1890s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian 20 carat tri-coloured gold bodkin / cheroot case; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian 20ct yellow gold bodkin*/cheroot case has an oval cylindrical form. The body of this antique gold case is embellished with panels of engine turned decoration encompassed with gold scrolling leaf decorated borders. The decoration to the body incorporates matte panels to the sides, further ornamented with elongated floral vase designs. The upper and lower portion of the case are encompassed with exceptional applied simplified rosette and foliate decorated borders, accented with tri-coloured gold highlights. This impressive antique 20ct gold box is fitted with a push fit cover ornamented with further tri-colour gold bordered engine turned decorated panels, reflecting the design to the body. The cover incorporates two shield shape cartouches; one bears the contemporary engraved crest of a griffin passant and the other the inscription 'Juliana Lucas'. This gold box has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 20 carat gold. Note: * A bodkin case was used to store an oversized, large eye sewing needle. The implement had a blunt point to enable a drawstring to be pulled through fabric without piercing the overall design. These ornate lady's cases were versatile, enabling them to be utilised for a variety of functions (such as cheroot cases). Condition This antique 20ct bodkin/cheroot case is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The engine turned and applied decoration is very sharp and the engraved ornamentation is very crisp. The hallmarks to the sleeve of the body of this Austro-Hungarian gold...

A fine and impressive, large Victorian sterling silver combined scent bottle and Vinaigrette in the form of a horn, with attached suspension chains, the surface of the horn is finely...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a Punch's dog; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collectio...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a wild boar; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a wild boar. The surface of the body is embellished with embossed and chased decoration reproducing the fine details of the boar's anatomical features and fur. The ornamentation to the vesta case continues to the original shaped hinged cover. There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside of the boar's stomach. Condition This antique silver boar...

A ‘Black Forest’ walnut tobacco box in the form of a long-haired dog resting its forepaws on a log carved with a well at each end, the head, naturalistically carved with curly hair a...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our enamel and silver collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cigarette / vesta box, an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique V...

A wooden tobacco jar, Belgium, circa 1890.

A wooden tobacco jar. Belgium, circa 1890.

Antique Russian silver cigarette / tobacco box Maker: ??? (Unidentified) Russian silver 875 fully hallmarked. Made in Russia circa 1896 ...

A late 19th century oak barrel tobacco jar, with silver plated lid and coopering and having a bone knop. With makers marks for Harwood & Sons, Birmingham.

A very handsome late Victorian / early Edwardian tobacco box in a very simple and elegant design made from English solid silver. These boxes have fabulous flush hinges are opened ...