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Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes For Sale
Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass.
Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836).
R...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Glass
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, French, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular box depicting Place Vendome with quote on bottom 'COLON DE LA PLACE VENDOME.' The interior with collectors label 'EVAN THOMAS COLLECTION 408.’
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
11 Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Banded Orange Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Boxes of varying shapes and sizes. Some round, oval, square and rectangular.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of jars with covers with old repairs and chips.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Faience
Fine George IV Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith
Located in London, GB
The snuff box is of slender broad rectangular form. The cover and base are decorated with engine turned designs and the sides with reeding. This example displays a floral and foliate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique Snuff Trinket Box Ebonized Wood Porcelain Miniature Portrait Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Ebonized wood hinged snuff box embellished with miniature portrait of young lady hand-painted on porcelain plaque, surrounded by brass border.
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Burlwood Box of Rectangular Form, 19th Century, Probably English
Located in Spencertown, NY
The serpentine front with upraised lip for opening. The interior covered in felt.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Micromosaic Snuff Box with View of St. Peter's
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver mounted hardstone snuff box with micromosaic view of St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome. Italy, early 19th century.
Dimension: 2.4" W x 1.2" D x .75" H.
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19th Century Italian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Stone
Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior
maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Stunning Silver Gilt Victorian Table Snuff Box - Hallmarked in London in 1853
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1853 by Thomas Edwards, this very handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features engine turned decoration, a cast border with acorn detailin...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Snuff Box Princess Albert De Broglie miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box Princess Albert De Broglie is in 925/1000 sterling silver.
Snuff Box Princess Albert De Broglie has openwork lid, and handpainted fine round miniature diameter cm. 4 hand p...
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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head. The detail is of exceptional quality, featuring glass eyes and a leather collar around t...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked but tested), ram's horn snuff mull with hinged lid. The lid is inset with a central, faceted cairngorm stone which is surrounded ...
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1810s Scottish George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond
By Tonnel Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled box designed by Tonnel Paris.
Magnificent rectangular box, created in Paris France for Tonnel-Paris during the art deco perio...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box, Engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian era sterling silver snuff box.
It has an interesting bright cut engraved design both top and bottom with initials to the top in fancy script.
The box has an ergonomic curved profile and retains its lovely rich golden gilding inside.
A very attractive antique silver snuff...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English William IV pewter open canister, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English William IV polished pewter open canister with engine turned scoring on the top and bottom rims. Unmarked. The condition is polished with wear to the base consistent with age ...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Rare English George III pewter canister with domed lid, 1780-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A rare George III pewter tea/tobacco canister. The beaded lip is repeated in ring moldings on the domed lid which terminates in an acorn finial. The canted base of the canister repea...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Crab Caviar Cup in Silver Plate, Spain, 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
Crab Caviar cup in silver plate - Spain, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique American Two-Color Gold Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American two-colour-gold cigarette case made by Cartier in New York. The elegance of the case is reflected in the alternating b...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Exquisite and Large Indian 22k Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Snuff Box, Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Large Indian 22K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Snuff Box, Jaipur
A very fine quality 22k gold box set with 40 diamonds, painted with the fi...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s.
Very good quality, constructed of walnut wood and leather.
Beautiful natural materia...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sterling Silver Antique English Georgian TH London c. 1803 Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions (l x w x h): 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in.
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Early 1800s British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
European Silver Gebruder Dingeldein Antique German Hanau Neptune Snuff Box
By Gebrüder Dingeldein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
c. 1875
Gilt Interior
Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1.5 in.
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1870s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
European Silver Antique Austrian 1853 Scroll-Decorated Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Material: 800 Silver Length: 2.75 in Height: 0.5 in Width: 1 5/8.
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1850s Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
European Silver Gilt Interior Antique German Cherubs w/ Goat Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1 in.
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Early 20th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
European Silver Gilt Inside Antique German Cherubs Playing Flute Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3.25 x 2.5 x 0.5 in.
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Early 20th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
European Silver Antique Dutch River Windmills Rectangular Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 2.25 x 0.75 in.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
European Silver Gilt Inside Antique Continental Apple Picking Scene Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
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Early 20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Antique French Playing Flute Scene Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3.25 x 2.5 x 1 in.
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Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gilded Interior Antique English Georgian c 1814 Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in
London.
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1810s British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gilded Interior Antique Austrian Stripe Pattern Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3.25 x 2 1/8 x 0.5 in.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
3 3/8 in - Sterling Silver Antique English 1844 Floral Scroll Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 2.25 x 0.75 in
Gilded Interior
Birmingham
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1840s British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
European Silver Antique Dutch Religious Theme Chest-Shaped Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 1.75 x 1.5 in.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
2 7/8" European Silver Gilt Inside Antique German Hanau c 1875 Neptune Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1.5 in
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1870s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Suitcase Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a suitcase; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection
This e...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Queen Anne Tobacco Box 1711 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Queen Anne solid silver tobacco box with a classic oval form. The fitted lid has an intricate engraved armorial, and the interior is gilded.
Made in London, En...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Snuffboxes and Tobacco Boxes
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. Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
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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