
Metal
1940s British Edwardian Vintage Snuff Jars
Silver Plate
20th Century English Vintage Snuff Jars
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
1960s French Vintage Snuff Jars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vintage Snuff Jars
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Vintage Snuff Jars
Brass
1940s English Vintage Snuff Jars
Stone, Lead
20th Century Vintage Snuff Jars
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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