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18th Century Gold Snuff Boxes

18 th c French Sèvres Porcelain Snuff Box
18 th c French Sèvres Porcelain Snuff Box

18 th c French Sèvres Porcelain Snuff Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

18 th c Antque French Sèvres porcelain snuff box Handpainted gold. Collectible

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Antique Late 18th Century American Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

18th-Century English Agate Snuff Box
18th-Century English Agate Snuff Box

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 dynamic patterning of the agate, the exquisite vessel is the finely chiseled 10-Karat go...

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Antique 18th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box
18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box

18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box, painted with figures and animals by classical ruins on a riverscape. 8.25" wide x 5.5" depth x 3.25" high

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th Century South Staffordshire Rococo Snuff Box, Enameled Bronze
18th Century South Staffordshire Rococo Snuff Box, Enameled Bronze

18th Century South Staffordshire Rococo Snuff Box, Enameled Bronze

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box, painted with figures and a boat by a classical colonnade . 3.25" wide x 2.5" depth x 1.5" high

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box - 'Musicians in parkland'
18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box - 'Musicians in parkland'

18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box - 'Musicians in parkland'

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box, decorated with a couple and two seated musicians in parkland, the sides with small panels within raised gilt scrolls . 3.25" wide x 2.5...

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

Located in Atlanta, GA

This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...

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Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Gold And Hardstone Snuff Box
English Gold And Hardstone Snuff Box

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 casework mounts.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, white with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene of a lady in hat, white interio...

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775
18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775, rare purple ground colour, floral motifs around edges, and a central scene of a bird surrounded by fruit, white ...

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, of shallow form, white with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene depicting 3 ch...

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Beijing Enamel Snuff Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts
18th Century Beijing Enamel Snuff Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts

18th Century Beijing Enamel Snuff Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff box finely painted to the lid and sides with typical Chinese scenes, the base painted with a leafy gourd. The lid is mounted in gilt bron...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, blue-ground, transfer printed and painted with a flautist and a lady singer in a garden. 35mm high x 90mm wide x 65mm...

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century
Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century

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 with two attending butterflies to the top (all in yellow, white, rose and green gold)...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

18th Century German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1790
18th Century German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1790

18th Century German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th Century German 18k gold & hand painted enamel snuff box. of rectangular shape with angled corners, this exquisite snuff box features a meticulously designed lid.

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Antique 18th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

18th Century French 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy c.1780
18th Century French 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy c.1780

18th Century French 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy c.1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th Century Exceptional French 18k gold & enamel snuff box, a circular snuffbox crafted in solid gold, adorned with blue, green, and white enamels, further enhanced by gold ...

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Antique 18th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782
Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782

Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782

By Barbour Silver Co., Odiot, Durham Silver Co., Edward & Sons, Sheffield

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

18th century Dutch silver scent box On top a Depiction of Vice Admiral Zoutman The victor of the Dogger Bank Battle Made by Dirk Hoep 1782 H1.3 in. x W1.1 in. x D1.1 in. ilv...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Box by Hochst, Germany circa 1740
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Box by Hochst, Germany circa 1740

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Box by Hochst, Germany circa 1740

By Höchst Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18th century porcelain snuff or trinket posx, hand painted with a gilt bronze rim and hinge. Made in Germany by Hochst porcelain with a gold pinwheel hallmark dating this to 1740...

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Antique 1740s German Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

18th C  Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box,  Atrib Fromery Workshop
18th C  Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box,  Atrib Fromery Workshop

18th C Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box, Atrib Fromery Workshop

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th C Brass-Mounted Allegorical Motif Enamel Snuff Box, Attributed to the Fromery Workshop The Cartouche-shaped bombe box, the hinged lid applied with raised gilt enamel relief of ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box
Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box

Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box

Located in Miami, US

This stunning snuff box showcases exquisite craftsmanship, characterized by its elegant shell outline and intricately shaped panels. The panels are beautifully mounted in a cage, sup...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Rock Crystal, Gold

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important Louis XV gold snuff box is from the prestigious collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box originally sold at Sotheby’s historic sale Th...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior
Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior

Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved garlands surrounding a monogram card and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Remarked old man's head. Weight: 119.75 g...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box
Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box

Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine and rare antique 18th century South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box.

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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box with Miniatures, France, 1760s
Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box with Miniatures, France, 1760s

Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box with Miniatures, France, 1760s

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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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

A Rare Louis XVI Gold and Enamel Rock Crystal Snuff Box, Rothschild Provenance
A Rare Louis XVI Gold and Enamel Rock Crystal Snuff Box, Rothschild Provenance

A Rare Louis XVI Gold and Enamel Rock Crystal Snuff Box, Rothschild Provenance

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XVI Enamel and Gold-Mounted Rock Crystal Snuff Box By François-Vincent Garand, Paris, 1760/61 An exceptional and highly refined Louis XVI gold-mounted snuff box, master...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel

George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790
George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790

George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790

Located in London, GB

A Fine George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box, Most Probably for a Lady. Made Almost Certainly in London circa 1790. The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780, white ground, hand-painted floral motifs around outside, base and lid, white interior. 60mm high x 55mm wide x 55mm ...

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Circa 1800 Scottish Roman Lamp Form Maplewood Snuff Box
Circa 1800 Scottish Roman Lamp Form Maplewood Snuff Box

Circa 1800 Scottish Roman Lamp Form Maplewood Snuff Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A Roman lamp form maplewood & tortoise shell snuff box of great rarity & exquisite craftsmanship, c. 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s Scottish Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Fine Antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Snuff Box
Fine Antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Snuff Box

Fine Antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Snuff Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An excellent quality late 18th or early 19th century Battersea enamel snuff or patch box.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides and erotic miniature Salimbeni
Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides and erotic miniature Salimbeni

Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides and erotic miniature Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Snuff Box Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Snuff Box Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides has fire-enamelled miniature hand-painted by the ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gold box of Louis XVI period
Gold box of Louis XVI period

Gold box of Louis XVI period

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is d...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box
English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box

English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Agate box or snuff-box in of circular form with gently bombé sides, the gold mounted lid is chased with scrollwork.

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Antique 1750s English George II Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Gold

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox

By Louis Robin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Diminutive works of intricate artistry, snuff boxes were once considered the height of fashionable luxury in the 18th- and 19th centuries.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze

England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box. A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Battersea in London. It was crafted dur...

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Antique 1780s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Snuffbox with English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Snuffbox with English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Snuffbox with English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal snuff box in gilded 925/1000 silver with English Queen Anne style borders and sides with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone. On the lid, a very fine fire-enamell...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Queen Anne Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snuffbox Miniature Pastoral Image Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Snuffbox Miniature Pastoral Image Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni

Snuffbox Miniature Pastoral Image Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature pastoral image fired enamelled. 18th century French style. Diameter cm. 8 cm high. 1.8. Weight gr. ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

German Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box
German Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box

German Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This opulent treasure is a perfect example of the impeccable level of craftsmanship afforded to these luxurious miniature works of art during the 18th-century. Snuff boxes, also know...

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Antique 18th Century German Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box
Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box

Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Champlevé Enameled Bronze Singing Bird Box Circa 1880 Striking in both form and function, this champlevé enameled bronze singing bird box reflects a refined blend of decorative arti...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century
Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century

Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each panel presents a different scene—garden pavilions, river landings, bamboo platforms, and stylized tree-perches—executed in a palette of gold, soft rose, celadon, and leaf green....

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Solid Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box, Rococo Motif and Meleager 18th c.
Antique Solid Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box, Rococo Motif and Meleager 18th c.

Antique Solid Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box, Rococo Motif and Meleager 18th c.

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this splendid antique solid silver gilt snuff box made in the 18th century, of continental origin and probably Dutch.

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Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim

By Limoges, Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand made in France with brass plated gold fittings in the tradition of the snuff boxes so popular among 18th-century French society.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Christie's October 21, 2004 Furniture Art Tapestries Ceramics & Carpets Catalog
Christie's October 21, 2004 Furniture Art Tapestries Ceramics & Carpets Catalog

Christie's October 21, 2004 Furniture Art Tapestries Ceramics & Carpets Catalog

By Christie's

Located in Red Lion, PA

It provides expert analysis of marquetry and parquetry involving exotic woods like kingwood and tulipwood, as well as the delicate "piqué" work found in tortoiseshell and gold snuff ...

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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed

By Sotheby's

Located in valatie, NY

Paris and Berlin perfected their skills of enamelling and chasing while producing innumerable exquisite snuff boxes for her pleasure. An inventory of 1789 lists the various items ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Books

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Rectangular snuff box in tortoise shell with gold and enamel framing.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...

Materials

Enamel, Gold

"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Gold snuff box, with micromosaic depicting Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Snuff Box in Spartan Basalt with Micromosaic, Pantheon, 18th Century
Snuff Box in Spartan Basalt with Micromosaic, Pantheon, 18th Century

Snuff Box in Spartan Basalt with Micromosaic, Pantheon, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

The body is in Spartan basalt (porfido verde) with a gold frame. The front features an extremely refined micromosaic, depicting a variety of landmarks: The Pantheon, the fountain in ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century
"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Snuff box in tortoise shell, with refined gold framing. Micromosaic by Michelangelo Barberi, St Petersburg, early 19th century. The micromosaic depicts an officer on horseback m...

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Snuff Box in the form of Columbine, with diamond eyes. Gouyn C1754.
Snuff Box in the form of Columbine, with diamond eyes. Gouyn C1754.

Snuff Box in the form of Columbine, with diamond eyes. Gouyn C1754.

By Charles Gouyn

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A marvellous little piece of porcelain from this little-known maker. A snuff box, modelled as Colombine from the Commedia Dell'Arte.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Enamel and Gold Box by Le Bastier, Paris, 1778
18th Century Enamel and Gold Box by Le Bastier, Paris, 1778

18th Century Enamel and Gold Box by Le Bastier, Paris, 1778

Unavailable

H 3.23 in W 2.37 in D 1.26 in

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 countryside scene with a church and underside decorated with a spring countryside scene w...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century French Two-Colors Gold Sealing Wax Case, Paris, 1774-1780
Antique 18th Century French Two-Colors Gold Sealing Wax Case, Paris, 1774-1780

Antique 18th Century French Two-Colors Gold Sealing Wax Case, Paris, 1774-1780

By Jacques-Nicolas Ménard

Located in Paris, FR

Of traditional tapering oval form, made in two removable parts, a sealing-wax case decorated with green gold laurel frise on burnishing yellow gold stripes. Top decorated with a "qu...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff  box purse form
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff  box purse form

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form

Unavailable

H 0.54 in W 2.58 in D 1.84 in

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form

Located in Zonhoven, BE

The hole for the winding mechanism key is made in the corner of the central part of the back of the snuffbox. The snuff box is a unique confirmation of the skill of Swiss jewelers a...

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Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold

"Mnemos_03" Box by Asymptote
"Mnemos_03" Box by Asymptote

"Mnemos_03" Box by Asymptote

Unavailable

H 4.7 in W 9.6 in D 9.6 in

"Mnemos_03" Box by Asymptote

By Asymptote

Located in New York, NY

In the 18th Century, snuff boxes were the height of sophistication, not only for collectors, but also for Parisian goldsmiths.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Jewelry Boxes

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

Located in Woodbridge, CT

At the beginning of the 18th century, French jewelers made snuff boxes out of gold set with diamonds, amethysts, and sapphires.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch William IV Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750
George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750

George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750

Located in London, GB

During the late 17th, and the first half of the 18th century, gold snuff boxes of great distinction were produced in England.

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Antique 1750s European George II Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box
18th Century Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box

18th Century Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box

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H 1.19 in W 2.82 in D 2.07 in

18th Century Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exquisitely crafted gold snuff boxes such as this were considered fashionable luxury items during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Gold and Enamel Snuff-Box
18th Century Gold and Enamel Snuff-Box

18th Century Gold and Enamel Snuff-Box

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H 1.19 in W 0.99 in D 3.75 in

18th Century Gold and Enamel Snuff-Box

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Oblong snuff box in gold of several tones and enamel. The box is decorated with guilloche panels with lattice patterns and underlined with friezes decorated with floral patterns enha...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century
Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century

Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century

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H 0.63 in W 2.96 in D 1.5 in

Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rectangular snuffbox with angled corners sides. The box in several tons of gold presents an exceptional ‘guilloché’ decoration in lozenge reminding a work of basketry. This elegant w...

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Antique 1790s Swiss Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century
Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century

Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century

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H 0.63 in W 2.96 in D 1.5 in

Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rectangular snuffbox with angled corners sides. The box in several tons of gold presents an exceptional ‘guilloché’ decoration in lozenge reminding a work of basketry. This elegant w...

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Antique 1790s Swiss Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box
18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box

18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box, painted with figures and animals by classical ruins on a riverscape. 8.25" wide x 5.5" depth x 3.25" high

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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790
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18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century French 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, mounted with a polished translucent bloodstone and applied with gold reeded boarders.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century German 18k Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Hanau, c.1780
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18th Century German 18k Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Hanau, c.1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-18th century German 18k gold snuff box, of oblong form, the lid, sides, top and base applied with translucent royal blue enamel panels over a wavy engine-turned ground, ...

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Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch / Snuff Box - Double Hinged
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18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch / Snuff Box - Double Hinged

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique 18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790
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Antique 18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century French 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, mounted with a polished translucent bloodstone and applied with gold reeded boarders.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century French Three-Colour 18K Gold Round Snuff Box, c.1790
18th Century French Three-Colour 18K Gold Round Snuff Box, c.1790

18th Century French Three-Colour 18K Gold Round Snuff Box, c.1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th Century French magnificent three-coloured 18k gold snuff box, of round form, on both sides engraved with engine turned decoration, within flowers and laurel leaves ...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted & Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780
18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted & Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780

18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted & Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century French exquisite 18-karat gold-mounted and Japanese lacquer snuff box, oval shaped, sides, base and the lid mounted with Japanese lacquered panels, the lid ...

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Materials

Gold

18th Century Rare Dutch 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Amsterdam, circa 1739
18th Century Rare Dutch 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Amsterdam, circa 1739

18th Century Rare Dutch 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Amsterdam, circa 1739

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century rare Dutch gold snuff box, of plain oval form with hinged cover, the cover set with a miniature under glass, depicting a Dutch village scene.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1777
18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1777

18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1777

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French magnificent three-colored 18-karat gold snuff box / bonbonniere, of round form, engine turned decoration, the cover and base centred with vari-color gold ...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1785
18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1785

18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1785

By Pierre-Francois Mathis de Beaulieu

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French magnificent three-colored 18-karat gold snuff box, of oval form, engine turned, chased with floral decorations in oval reserves, within flowers and husk g...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century English 18-Karat Gold Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1720
Antique 18th Century English 18-Karat Gold Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1720

Antique 18th Century English 18-Karat Gold Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1720

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 18th Century unusual English 18-karat gold mounted snuff box, of rectangular form with cut corners, the front depicting a sacrifice or an execution in front of the Sout...

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Antique 18th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century German 12-Karat Solid Gold and Silver Snuff Box, circa 1720
18th Century German 12-Karat Solid Gold and Silver Snuff Box, circa 1720

18th Century German 12-Karat Solid Gold and Silver Snuff Box, circa 1720

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 18th century German 12-karat solid gold and silver snuff box, of cartouche form, the lid with an oval panel cast with a chinoiserie subject, surrounded by exotic birds ...

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18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
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18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

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Antique 18th Century French Three-Colour 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1770
Antique 18th Century French Three-Colour 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1770

Antique 18th Century French Three-Colour 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780

18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box, circa 1770
Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box, circa 1770

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French magnificent three-colored 18-karat gold snuff box, of oval form, engine turned, chased with floral decorations in oval reserves, within flowers and husk g...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Antique 18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1777
Antique 18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1777

Antique 18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1777

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French magnificent three-colored 18-karat gold snuff box / bonbonniere, of round form, engine turned decoration, the cover and base centred with vari-color gold ...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

18th Century Swiss 18-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box, Geneva, circa 1790
18th Century Swiss 18-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box, Geneva, circa 1790

18th Century Swiss 18-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box, Geneva, circa 1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century Swiss magnificent three-colored 18-karat gold snuff box, of oval form, the lid chased in colored golds with a scene of a dog running away from birds over a ...

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Antique 18th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1785
Antique 18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1785

Antique 18th Century French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, circa 1785

By Pierre-Francois Mathis de Beaulieu

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French magnificent three-colored 18-karat gold snuff box, of oval form, engine turned, chased with floral decorations in oval reserves, within flowers and husk g...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Paris c.1770
Antique 18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Paris c.1770

Antique 18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Paris c.1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th Century French three-colour gold snuff box, of oval shape.

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Antique 18th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Nicolas Marguerit c.1770
18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Nicolas Marguerit c.1770

18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Nicolas Marguerit c.1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th Century French magnificent three-colured 18k gold snuff box, of oval form, the hinged cover with an oval plaque, cast, chased and applied with a dog and a bird within a ...

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Antique 18th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Paris circa 1784
Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Paris circa 1784

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Paris circa 1784

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century exceptional French 18-karat gold and enamel snuff box, of oval shape, the lid inset with an oval enamel plaque depicting a classical scene set in a lavish garden...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

18th Century 18-Karat Gold and Hand-Painted Enamel Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1780
18th Century 18-Karat Gold and Hand-Painted Enamel Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1780

18th Century 18-Karat Gold and Hand-Painted Enamel Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century magnificent French 18-karat gold snuff box, of oval shape, the cover, sides and base set with panels enameled with grisaille miniatures depicting bacchanalian an...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century French Three-Colour 18K Gold Snuff Box c.1780
Antique 18th Century French Three-Colour 18K Gold Snuff Box c.1780

Antique 18th Century French Three-Colour 18K Gold Snuff Box c.1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th Century French magnificent three-coloured 18k gold snuff box.

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century French 18K Gold, Enamel & Diamond Snuff Box c.1790
Antique 18th Century French 18K Gold, Enamel & Diamond Snuff Box c.1790

Antique 18th Century French 18K Gold, Enamel & Diamond Snuff Box c.1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th Century French 18k gold snuff box. During the reign of Louis XVI, French artisans demonstrated their unparalleled skill in crafting magnificent gold boxes, symbols ...

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Antique 1790s French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel

German Amethyst Snuff Box
German Amethyst Snuff Box

German Amethyst Snuff Box

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German Amethyst Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A luxurious example of German craftsmanship, this diminutive snuff box is crafted from amethyst elegantly mounted in gold.

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Antique 18th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

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Mother-Of-Pearl And Gold Snuff Box
Mother-Of-Pearl And Gold Snuff Box

Mother-Of-Pearl And Gold Snuff Box

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Mother-Of-Pearl And Gold Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Diminutive works of intricate artistry, snuff boxes were once considered the height of fashionable luxury in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

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H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

By Jacques Joseph de Gault

Located in New Orleans, LA

An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Jos...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rectangular snuff box in brown tortoiseshell and gold. The interior of the box is entirely lined with gold.

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Antique 1820s Italian Restauration Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Stone, Gold

Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1778
Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1778

Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1778

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Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1778

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This snuff box is characteristic of the neoclassic style that appeared at the end of the 18th century, which was a break for the rich and asymmetrical Rocaille style that preceded it.

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Continental 20-Karat Yellow Gold Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1780
Continental 20-Karat Yellow Gold Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1780

Continental 20-Karat Yellow Gold Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1780

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique 18th century 20-karat yellow gold snuff box has a plain oval form.

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Antique Late 18th Century European Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Large Gold Candy Box 18th Century
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Large Gold Candy Box 18th Century

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Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large and circular box featuring two shades of gold. The removable lid is embellished with detailed, concentric lines and with a central medallion representing a dove flying over a f...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique French Solid Gold Exceptional Snuff Box, Louis Robin, circa 1742
Antique French Solid Gold Exceptional Snuff Box, Louis Robin, circa 1742

Antique French Solid Gold Exceptional Snuff Box, Louis Robin, circa 1742

By Louis Robin

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century exceptionally rare French solid gold snuff box, of shaped rectangular form, decorated with a reeded diaper design.

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790
German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790

German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century German magnificent 18-karat gold snuff box, large and of oval form, within a laurel and ribbon frame on a linear engine-turned ground with laurel and ribbon...

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Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Round Snuff Box, circa 1790
Antique French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Round Snuff Box, circa 1790

Antique French Three-Color 18-Karat Gold Round Snuff Box, circa 1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French magnificent three-colored 18-karat gold snuff box, of round form, on both sides engraved with a spiders web decoration on engine turned ground, within flo...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1770
French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1770

French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French exquisite 18-karat gold-mounted and Japanese lacquer snuff box, oval shaped, sides, base and the lid mounted with Japanese lacquered panels, the lid decor...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 19th Century German & Hand Painted Enamel Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1820
Antique 19th Century German & Hand Painted Enamel Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1820

Antique 19th Century German & Hand Painted Enamel Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1820

By Pierre-Francois Mathis de Beaulieu

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century magnificent German 18k gold snuff box, of oval shape, the cover, sides and base set with panels enamelled with grisaille miniatures depicting bacchanalian and cl...

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Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique French Large 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1780
Antique French Large 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1780

Antique French Large 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-18th century French large 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, all sides mounted with a polished translucent agate and applied with gold reeded boar...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50
George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50

George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50

Located in London, GB

An Important George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box. English Circa 1740/50. The Snuff Box is one of the most important we have offered over the years and has a tall form. It i...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790
Antique German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790

Antique German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-18th century German magnificent 18-karat gold snuff box, large and of oval form, within a laurel and ribbon frame on a linear engine-turned ground with laurel and ribbon...

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Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780
Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century rare Continental 18-karat gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with hunting and scroll decoration, reeded decoration ...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

French 18 Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780
French 18 Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780

French 18 Karat Gold-Mounted and Japanese Lacquer Snuff Box, circa 1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French exquisite 18 karat gold-mounted and Japanese lacquer snuff box, round shaped with rounded corners, sides, base and the lid mounted with Japanese lacquered...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

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French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750
French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750

French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-18th century French magnificent 18-karat gold-mounted on mother of pearl snuff box, of rectangular shape, the cover with a panel of engraved mother of pearl inset with ro...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Antique English 18 Karat Gold Snuff Box, Queens Guards Regiment, circa 1750
Antique English 18 Karat Gold Snuff Box, Queens Guards Regiment, circa 1750

Antique English 18 Karat Gold Snuff Box, Queens Guards Regiment, circa 1750

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-18th century English exceptionally rare 18 karat gold snuff box, cartooche shaped, the hinged lid chased with a scene of a seated king, his guard and consul by his side, ...

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Antique 18th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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French 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, circa 1770
French 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, circa 1770

French 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century French 18-karat gold and enamel snuff box, of oblong shape, lid, sides and base applied with translucent red or amber enamel panels over a spot and wavy eng...

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Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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Exceptional French 18K Gold-Mounted Opal Matrix Snuff Box, circa 1800

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional French 18-karat gold-mounted opal matrix snuff box, circa 1800, formerly in the distinguished Hartman Collection. Of elegant rectangular form with chamfered corners, ...

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19th Century George Jones Majolica Match Box

19th Century George Jones Majolica Match Box

By George Jones

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century George Jones Majolica Match Box. With oak leaves and acorns. Rare color.

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Vintage 20th Century Italian Onyx Stone Box c.1960

Vintage 20th Century Italian Onyx Stone Box c.1960

$2,435

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Vintage 20th Century Italian Onyx Stone Box c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Vintage Onyx and Brass Footed Box
Vintage Onyx and Brass Footed Box

Vintage Onyx and Brass Footed Box

$275

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Vintage Onyx and Brass Footed Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage onyx and brass footed box is a striking example of decorative object craftsmanship, its rectangular form carved from richly figured onyx displaying a captivating interpl...

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Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period box, 19th century, Sèvres porcelain and gilt brass mount. Dimensions : H: 14cm, ...

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Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Box, Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 7 cm, W: 15 cm, D: 10 cm Co...

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Antique Capodimonte Porcelain Table Snuff or Dresser Box

Antique Capodimonte Porcelain Table Snuff or Dresser Box

By Capodimonte

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Porcelain

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Porcelain

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18th Century Gold Snuff Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 18th century gold snuff boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, metal and enamel, all 18th century gold snuff boxes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 18th century gold snuff boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 18th century gold snuff boxes made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 18th century gold snuff boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre-Francois Mathis de Beaulieu, Les Freres Toussaint and Carl Martin Weishaupt & Sohne produced popular 18th century gold snuff boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century Gold Snuff Boxes?

Prices for 18th century gold snuff boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 18th century gold snuff boxes begin at $2,281 and can go as high as $68,500, while the average can fetch as much as $11,958.

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.

Questions About 18th Century Gold Snuff Boxes

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.