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Agate Snuff Boxes

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

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Agate, Gold

18th Century English Agate Snuff Box
18th Century English Agate Snuff Box
$24,500
H 1.32 in W 3.38 in D 2.69 in
Nine Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Black Banded Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Nine Victorian ormolu-mounted black banded agate snuff boxes. Some in oval and others in square
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

Nine Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Black Banded Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Nine Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Black Banded Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
$960 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 0.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
A Gold Mounted Moss Agate Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The mottled brown agate with translucence when held to light. The cover with a gold rope twist edge
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

A Gold Mounted Moss Agate Snuff Box
A Gold Mounted Moss Agate Snuff Box
$4,000
H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

11 Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Banded Orange Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
11 Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Banded Orange Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 0.5 in W 2 in D 2.25 in
Gold and Agate Snuff Box Belonging to Anne, First Duchess of Buccleuch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This oval gold snuff box is inscribed with a crest of ‘a stag trippant’ within mantling of upright
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Antique 1670s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box
Located in Paris, FR
Agate box or snuff-box in of circular form with gently bombé sides, the gold mounted lid is chased
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Antique 1750s English George II Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Gold

English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box
English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box
$5,528
H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
3 Victorian Snuff Boxes Gilt Metal and Banded Agate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
3 beautiful antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with gilt metal sides and banded or moss
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Antique 19th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Metal

3 Victorian Snuff Boxes Gilt Metal and Banded Agate
3 Victorian Snuff Boxes Gilt Metal and Banded Agate
$1,040 / set
H 0.63 in W 1.75 in D 2.25 in
Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
3 beautiful antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with gilt metal or brass sides and banded or
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Antique 19th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Brass

3 Antique Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes with Banded and Moss Agate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice group of three antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with metal sides and banded or moss
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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Metal

Italian Grand Tour Style, Pietra Dura & Leather Humidor Or Vanity Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional humidor or vanity box is a masterwork of craftsmanship, designed in the exquisite
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Slate

Champlevé Enamel & Double Sided Agate Pill Box / Snuff Box, France c. 1880
Located in London, GB
pill or snuff box made c. 1880. The box has oval form with a frieze of colourful flowers described in
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Enamel

Antique 18th century agate and sterling silver snuff box
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18th century agate and sterling silver snuff box. made in Circa 1780s Dimensions: Length x
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Antique Late 18th Century European Sterling Silver

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Agate, Silver

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Agate and Brass Oval Snuff Box, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely European agate and brass oval snuff box with tight-fitting hinged lid and agate to lid and
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Antique Early 1900s European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Brass

Louis XVI Agate Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI agate and chased gilt metal continental snuff box encasing two conforming striated agate
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gilt Metal

Louis XVI Agate Snuff Box
Louis XVI Agate Snuff Box
H 0.75 in W 2.88 in D 1.88 in
Georgian Gilt Silver & Agate Snuff Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Georgian agate and gilt silver snuff box of shaped form with hinged cover. The mounts have lovely
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Silver

Georgian Gilt Silver & Agate Snuff Box
Georgian Gilt Silver & Agate Snuff Box
H 1.375 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Early 19th Century Gilt Metal and Agate Snuff Box, Scottish Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, encasing two conforming agate panels with graduated white and brown striations.
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Ormolu

English Gold Mounted Carved Hardstone Dog Form Snuff Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
agate snuff box featuring a dog motif was made in the mid-to-late 1700s. Its charming form has amazing
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Antique 1760s British Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Blue Agate and Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This diminutive gold snuff box is topped by a rare example of blue agate. While agate is more
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

Blue Agate and Gold Snuff Box
Blue Agate and Gold Snuff Box
H 0.5 in W 2.38 in D 1.63 in
18th Century Snuff Bottle Chinese Agate Coral
Located in London, GB
A very fine 18th century Zhiting school, Chinese carved carved agate snuff box decorated with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Agate, Coral

French Round Agate Brass Pill or Snuff Box Turn of the Century
Located in Toledo, OH
Round French agate and brass turn of the century pill or snuff box. Gold wash over brass frame. No
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

Small 19th Century Giltbronze and Agate Box
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small 19th century gilt bronze and agate box, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Bronze

Small 19th Century Giltbronze and Agate Box
Small 19th Century Giltbronze and Agate Box
H 1.78 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in
Svenskt Tenn, Swedish Pewter Cigarette Box with an Agate
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish pewter cigarette box with an agate inset in the lid. Stamped "Svenskt Tenn Stockholm
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Fratelli Cacchione Agate and Silver Box Case, Italian, circa 1955
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fratelli Cacchione Agate and silver box case, Italy, circa 1955. The rectangular box with banded
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20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

1850s Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate and Citrine Vesta Box
By David Crichton Rait
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver, agate and citrine vesta box
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Antique 1850s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Gold, Agate and Gemstones Snuffbox, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Agate snuffbox with gadrooned body and sculpted gold mountings. The sculpting of the brown agate is
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Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Multi-gemstone, Gold

Antique French Agate and 18-Karat Gold Cigarette Case, Paris, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century French 18-carat gold-mounted agate cigarette case, rectangular shaped
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Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

White Onyx Stone Box, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A small box made from white Onyx with gilt metal decoration to the centre of the lip and gilt metal
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Vintage 1940s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

White Onyx Stone Box, circa 1940
White Onyx Stone Box, circa 1940
H 1.5 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in
Georgian Gold and Moss Agate Vinaigrette, circa 1800
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian gold and moss agate Vinaigrette, circa 1800. The oval shape vinaigrette with hinged cover
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Silver `Scottish Market’ Puzzle Agate Vesta Case, Chester 1891 J W Kirwan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver 'Scottish Market’ puzzle Agate Vesta case, Chester 1891 J. W. Kirwan. Rectangular
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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Beautiful 19th century pill snuff box probably w/ agate sides
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pill or snuff box with beautiful agate top and bottoms. The top is a deep blre agate
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Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Agate

5 old snuff or pill boxes with specemin agate tops and bottoms.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
4 old snuff boxes with specemin agate tops and bases, one appears to be of silver. They are really
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Early 20th Century Boxes

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Agate, Metal

A very fine silver Snuff Box with agate inset cover made in Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A very fine silver Snuff Box with agate inset cover made in Birmingham by George Unite in 1875
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

A very rare George III Pocket Snuff Box made by Phipps & Robinson.
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is broad rectangular in form with crisp engine turned sides and base. The cover, most
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Antique Early 19th Century English Boxes

Victorian Silver and Banded Agate Snuff Box, Henry William Curry, London, 1873
By Henry William Curry
Located in London, GB
Antique silver and banded agate snuff box dated 1873, assayed in London. Made by Henry William
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century Blue Agate and Gilt Metal Rectangular Snuff Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A mid-19th century blue agate and gilt metal rectangular snuff box, with a deep ocean blue agate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

French 1790 Antique Snuff Box in 19kt Gold Sterling and Translucent Gray Agate
Located in Miami, FL
) and height of 17 mm (0.67 Inch). Snuffbox, small, usually ornamented box for holding snuff (a
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold, Silver

Agate Box, circa Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small agate and brass metal box, circa late-19th century, Europe. Beautiful metal
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Metal

Agate Box, circa Late 19th century
Agate Box, circa Late 19th century
H 0.94 in W 1.94 in D 1.63 in
Agate Cigarette or Card Case with Golden Tints
Located in Paris, FR
Translucent agate cigarette or card case with golden tints. The hinges and clasp in white gold with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

Two Antique Scottish Geometric Agate Gilt Bronze Matchsafes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two antique Scottish geometric agate gilt bronze matchsafes, both with unique inlaid specimen agate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish High Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco...

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Agate, Bronze

French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with
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Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver

20th Century Continental Agate and 9-Karat Gold Cigarette Case, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century continental 9-carat gold-mounted agate cigarette case, rectangular
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

Fantastic George IV Sterling Silver and Agate Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
Lovely quality George IV silver and banded agate snuff box with cast foliate border, with gilt
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sterling Silver

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Agate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

George III Agate Snuff Box, Circa 1744
By Robert Albin Cox
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Fine George III agate and sterling silver shaped snuff box, maker Robert Cox.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

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Agate, Sterling Silver

George III Agate Snuff Box, Circa 1744
George III Agate Snuff Box, Circa 1744
H 1.25 in W 2.88 in D 2.25 in
French Agate Box with Cold Painted Scenes of Versailles, circa 1760
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Agate box, made from carefully selected agate slices with shaped sides set into gilt copper frames
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Antique 1760s French Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

19th Century Snuff Bottle
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century agate snuff bottle with cover
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

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Agate

19th Century Snuff Bottle
19th Century Snuff Bottle
H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Antique Chinese Agate Sleeve Snuff Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Agate sleeve snuff bottle, of a tapered and flattened shield form with a slightly
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

Antique Chinese Agate Sleeve Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Agate Sleeve Snuff Bottle
H 3.75 in W 1.88 in D 0.5 in

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Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
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Agate Snuff Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of agate snuff boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct agate snuff boxes — often made from agate, stone and metal — can elevate any home. Agate snuff boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of agate snuff boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Art Deco agate snuff boxes are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made agate snuff boxes over the years, but those made by David Crichton Rait, Henry William Curry and Svenskt Tenn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Agate Snuff Boxes?

Prices for agate snuff boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, agate snuff boxes begin at $295 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Agate 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.