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Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects

Located in Downingtown, PA

East Meets West: Rare Chinese Export "European Subject" Porcelain Snuff Box Circa 1750–1760 A

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Porcelain

Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved
Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved

Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare beautiful asian chinese snuff bottle hand carved from purple fluorite gemstone. Truly a unique

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Multi-gemstone

Small Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Presentation Box, Early 20th Century
Small Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Presentation Box, Early 20th Century

Small Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Presentation Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A small porcelain snuff bottle featuring a delicately hand-painted figural scene on the front. The

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Porcelain

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

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow
Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow

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

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Paint

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue

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

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli

Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Reverse Painted Dragon Pearl Gourd
Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Reverse Painted Dragon Pearl Gourd

Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Reverse Painted Dragon Pearl Gourd

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle. Hand painted on the reverse with a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Small Antique Snuff Pot Chinese Carved Marble, Lidded Jar Victorian, circa 1900
Small Antique Snuff Pot Chinese Carved Marble, Lidded Jar Victorian, circa 1900

Small Antique Snuff Pot Chinese Carved Marble, Lidded Jar Victorian, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a very small antique snuff pot. A Chinese, carved marble lidded jar, dating to the late

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Marble

Qing Dynasty - 13 Antique Chinese Porcelain Enameled Salt Boxes
Qing Dynasty - 13 Antique Chinese Porcelain Enameled Salt Boxes

Qing Dynasty - 13 Antique Chinese Porcelain Enameled Salt Boxes

$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

Chinese, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. A grouping or instant collection of antique

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trinket Box
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trinket Box

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trinket Box

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel brass trinket box.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design
19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design

19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design

$1,163Sale Price|34% Off

H 2.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in

19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design

Located in Lomita, CA

This spinach jade snuff bottle has a geometric appearance with its squared silhouette and ledge

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Jade

Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette
Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette

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

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

$1,477

H 0.7 in W 2.75 in D 3.25 in

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

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box

Located in Toronto, ON

This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Rose Quartz

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif
Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif

Located in Leuven , BE

Antique Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Floral Motifs and Interior Scenes

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Metal

Chinese Large Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Spoon Top with Box, Mid 20th C
Chinese Large Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Spoon Top with Box, Mid 20th C

Chinese Large Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Spoon Top with Box, Mid 20th C

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good Chinese glass snuff bottle, which is beautifully inside hand painted and with a

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Glass

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

$1,050

H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrette by Canton Retailer Cutshing
Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrette by Canton Retailer Cutshing

Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrette by Canton Retailer Cutshing

By Cutshing

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver vinaigrette. Rectangular with hinged cover. Scenes of indigenous life in low

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

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Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A heavy silver box with canted corners, the hinged cover in the style of an ancient traditional

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

19th Century Green Polychrome Sculptural Snuff Bottle
19th Century Green Polychrome Sculptural Snuff Bottle

19th Century Green Polychrome Sculptural Snuff Bottle

Unavailable

H 3 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Green Polychrome Sculptural Snuff Bottle

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a fabulous, 19th century green polychromatic snuff bottle. The piece has an ornate

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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Pottery

Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif
Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif

Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif

Unavailable

H 0.88 in W 2 in D 3 in

Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this gorgeous red lacquer paper mâché pillbox. Hand painted in red lacquer with black and gold foliate and bird motif. Opened on the inside is black lacquer, and the bottom ...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Paper

18-Karat Gold and White Gold Asian Cigarette Case
18-Karat Gold and White Gold Asian Cigarette Case

18-Karat Gold and White Gold Asian Cigarette Case

Unavailable

H 6.25 in W 3.07 in D 0.44 in

18-Karat Gold and White Gold Asian Cigarette Case

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is an elegant black finish over metal cigarette case and is adorned with an Asian mountain scene. The stunning case features the accents made of inlaid 18-karat gold and white g...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Metal, Gold

Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle 18k Gold, Labradorite & Turquoise
Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle 18k Gold, Labradorite & Turquoise

Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle 18k Gold, Labradorite & Turquoise

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinese Antique 18k gold, Labradorite and turquoise stone snuff bottle, about 4.8cm x 2.7 cm

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Labradorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

Located in London, GB

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty. A Canton carved

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Small Antique Lidded Pot, Chinese, Carved, Soapstone, Snuff Jar, Victorian, 1900
Small Antique Lidded Pot, Chinese, Carved, Soapstone, Snuff Jar, Victorian, 1900

Small Antique Lidded Pot, Chinese, Carved, Soapstone, Snuff Jar, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Our Stock # 18.8982 This is a small antique lidded pot. A Chinese, carved soapstone snuff jar

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Soapstone

Chinese Openwork Brass Dross Box, c. 1850
Chinese Openwork Brass Dross Box, c. 1850

Chinese Openwork Brass Dross Box, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Brass

1920s Antique Chinese Decorative Smoking Box Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay
1920s Antique Chinese Decorative Smoking Box Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay

1920s Antique Chinese Decorative Smoking Box Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique Asian Chinese Oriental Vintage Smoke Tobacco Box Interior Compartments Intricate decorative

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Trinket Box
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Trinket Box

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Trinket Box

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel silver trinket box.

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Sterling Silver Chinese Export Dragon Cigarette Case
Sterling Silver Chinese Export Dragon Cigarette Case

Sterling Silver Chinese Export Dragon Cigarette Case

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Sterling Silver Chinese Export Dragon Cigarette Case, Double dragons on the front, intialed in the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Early 20th century Chinese Canton Porcelain Pair of Tobacco Boxe, 1900s
Early 20th century Chinese Canton Porcelain Pair of Tobacco Boxe, 1900s

Early 20th century Chinese Canton Porcelain Pair of Tobacco Boxe, 1900s

By Qianlong Huang Huali

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful pair of Chinese Qianlong Canton porcelain Tobacco Boxe made in the early 20th century

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Silver Gilt Dragon Snuff Box Wang Hing 1900
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Silver Gilt Dragon Snuff Box Wang Hing 1900

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Silver Gilt Dragon Snuff Box Wang Hing 1900

By Wang Hing & Co., Luen Hing

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty silver dragon snuff box by Luen Hing (Shanghai) and retailed by

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Snuff Bottle Chinese Agate Coral
18th Century Snuff Bottle Chinese Agate Coral

18th Century Snuff Bottle Chinese Agate Coral

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H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 1.19 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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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Agate, Coral

Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong

Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong

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H 1.18 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in

Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in Newark, England

Circa 1910 From our Chinese collection, we are pleased to offer this Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff

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1910s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Antique Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle

Antique Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Chinese Jade snuff bottle. Measures: 4.6cm x 7.6cm, weight 133g In good condition.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Jade

19th Century Bronze Small Tobacco Snuff Box
19th Century Bronze Small Tobacco Snuff Box

19th Century Bronze Small Tobacco Snuff Box

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H 1.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Bronze Small Tobacco Snuff Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An Antique Chinese Gilt and patinated bronze tobacco box, late 19th Century. The high relief gilt

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Tibetan Pewter Porcelain Snuff Bottle
19th Century Chinese Tibetan Pewter Porcelain Snuff Bottle

19th Century Chinese Tibetan Pewter Porcelain Snuff Bottle

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous little Tibetan pewter/brass mix and blue and white porcelain snuff bottle from circa 1870

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Archaistic Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Pewter

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case, TC for Tuck Chang, circa 1900
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case, TC for Tuck Chang, circa 1900

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case, TC for Tuck Chang, circa 1900

By Tuck Chang & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Chinese export silver cigarette case, TC for Tuck Chang, circa 1900. The box of concave

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

19th Century Qing Tibetan Jadeite Silver and Jade Perfume Pendant
19th Century Qing Tibetan Jadeite Silver and Jade Perfume Pendant

19th Century Qing Tibetan Jadeite Silver and Jade Perfume Pendant

Located in Dallas, TX

connects to what appears to be two frogs. Could also have been used for snuff. Lovely piece and very

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Jade, Silver

Antique Chinese Chicken-Bone Jade Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Chicken-Bone Jade Snuff Bottle

Antique Chinese Chicken-Bone Jade Snuff Bottle

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H 2.13 in W 0.88 in D 0.75 in

Antique Chinese Chicken-Bone Jade Snuff Bottle

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese chicken-bone Jade Snuff bottle, tapered and high shouldered vase form, somewhat

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Jade

19th Century Snuff Bottle
19th Century Snuff Bottle

19th Century Snuff Bottle

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H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

19th Century Snuff Bottle

Located in London, GB

A snuff bottle with overlay decoration

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Glass

19th Century Snuff Bottle
19th Century Snuff Bottle

19th Century Snuff Bottle

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H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

19th Century Snuff Bottle

Located in London, GB

A nineteenth century agate snuff bottle with cover

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Agate

A 19th Century Snuff Bottle

A 19th Century Snuff Bottle

Located in London, GB

A porcelain snuff bottle with a dragon motif

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Porcelain

Chinese Enamel Snuff Box in Shell Form, Qianlong Period, circa 1770
Chinese Enamel Snuff Box in Shell Form, Qianlong Period, circa 1770

Chinese Enamel Snuff Box in Shell Form, Qianlong Period, circa 1770

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Rare Chinese export snuff box, enamel on copper, of scallop shell form, the one half

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1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Enamel

Antique Chinese Agate Sleeve Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Agate Sleeve Snuff Bottle

Antique Chinese Agate Sleeve Snuff Bottle

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H 3.75 in W 1.88 in D 0.5 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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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Agate

Cloisonné Dragon Cigarette Box
Cloisonné Dragon Cigarette Box

Cloisonné Dragon Cigarette Box

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H 2.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in

Cloisonné Dragon Cigarette Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pocket cigarette box from China. Reign and date mark on underside of lid interior. From the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Enamel

Mother of Pearl Flowers and Dragonfly on Asian Black Lacquer Snuff Box
Mother of Pearl Flowers and Dragonfly on Asian Black Lacquer Snuff Box

Mother of Pearl Flowers and Dragonfly on Asian Black Lacquer Snuff Box

Located in Cookeville, TN

A dragonfly is flying amongst the inlaid mother of pearl flowers on this Asian black lacquer snuff

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Zinc

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Other

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in gold silk damask. Nicely carved double curved back top and mid section r...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Damask, Mahogany

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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16th Century Indian Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole
Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole

Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole

$27,420

H 1 in W 3.44 in D 2.13 in

Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was crafted by the famed François Nicole. At first glance, the diminutive piece appears to simply be an exquisite 19th-century sn...

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19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Walnut

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

$168,500

H 47 in W 38 in D 38 in

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in New Orleans, LA

Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the fore...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box

$6,450

H 2 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courtship scenes on each side, the casket i...

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18th Century German Rococo Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Porcelain

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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18th Century English Rococo Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

Located in New Orleans, LA

This enchanting Chinese plate, known as Canton enamel, evokes the intrigue and exclusivity of the 18th- century Imperial court. Boasting a magnificent famille rose background hue, th...

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18th Century Other Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Enamel

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Beautiful big bucket vase with two steel handles, Famille verte. Excellent decorated with women and young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback. Elegant precious Chinese...

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18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period
Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period

Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold. It is rare to find a cloisonné e...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

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

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

$68,500

H 1.75 in W 3.13 in D 1.88 in

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...

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18th Century German Other Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Gold

Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box
Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box

Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Louis XV gold & lacquer snuff box Circa Paris, France 1760/1761 With the Charge and Decharge Marks of Eloy Brichard 1756 - 1762 Circular Gold-lined box of gold-colored lacquer wit...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Gold

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette

$22,500

H 0.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette

Located in New Orleans, LA

This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold enveloped in delicate engine-turned...

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19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

$34,500

H 0.88 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful ...

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Gold

Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts
Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts

Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts

Located in London, GB

Very rare Ming dynasty porcelain ewer with ottoman gem-set tombak mounts Chinese and Turkish, 16th/17th century Measures: Tombak: height 20cm, width 17cm, depth 10cm Case: height ...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

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Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique Chinese snuff boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and stone, all antique Chinese snuff boxes available were constructed with great care. Antique Chinese snuff boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Chinese snuff boxes made by Victorian designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique Chinese snuff boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Kwong Man Shing and Zee Wo produced popular antique Chinese snuff boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Chinese Snuff Boxes?

Antique Chinese snuff boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,672, while the lowest priced sells for $126 and the highest can go for as much as $4,127.

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.