$770Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.17 in W 1.19 in D 2.17 in
Fluted silver snuff box with floral engraving and monogram card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in fluted silver with a hinged lid and engraved floral motifs surrounding a
Silver
Shepherd Box, Carved Horn or Antler, Spain, 1822
Located in Madrid, ES
Shepherd box. Carved horn. Spain, 1822. Rectangular box made of carved horn that has a date
Other
$452
H 2.17 in W 0.79 in D 1.38 in
Small Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Presentation Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
fitting. Presented in an ornate padded green silk-covered box with yellow satin-lined interior. Box has a
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
snuff box modelled in the form of a banana; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This
Sterling Silver
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.23 in W 1.82 in D 0.79 in
Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths and monument, hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths and monument, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin
Silver
19th Century Dog House Cigar Box or Humidor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming 19th Century cigar box or humidor guarded by a metal dog with glass eyes on a short lease
Metal
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trinket Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel brass trinket box.
Metal
Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice antique cigar box, made of oak, decorated with bronze and copper mounts. Central plaque
Copper
$770Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.84 in W 0.52 in D 2.84 in
Silver snuff box with friezes and engraved city-scene lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and engraved with city scenes on the
Silver
$1,649
H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 2.17 in
Mennecy Porcelain Cat Snuff Box, Hand-Painted, Rococo Style, 1750
By Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Mennecy Porcelain Cat Snuff Box, modelled as a cat with kittens and decorated in
Porcelain
Porcelain Box with Irish References, ""Forget Not Erin" (Forget Not Ireland)
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
-Decorated Patch Box This spectacular antique English porcelain patch box, circa 1820, is a brilliant
Porcelain
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box. This small snuff box is carved in the form
Boxwood
Micromosaic Snuff Box with View of St. Peter's
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver mounted hardstone snuff box with micromosaic view of St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome
Stone
Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Two wonderful antique, figural snuff boxes in the form of heeled boots. Dutch, most probably from
Wood, Antler
Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.
Gold
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box
Sterling Silver
18th Century Georgian Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Tobacco Box
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century Georgian hand-carved walnut wood tobacco box on its original stand. This is an
Wood, Walnut
19th C Georgian Mahogany Hand Carved Knife Boxes
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century pair of Georgian mahogany hand carved knife boxes.
Mahogany
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
Bronze, Enamel
Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite. Period Art Deco, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite in very period Art Deco, from the 1920s. Wear consistent with age
Bakelite
$350
H 8 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Meriden Victorian Silverplate Divided Humidor Box Figural Candlestick
Located in Dayton, OH
pattern. The footed box has two large compartments and two small opening that allow access to the center
Metal
$1,099
H 1.26 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
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
Bronze, Enamel
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1803 Samuel Pemberton
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1803 Samuel Pemberton. Fine quality little box
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Edward Farrell
By Edward Farrell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver gilt table snuff box
Sterling Silver
Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Baptiste Pillement and the lacquer traditions applied to English tea caddies and snuff boxes produced in
Glass, Wood
Antique Cigar Box by William Summers, Solid Silver, London, 1876
By William Summers 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century English solid silver cigar box of rectangular form, with smooth sides and a
Silver
Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside
Wood
Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock circa 1920. Empire revival burr yew cigar box
Brass
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Qing Dynasty - 13 Antique Chinese Porcelain Enameled Salt Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
porcelain enameled salt boxes. Each box is decorated with immortal being riding the fabled Longma (winged
Porcelain
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.96 in W 2.37 in D 2.96 in
Gilded silver snuff box with enamel lady figure and engraved friezes
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver-gilt snuff box with an antique lady's figure in enamel, engraved garlands and
Silver
$210Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 0.79 in
Silver snuff box with reed-shaped reliefs and a hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with reed-shaped reliefs and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin
Silver
Antique Horn Snuff Box with Deer Relief Early 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Horn Snuff Box with Deer Relief Early 19th Century Antique carved horn snuff box featuring
Antler
$2,054
H 3.2 in W 1.1 in D 5.2 in
Victorian 'Ardenter prosequor alis' Motto Engraved Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver cigar box
Sterling Silver
Antique Horn Snuff Box with Hunting Scene Early 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Horn Snuff Box with Hunting Scene Early 19th Century This antique snuff box is expertly
Antler
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.08 in W 1.89 in D 3.08 in
Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram plaque and opening application
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with monogrammed card and opening application. Metal
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.31 in W 1.3 in D 3.31 in
Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram card and gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver with a monogram card and gold interior. Metal: Silver
Silver
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.96 in W 1.19 in D 2.96 in
Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram card and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram plaque and hinged lid. Metal: Silver
Silver
Lidded Box by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Lidded cigarette tin – handmade. Designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte – no markings (see photo for a comparable object with a signature) – also documented in the MAK ...
Fruitwood
$700Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.35 in W 2.49 in D 3.35 in
Silver toiletry box with mirror inside, tobacco container and utility chain
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toiletry box with mirror inside, tobacco container and utility chain. Metal
Silver
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.47 in W 0.4 in D 3.47 in
Nickel-silver snuff box with engraved paradise scene and gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in nickeled silver with engraved paradise scene, gilded interior and hinged
Silver
$245Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.76 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in
Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin
Silver
$2,125
H 6.5 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
Antique Smoker's Box, English, Oak, Brass, Cigar Case, Club Lounge, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique smoker’s box. An English, oak and brass cigar case, dating to the Edwardian
Brass
$315Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.29 in W 0.6 in D 2.29 in
Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Oval-shaped silver snuff box with a raised torch on the hinged lid and gold interior
Silver
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch / Snuff Box - Double Hinged
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch / Snuff Box - Hinged on both base and lid, the base is decorated
Bronze, Enamel
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.35 in W 1.58 in D 3.35 in
Nickel-silver snuff box with Russian floral scrolls and gold clasp
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in nickeled silver in the Russian style with floral motifs and scrolls, gold
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.67 in W 1.38 in D 3.67 in
Silver snuff box with floral motifs around monogram and gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card, gold
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.27 in W 0.6 in D 3.27 in
Silver snuff box with mother-of-pearl cutouts and guilloche surround
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with mother-of-pearl cut-out on the hinged lid, guilloche pattern on
Silver
$2,749
H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
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
Bronze, Enamel
German Silver Gilt Oval Tobacco Box, Augsburg, circa 1720
Located in New York, NY
Maker Elias Adams. Finely engraved with arabesques on cover, shoulder and body.
Silver
$3,429
H 1.26 in W 4.3 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Imperial Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid trompe l'oeil cigar box. The outside of the box
Silver
$1,615
H 2.76 in W 6.89 in D 3.55 in
Elegant Silver Cigar Box, Ideal Gift, Gibson & Langman, London 1895
By Gibson & Langman
Located in London, London
A timeless and distinguished gift, this antique sterling silver cigar box is hallmarked in London
Sterling Silver
Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"
Located in Spencertown, NY
Dancing scene with violinist and dancing couple.
Mid-Late 18th Century English Cast Brass Tobacco Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 18th century cast brass tobacco box, English. Eight sides with conforming cover with bell
Brass
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
Bronze, Enamel
Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Silver Victorian Basket Weave Pill Box or Stamp Holder by Edward J. Hauck. Beautifully
Silver, Sterling Silver
$450
H 0.75 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in
Circa 1830s French or American Papier Mache Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830s papier mache Lafayette portrait snuff box, American or French. Transfer print portrait
Lacquer
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.55 in W 0.95 in D 3.55 in
Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths on the lid and casing
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths on the lid and casing. Metal: Silver. Origin
Silver
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.