$10,283
H 0.32 in W 1.26 in D 0.87 in
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
firms are to be found on the best Geneva gold and enamel snuff boxes of the period. CONDITION In Great
Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Golf English Sterling Silver Vesta Case
By George Houston
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with golfing interest; an addition to our sports related silverware collection. This fine antique Edwardia...
Sterling Silver
19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection This fine antique Victorian English s...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$595
H 2.45 in W 2.15 in D 0.34 in
Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sterling Silver Matchsafe
By R. Blackinton & Co., Tiffany & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Art Nouveau silver matchsafe or vesta. By R. Blackington & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse tropical flora throughout the body and lid and a blank carto...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
lower side of this sentry box bears a serrated panel/match striker. The posterior surface and rounded
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$595
H 2.58 in W 1.73 in D 0.67 in
Antique Blackinton & Co. Palm Leaf Tropical Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Tiffany & Co., R. Blackinton & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Art Nouveau silver matchsafe or vesta. By R. Blackington & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse tropical flora throughout the body and lid and a blank carto...
Sterling Silver
$895
H 5.5 in W 3.375 in D 0.75 in
19th C. Georgian Continental Tortoiseshell Cigar Case With Vermeil Silver Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined cigar case is executed in richly figured tortoiseshell, shaped in a gently contoured rectangular form with softly rounded ends, the exterior polished to a deep transluce...
Shell
Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette
By Kwong Man Shing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our silver boxes collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver vinaigrette has been
Silver
$795
H 2.28 in W 1.82 in D 0.48 in
Antique Blackinton & Co Nouveau Fish & Water Repousse Sterling Silver Matchsafe
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Tiffany & Co., R. Blackinton & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed silver Art Nouveau fish-themed matchsafe. By R. Blackinton & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse decoration of fish splashing on the water's surface to...
Sterling Silver
$1,600
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
HOLIDAY GIFT, Handsome English Mahogany And Satin Wood Humidor With Fitted Int.
Located in Buchanan, MI
HOLIDAY GIFT, Handsome English Mahogany And Satin Wood Humidor With Fitted Int.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
By Zee Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/c...
Silver
$10,915
H 9.06 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Silver Mounted Ram’s Head Snuff Mull c.1874
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
three silver and bone implements suspended from chains, on a silver caster. Whilst snuff boxes are
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
By John Tongue
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique
Sterling Silver
$975
H 3.25 in Dm 2.75 in
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 2 3/4 inches diameter at widest ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian English
Gold
Georgian (George III) Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull, having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 1 1/2 inches diameter at widest ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By John Shaw
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
made by John Shaw; an addition to our silver boxes collection This exceptional antique Georgian
Sterling Silver
19th Century Treenware Walnut Tobacco Jar
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand turned treen tobacco box made from walnut. The lid is expertly turned and is
Walnut
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Samuel Pemberton; an addition to our silver boxes collection This antique Georgian vinaigrette, in
Sterling Silver
$1,600
H 28 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
19th C. Venetian Green Painted Humidor Table - The Iris Apfel Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
This charming Venetian painted humidor table exemplifies the whimsical elegance and artisanal character associated with historic Italian decorative arts. Finished in a softly patinat...
Wood, Paint
Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antiq...
Silver
$2,250
H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare carved antique Chinese lapis lazuli stone snuff bottle of the late Qing Dynasty. Finely carved from a solid piece of genuine lapis lazuli exhibiting rich and vibrant blue tone...
Lapis Lazuli
$595
H 3.625 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined mid-19th century personal writing accessory, the rectangular case sheathed in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey an...
Shell, Velvet
$4,198Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.25 in W 2.86 in D 0.63 in
FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco French cigarette & vesta-box compendium striker This is a very rare compendium luxury
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,750
H 5.125 in W 12.5 in D 7.75 in
Antique Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Walnut Cigar Humidor Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
. This piece has a campaign feel the corners are perfectly moulded. The walls of the box have a inner
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant 19th-century French cigar cabinet in the Gothic style. This beautifully crafted piece features a tambour roll-top door that opens to reveal compartments for cigars and two sm...
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Cigar / Cheroot Case
By Thomas Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
British hallmarks struck to the interior of the box and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are
Sterling Silver
$2,758
H 0.35 in W 1.14 in D 1.57 in
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This...
Silver, Enamel
c. 1910 English Edwardian Period Smoker's Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Edwardian period circa 1910 table-top smoker's cabinet. In fine overall condition. Oak with bevelled glass door panels. Fitted for four pipes, a tobacco jar, and two drawers ...
Oak
$577
H 4.73 in Dm 4.34 in
Early 20th Century Tobacco Jar - Erhard & Söhne - Brass and Wood - Tug-of-War
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant early 20th century tobacco jar attributed to Erhard & Söhne, the renowned German makers celebrated for their refined Art Nouveau brasswork. The cylindrical body is made of...
Brass
$1,522
H 3.84 in W 2.56 in D 0.4 in
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Cigarette Case c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch solid silver cigarette case of heavy gauge, featuring intricate floral repoussé work on a matted background. The rectangular case has engraved edges...
Silver
19th Century English Tobacco Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A piece that bridges the line between function and quiet artistry, this 19th-century English tobacco jar carries the charm of something handmade, meant to be lived with. Its barrel f...
Maple, Walnut
Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Victorian
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Lacquered Bronze "Volcano" Humidor
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
interior of the box is lined with Spanish cedar, a wood prized for its ability to maintain ideal humidity
Bronze
$3,685
H 3.31 in W 4.06 in D 8.11 in
Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass smoking compendium carriage; an addition to our ornamental silverware collecti...
Glass
Silver plate and Shagreen Cigarettte Case
Located in London, GB
A fine and unusual silver plate and shagreen cigarette case. Shagreen was a popular but rare material used in the 19th century on certain fine pieces, such as clocks and cases. Its b...
Shagreen
Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
. At the bottom is a small music box, this plays a sweet tune. The cigar carousel is in good condition
Brass
$895
H 27.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Copper Lined Humidor, Walnut, Resin Carved Panel, Brass Pull Style: American Victorian This American Victorian smoking cabinet from ...
Brass, Copper
Russian Gold 14k Cigarette Case St. Petersburg, pre-1917
Located in Sarasota, FL
Russian gold cigarette case circa 1890's. Marked with 56 (14K) kokoshnik mark, and "A" for St. Petersburg. Maker's mark is either WI or IM. Weight 158 g or 5.1 t. oz.
Gold
$18,764
H 26.38 in W 14.57 in D 10.04 in
A ceremonial cigar display stand in honor of the Imperial Prince Napoleon IV
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional cigar display stand, crafted from mahogany-stained wood, is richly carved and composed of three distinct elements. Taking the form of a small shrine, the central ele...
Wood, Elm
$7,189Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 17.5 in D 10.5 in
Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
About as fine as they get, this large Burr walnut cigar cabinet is a magnificent quality box
Walnut
$1,800
H 2.2 in W 2.3 in D 0.6 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case
By Thomas Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection. This exceptional antique
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique 1829 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Thomas Freeman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver boxes collection. This impressive antique George IV sterling silver vinaigrette has a rounded
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,650
H 3.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very rare and exquisite asian glass Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing Dynasty. This exceptional snuff bottle bears a later Qianlong mark and is designed in the iconic famille...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Paint
Antique Majolica Tobacco Jar Munich Child in Hofbrauhaus Keg, Germany 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Some staining to the interior. The box is in original as found condition and has no restoration or
Majolica
$1,650
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Black Forest Carved Humidor in the Form of a Monkey Head Wearing a Cap & Collar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Black Forest figural carved wood humidor in the form of a monkey's head with a hinged lid carved as a hat, around the neck is a ruffled collar above a circular base with carved detail.
Wood
$3,496Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.25 in W 3.4 in D 0.43 in
FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
karats and sterling silver. The box is fitted with a concealed eight-barrels hinge and a mechanical thumb
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Golden Oak Humidor in Arts and Crafts Bank Safe Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
safe The Cigar box has 3 drawers to the interior and brass fittings inside and out, it is in good
Oak
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
date. The rectangular box features a lift out tray and adjustable divisions with sunken handles to the
Oak, Cedar
Antique German Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Otto Bortenreuter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware. This exceptional antiqu...
Silver
Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Dunhill
Located in Red Lion, PA
sliding bar ensures cigarettes remain securely in place. The base is clearly stamped "Dunhill - HAFPAK
Silver, Enamel
$2,400
H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Rococo Revival Style Mixed Metal Copper & Silver Humidor, Atrib. Gorham, 1870
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, featuring a copper body with intricately overlaid silver decoration in the Rococo Revival taste. The box is
Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper
$870
H 3.94 in W 10.83 in D 6.89 in
Antique Cigar Case, English, Oak, Cedar, Desktop Humidor, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique cigar case. An English, oak and cedar-lined desktop humidor, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A handsome collector's piece offering excellent stor...
Oak, Cedar
19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
Ceramic
$2,450
H 9.25 in W 12 in D 21 in
Large Art Deco Walnut Humidor with Galvanized Metal Liner and Air Tight Seal
By Benson x Hedges, London
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large, locking (key included), campaign style humidor in highly figured wood with brass inlaid corner supports and flush mounted handles. The interior fitted with a galvanized metal ...
Metal, Brass
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Bearded Man
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
Papier-Mâché snuffbox, A snuff box painted with a portrait of a bearded man with a turban
Paper
Belgium Majolica Rat Smoke Set Wasmuel , circa 1900
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Belgium Majolica Rat Smoke Set Wasmuel , circa 1900. H / 6.5 inches , 10.5 by 5 inches.
Ceramic
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.