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When were snuff boxes invented?
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Snuff 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.
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Shop for 18th Century Gold Snuff Boxes on 1stDibs
18th-Century Green Jasper Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mounted in delicate 18K yellow gold openwork is this exquisite 18th-century English snuff box
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Stone, Gold
18th Century English Agate Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Trimmed in elegant yellow gold is this polished English agate snuff box. Distinguished by the
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Antique 18th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Agate, Gold
English Gold And Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century English snuff box is composed of a beautiful dark hardstone body encased in gold
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional Louis XV vari-color gold and black enamel snuff box - featuring a bouquet of flowers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
German Gold & Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
German gold & porcelain snuff box
Maker's Mark F(-) Crowned, Hanau Circa 1780, - Struck with the
Category
Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782
By Barbour Silver Co., Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1, Durham Silver Co., Odiot
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th century Dutch silver scent box
On top a Depiction of Vice Admiral Zoutman
The victor of the
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
