18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
18th century papier-mâché small snuff box A black lacquered papier-mâché snuff box with a silver
18th Century Dutch Antique Papier Mache Snuff Box Snuff Boxes
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18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
18th century papier-mâché small snuff box A black lacquered papier-mâché snuff box with a silver
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French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box Lacquered Papier Mâché Snuff Box
Paper
Set of 24 Painted Papier Mache and Metal Snuff Boxes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This diverse set of early 19th-century English painted snuff boxes, of various shapes and sizes
Metal
$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
$326Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in W 2.56 in D 1.38 in
Early 19th Century Papier-Mâché Snuff Box with Silver Inlay, c.1820
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 19th Century Papier-Mâché Snuff Box with Silver Inlay, c.1820 A small and decorative early
Silver
$326Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 2.56 in D 1.38 in
Small 19th Century Papier-Mâché Snuff Box – Gilt Lacquer Decoration, c.1830
Located in Worcester, GB
Small 19th Century Papier-Mâché Snuff Box – Gilt Lacquer Decoration, c.1830 A small early 19th
Lacquer
$1,200
H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Antique Qajar Period Persian Papier Machê Snuff Box Depicting Chovgan or Polo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Persian papier machê snuff box. Consisting of a lacquered papier machê with
Paper
$1,793
H 0.79 in Dm 3.94 in
19th Century French Papier Maché Snuff Box with Landscape and Figures Painting
Located in Milano, MI
French Painted Papier Maché Snuffbox 1800s. Snuff box of circular shape with fine painting on the
Other
Paper Mache Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century This rectangular, oblong snuff box is
Silver
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
Gold
19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes
Located in Delft, NL
19th century wooden shoe shaped snuff boxes Snuff boxes in the shape of a shoe. One papier-mache
Pewter
Small Ebonised Snuff Box With Painted Cricket Scene
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ebonised Papier Mache Cricket Snuff Box. An early Victorian black lacquered rectangle Papier-mâché
Paper
Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A black paper mache box with the portrait of Tsarina Alexandra, wife of Tsar Nicholas II , the last
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German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century A German 19th Century snuff box made of Papier-Mâché
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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
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Smoking Man
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, painted with a portrait of a smoking man A snuff box painted with a
Paper
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$296Sale Price|68% Off
H 0.8 in W 3.65 in D 2.55 in
19th Century Lacquered Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Parrot and Lady
By Stobwasser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th century hand painted black lacquered Papier-Mâché snuff box or vanity box Crafted in
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Set of three collector's snuff boxes, 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A fine set of three antique snuff boxes, each illustrating a distinct 19th-century material and
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Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box
By Stobwasser
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This papier mache snuff box is decorated with a hand painted portrait of a well dressed lady of the
Paper
Georgian 1820 painted papier-mâché table snuff box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Georgian 1820 painted papier-mâché table snuff box of a lady in blue white and gold, it measures
Paper
Unavailable
H 1.38 in Dm 2.56 in
19th C French Decoupage Papier Mâché Box with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French black papier mâché trinket box with decoupage chinoiserie scene. Elegant small
Unavailable
Early 19th Century Shoe-Shaped Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
A curious yet finely executed early 19th century papier-mâché snuff box. The details on the shoe
Early Patriotic Federal Eagle Snuff Box
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique lacquered papier mache snuff box with American Eagle, circa 1812. Rare patriotic themed
Paper
Antique Snuff Box General Lafayette Landing, Historical
Located in Acworth, GA
Marquis de Lafayette portrait inscription snuff box, circa 1830. Historical antique snuff box
Paper
Unavailable
H 1 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Historical Snuff Box Early View of Capitol Rare President Presidential
Located in Acworth, GA
Very rare antique and important papier mache snuff box, American interest. The Capitol At
Paper
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
was also a center for papier-mâché snuff boxes, which were hardened with multiple layers of enamel
Brass
Regency Papier Mâché Snuff Box
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency papier mâché snuff box with a painting of a lady wearing an elaborate headdress.
Paper
Extra Large Stobwasser Lacquered Papier Mache Snuff Box Depicting William IV
By Stobwasser
Located in Spencertown, NY
The black papier mache snuff box inscribed top interior '164. William IV King of Great Britain
Plaster
German Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
snuff box. Crafted of papier maché, the piece was made by the popular Stobwasser Factory in Braunschweig
Chrome
Sold
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Antique Grand Tour Georgian Papier Mache Horn Snuff Boxes Lady's Etui Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
sterling silver mount and dome top hinged lid and two Snuff miniature boxes of traditional form and size
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.5 in Dm 2.75 in
A painted Papier-mâché snuff box inscribed with provenance to a gunner on Victor
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A painted Papier-mâché snuff box inscribed with provenance to a gunner on Victory at Trafalgar
Paper
Sold
H 0.71 in Dm 3.63 in
18th Century Lacquered Papier-mâché Snuff Box, Kalverstraat No. 224 Amsterdam
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century lacquered papier-mâché snuff box, Het nieuwe Fransche Koffyhuis "The French new
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English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the
Silver
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H 0.8 in W 3.3 in D 2.6 in
Early 19th Century Hand Painted Stobwasser Type Papier Mache Table Snuff Box
By Stobwasser
Located in London, GB
A superb quality large early 19th century rectangular papier mache table snuff box with hand
Paper
Papier Mache' Snuff "Battle of Tippecanoe"
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare papier mache snuff box decorated with a scene depicting "Harrison's victory in the battle of
Lacquer, Papier Mâché
An Early 19th Century English Papier-Mâché Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century English circular papier-mâché snuff box painted with a gentleman holding a
Papier Mache' Snuff "Sleeping Beauty"
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful rare French snuff box featuring a scene from "Sleeping Beauty".
Antique Painted Snuff Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming painted snuff box featuring a beatiful woman presumably overcome by love.
Paint, Papier Mâché
Sold
H 0.89 in Dm 2.37 in
19th C. French Papier Mâché Snuff or Pill Box Black with Inlaid metal Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black French Papier Mâché box inlaid with delicate coin silver metal design. Circa 1890
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...
Agate, Gold
German Neoclassical Painted Lacquer Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
By Stobwasser
Located in Spencertown, NY
German neoclassical round snuff box with ancient Roman scene.
Lacquer
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.
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