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A Large Silver Russian Snuff Box, Late 19th Century. Hebrew - Judaica
A Large Silver Russian Snuff Box, Late 19th Century. Hebrew - Judaica

A Large Silver Russian Snuff Box, Late 19th Century. Hebrew - Judaica

Located in New York, NY

This large Russian silver snuff box from the late 19th century is a finely crafted and substantial piece, reflecting the opulence and attention to detail typical of the period.

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box
Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box

Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A total of 299,801 souls are meticulously counted for the owner’s knowledge. Crafted in Russia in 1824, this box was far more than a decorative object for carrying snuff.

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19th Century Russian Other Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Nickel-silver snuff box with Russian floral scrolls and gold clasp
Nickel-silver snuff box with Russian floral scrolls and gold clasp

Nickel-silver snuff box with Russian floral scrolls and gold clasp

$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 adornment on the clasp and hinged lid.

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19th Century European Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box By The Lukutun Factory 5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"

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19th Century Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Wood, Paper

Russian silver snuff box with a curved shape and traces of engraving
Russian silver snuff box with a curved shape and traces of engraving

Russian silver snuff box with a curved shape and traces of engraving

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Russian silver snuff box with a curved shape and traces of engraving.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in nickel silver in the Russian style with a gold base and city motifs
Snuff box in nickel silver in the Russian style with a gold base and city motifs

Snuff box in nickel silver in the Russian style with a gold base and city motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in nickel-plated silver in the Russian style with a gold bottom and city motifs.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver and niello tobacco box, Moscow, Russia 1879.
Silver and niello tobacco box, Moscow, Russia 1879.

Silver and niello tobacco box, Moscow, Russia 1879.

Located in Milan, IT

Silver and niello snuffbox. The tobacco box, made of 84 zolotnik silver (875/1000) is rectangular in shape with a soap bar body, with rounded corners and rounded profiles. The entire...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Russian Lacquer Painted Snuffbox Trinket Box
Early 19th Century Russian Lacquer Painted Snuffbox Trinket Box

Early 19th Century Russian Lacquer Painted Snuffbox Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

18th century Russian snuffbox or pillbox featuring an elaborate painting on the lid of a turkey and children. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets. Thi...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900
Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900

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 tsar of Russia this box is from the early 1900 10.5 x 6.2 cm, heigth 3 cm

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Early 20th Century International Style Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Paper

Russian Silver Niello Tobacco Box, Moscow, circa 1820-1830
Russian Silver Niello Tobacco Box, Moscow, circa 1820-1830

Russian Silver Niello Tobacco Box, Moscow, circa 1820-1830

By Gustav Klingert

Located in Sarasota, FL

Russian silver niello tobacco box with finely etched pastoral scenes and interior gold wash. The box is marked on inside with "84" for Russian silver, cyrillic "IO" for maker's initi...

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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case in Shoe Form, Circa 1855
Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case in Shoe Form, Circa 1855

Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case in Shoe Form, Circa 1855

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...

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1850s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian tobacco containers with carved and painted decoration, treen, C 1890
Russian tobacco containers with carved and painted decoration, treen, C 1890

Russian tobacco containers with carved and painted decoration, treen, C 1890

Located in Central England, GB

This rare pair of Russian folk art treen tobacco containers are beautifully hand turned from one solid piece of limewood. They have well hollowed interiors with a neatly fitting lid ...

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Late 19th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Wood

Russian Gold  14k Cigarette Case St. Petersburg, pre-1917
Russian Gold  14k Cigarette Case St. Petersburg, pre-1917

Russian Gold 14k Cigarette Case St. Petersburg, pre-1917

$27,500

H 0.625 in W 3.875 in D 2.75 in

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.

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Late 19th Century Baltic Late Victorian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

A Silver Gilt and Yamsk Jasper Box of Achilles
A Silver Gilt and Yamsk Jasper Box of Achilles

A Silver Gilt and Yamsk Jasper Box of Achilles

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Such precious objets de vertu were dispatched as diplomatic presentation gifts abroad. Similar Yamsk Jasper snuff boxes featuring carved cameos of Russian czars have also been identi...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Jasper, Silver

1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr
1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr

1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr

Located in SE

Russian Silver pill or snuff box with fine niello decorations on all sides with vacant square cartouche on the top of the lid, with handy nail - catcher attached.

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1870s Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Niello

Antique Russian Silver & Niello Cigar Case with Sukharev Tower
Antique Russian Silver & Niello Cigar Case with Sukharev Tower

Antique Russian Silver & Niello Cigar Case with Sukharev Tower

Located in New York, NY

Russian silver and niello box depicting long-lost Moscow landmark, ca 1879. Rectangular with curved corners; right-hinged with push tab. On cover is the Sukharev Tower, a ceremonial ...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

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1820s 18 Karat Tri-Color Russian Snuff Box
1820s 18 Karat Tri-Color Russian Snuff Box

1820s 18 Karat Tri-Color Russian Snuff Box

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W 2.49 in D 0.63 in L 3.39 in

1820s 18 Karat Tri-Color Russian Snuff Box

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Authentic Russian Stuff Box designed in 18 karat tri-tone gold (rose, yellow and green color). Stamped with queen/woman with hat hallmark and "5" = 5 ounces of gold. This pieces was ...

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1820s Georgian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866
Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866

Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866

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H 0.63 in W 2.88 in D 1.63 in

Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A Russian silver snuff box from the reign of Tsar Alexander III, the hinged cover nielloed with a stylized scene of the Palace Square in St.

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1860s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century
"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Snuff box in tortoise shell, with refined gold framing.

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Early 19th Century Russian Romantic Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box
Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box

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H 1.8 in W 3.7 in D 2.4 in

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box

Located in London, GB

The date mark that is stamped on this box is 1894 Assayer's mark AA (Anatoly A Artsybashev). Cover and sides with foliate scrolls in red, white, a gold initial on top,mauve, apple-...

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1890s Ukrainian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Sterling Silver

Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box
Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box

Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box

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H 0.8 in W 3.3 in D 1.6 in

Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box

By Ivan Klebnikov

Located in London, GB

Cyrillic Mark of Khlebnikov with Imperial Warrant, Moscow, Circa 1890 A silver-gilt and shaded enamel case, Khlebnikov, Moscow, before 1899 the rectangular hinged box with scrolling...

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1890s Ukrainian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver, Enamel

Antique 20th Century Russian Gold and Silver Cigarette-Case by Khlebnikov
Antique 20th Century Russian Gold and Silver Cigarette-Case by Khlebnikov

Antique 20th Century Russian Gold and Silver Cigarette-Case by Khlebnikov

By Ivan Khlebnikov

Located in Paris, FR

Unusual silver cigarette-case, almost totally covered by 23 thick and heavy pink gold labels or stamps engraved with an handwritten signatures (Charlie Farrell, Edward Ustrissov, F B...

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Early 20th Century Russian Other Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Russian 1898 Moscow Niello Rectangular Snuff Box in .875 Sterling Silver
Russian 1898 Moscow Niello Rectangular Snuff Box in .875 Sterling Silver

Russian 1898 Moscow Niello Rectangular Snuff Box in .875 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Russian snuff box designed by Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin.

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1890s Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Russian Gold and Diamond Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box
Russian Gold and Diamond Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box

Russian Gold and Diamond Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Features noble crest of a crown and initials formed with diamond, 19th century, Russia.

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Antique Russian Cigarette Case
Antique Russian Cigarette Case

Antique Russian Cigarette Case

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H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Antique Russian Cigarette Case

By Imperial Russia

Located in Sofia, BG

A very fine antique Russian silver and shaded cloisonné enamel cigarette case, made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917, Enameled in Medieval Russian style with floral designs against t...

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Early 1900s Russian Empire Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Antique Russian Silver and Niello Enamel Snuff Box, 1850s
Antique Russian Silver and Niello Enamel Snuff Box, 1850s

Antique Russian Silver and Niello Enamel Snuff Box, 1850s

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver and niello enamel box; an addition to our Russian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Russian silver box has...

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1850s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver

Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box, Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin, 1824
Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box, Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin, 1824

Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box, Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin, 1824

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box, Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin, 1824.

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Solid Silver Enamel Snuff Box by Gustav Klingert, 1890
Antique Russian Solid Silver Enamel Snuff Box by Gustav Klingert, 1890

Antique Russian Solid Silver Enamel Snuff Box by Gustav Klingert, 1890

By Gustav Klingert

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique 19th century Imperial Russian parcel gilt solid silver and cloisonne' enamel snuff box, of circular form, all of the surface enamelled in opaque blue with pert...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Enamel, Silver

Imperial Russian 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Keibel, St-Petersburg, circa 1830
Imperial Russian 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Keibel, St-Petersburg, circa 1830

Imperial Russian 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Keibel, St-Petersburg, circa 1830

By Keibel

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian 18-karat gold snuff box, of rectangular form with rounded corners, beautifully engraved with engine turned decoration, lid applied with a cast f...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Antique Imperial Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel & Amethyst Snuff Box, circa 1830
Antique Imperial Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel & Amethyst Snuff Box, circa 1830

Antique Imperial Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel & Amethyst Snuff Box, circa 1830

By Keibel

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian 14-karat gold snuff box, of cartouche form with bombe sides, the base carved out of amethyst, mounted with a gold lid, chased and engraved with ...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Amethyst, Gold, Enamel

Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold
Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold

Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold

By Henrik Wigström 1

Located in Miami, FL

A snuff gold box designed by Henrik Wigström. Beautiful neo classic snuff box, created in St, Petersburg Russia, at the workshop of Henrik Wigström, back in the 1908.

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Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Gold, Enamel

19th Century Russian Royal Presentation 14-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box
19th Century Russian Royal Presentation 14-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box

19th Century Russian Royal Presentation 14-Karat Three-Color Gold Snuff Box

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Russian Royal presentation three-colored 14-karat gold snuff box, of elongated rectangular form with slightly rounded corners, all sides beautifully engraved wit...

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19th Century German Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Gold

19th Century Russian Presentation 14-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1870
19th Century Russian Presentation 14-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1870

19th Century Russian Presentation 14-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Russian presentation 14-karat gold and enamel snuff box, of elongated rectangular form with slightly rounded corners, all sides beautifully engraved with engine ...

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19th Century German Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Gold, Enamel

20th Century Russian Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov
20th Century Russian Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov

20th Century Russian Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov

By Fedor Ovchinnikov

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Imperial Russian solid silver tromp l'oeil cigar box, rectangular, the hinged cover, sides and base chased and engraved to simulate woodgrain and tobacco t...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

20th Century Russian Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov
20th Century Russian Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov

20th Century Russian Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov

By Fedor Ovchinnikov

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Imperial Russian solid silver tromp l'oeil cigar box, rectangular, the hinged cover, sides and base chased and engraved to simulate woodgrain and tobacco t...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Silver Niello Box Case Moscow, 1895, GK, Gustav Gustavovich Klingert
Russian Silver Niello Box Case Moscow, 1895, GK, Gustav Gustavovich Klingert

Russian Silver Niello Box Case Moscow, 1895, GK, Gustav Gustavovich Klingert

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Russian silver niello box case, Moscow, 1895. GK, Gustav Gustavovich Klingert Assayer Anatoli? Apollonovich Artsibashev. Cover with troika scene, base with profuse scrolling ...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

19th Century Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Match Box, Moscow, c.1890
19th Century Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Match Box, Moscow, c.1890

19th Century Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Match Box, Moscow, c.1890

By Grachev Brothers

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Russian solid silver & enamel match box, of traditional design, decorated with multi-coloured champleve enamel. Hallmarked Russian silver 88 (915 standard), Mosc...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver, Enamel

Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov
Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov

Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box, Ovchinnikov

By Fedor Ovchinnikov

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique early 20th century Imperial Russian solid silver tromp l'oeil cigar box, rectangular, the hinged cover, sides and base chased and engraved to simulate woodgrain ...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

RUSSIAN 1860 Antique Pietra Dura Dog Gold Oval Pill Box In Solid 14Kt Yellow
RUSSIAN 1860 Antique Pietra Dura Dog Gold Oval Pill Box In Solid 14Kt Yellow

RUSSIAN 1860 Antique Pietra Dura Dog Gold Oval Pill Box In Solid 14Kt Yellow

Located in Miami, FL

Antique gold box with Pietra-Dura panel. This is a beautiful antique oval box created in Russia back in the 1860. The box has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats (56 zolo...

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1860s Russian Early Victorian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

Russian Enamel Cigarette Case
Russian Enamel Cigarette Case

Russian Enamel Cigarette Case

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H 0.2 in W 3.88 in D 3.5 in

Russian Enamel Cigarette Case

Located in New Orleans, LA

This elegant Russian enamel cigarette case is crafted of gilt silver and decorated with a bright floral design of cloisonné enamel. A turquoise-blue enamel thumb piece completes the ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Other Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Silver Cigarette Case, 1908-1926, Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin, Moscow
Russian Silver Cigarette Case, 1908-1926, Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin, Moscow

Russian Silver Cigarette Case, 1908-1926, Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin, Moscow

By Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Russian silver cigarette case, 1908-1926, Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin, Moscow Kokoshnik mark. The box cover with stylised deco foliate design, interior of both cover and base maker's ma...

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver

Russian Niello Silver Cigarette Cheroot Case, Moscow 1887 Andrey Postnikov
Russian Niello Silver Cigarette Cheroot Case, Moscow 1887 Andrey Postnikov

Russian Niello Silver Cigarette Cheroot Case, Moscow 1887 Andrey Postnikov

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Russian Niello silver cigarette cheroot case, Moscow 1887 Andrey Postnikov, assay master Alexander Romanov. Rectangular cushion form, decorated with Niello Moscow building and bridge...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Refined Cigarette Etui in Silver, 1908-1926, Made in Moscow, Russia
Refined Cigarette Etui in Silver, 1908-1926, Made in Moscow, Russia

Refined Cigarette Etui in Silver, 1908-1926, Made in Moscow, Russia

Located in Knivsta, SE

Refined Cigarette Etui in Silver, 1908-1926, Made in Moscow, Russia. A beautiful case for cigarettes of Russian origin. Adorned with a series of stylized and elegant flowing interlo...

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1910s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver

19th Century Russian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, Khlebnikov, circa 1874
19th Century Russian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, Khlebnikov, circa 1874

19th Century Russian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, Khlebnikov, circa 1874

By Ivan Khlebnikov

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian large solid silver and enamel cigar case, of rounded rectangular form, the surface enameled in opaque blue and white diaper, the lid engraved wi...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Russian Faberge Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, a Hollming, circa 1910
Antique Russian Faberge Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, a Hollming, circa 1910

Antique Russian Faberge Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, a Hollming, circa 1910

By Fabergé, August Hollming 1

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique early-20th century rare Russian Faberge 14 Karat gold cigarette case, samorodok decoration, cleverly designed invisible lid and hinge, top set with a ruby cabo...

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

19th Century Russian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, by Ovchinnikov, circa 1866
19th Century Russian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, by Ovchinnikov, circa 1866

19th Century Russian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, by Ovchinnikov, circa 1866

By Pavel Ovchinnikov

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian large solid silver and enamel cigar case, of rounded rectangular form, the surface applied with black enamel depicting a hunting hound amongst b...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, circa 1890
Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, circa 1890

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, circa 1890

By Nikolai Nemirov-Kolodkin

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian solid silver and enamel cigarette case, rectangular form with rounded corners, both side decorated with traditional Russian stylized flowers and...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver, Enamel

Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello
Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello

Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello

By Ivan Ivanovich Futikin

Located in Miami, FL

Vesta case with wick cord designed by Futikin Ivan Ivanovich. Exceptional and very beautiful vesta striker case from the late 19rh century, created in Moscow during the Imperial Rus...

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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Fine and Heavy 19th Century Russian Silver (.875 Fine) and Niello Snuffbox
Fine and Heavy 19th Century Russian Silver (.875 Fine) and Niello Snuffbox

Fine and Heavy 19th Century Russian Silver (.875 Fine) and Niello Snuffbox

By Fyodor Ivanov

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The rectangular shaped body decorated with niello detail, the lid and underside showing town vignettes against gilt-washed stippled fields. The hinged lid opening to a richly gilded ...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870
Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870

Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870

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H 0.9 in W 5.2 in D 3.7 in

Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver snuff box modelled in the form of a trunk; an addition to our Russian silverware collection.

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1870s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Malachite Micro Mosaic Snuff Box
Russian Malachite Micro Mosaic Snuff Box

Russian Malachite Micro Mosaic Snuff Box

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H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in

Russian Malachite Micro Mosaic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A Russian malachite snuff box with a Roman micro mosaic representing the Colosseum.

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19th Century European Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Malachite

Cigarette Case by Fabergé
Cigarette Case by Fabergé

Cigarette Case by Fabergé

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H 0.79 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in

Cigarette Case by Fabergé

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Sofia, BG

Gilt and guilloche silver; cobalt blue translucent enamel St. Petersburg, Russia, 1908-1926 Fabergé, 1910 High-quality accessory by the famous Russian jeweler The elegant cigaret...

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1910s Russian Empire Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case circa 1900 Capercaille Bird
Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case circa 1900 Capercaille Bird

Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case circa 1900 Capercaille Bird

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous Austrian silver and enamel cigarette case decorated with a wonderful image in rich enamelled colours showing a Capercaille on a branch. This image is created with a strong...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Enamel

Malachite Snuffbox, 19th Century
Malachite Snuffbox, 19th Century

Malachite Snuffbox, 19th Century

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H 1.19 in W 2.29 in D 1.38 in

Malachite Snuffbox, 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A malachite snuffbox, 19th century.

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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Snuff Box

Antique Yellow and Rose Gold Cigarette Case by Fabergé
Antique Yellow and Rose Gold Cigarette Case by Fabergé

Antique Yellow and Rose Gold Cigarette Case by Fabergé

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian 14-carat yellow and rose gold cigarette case made by Fabergé; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This excepti...

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1910s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Malachite Snuffbox
Malachite Snuffbox

Malachite Snuffbox

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H 0.79 in W 2.56 in L 0.79 in

Malachite Snuffbox

Located in Stockholm, SE

A malachite and gilt snuffbox, 19th century.

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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

1820s Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box Alexey Sokolov Moscow
1820s Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box Alexey Sokolov Moscow

1820s Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box Alexey Sokolov Moscow

Located in Firenze, IT

Mark of AS (Cyrillic), probably for Alexey Sokolov Moscow 1820ca Oblong with rounded corners & gilt interior, cover depicting Tsar Alexander I and Tsarina Elizabeth, flanked by mil...

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1820s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver

Silver-Gilt Portrait Medallion Snuff Box, Moscow, circa 1780
Silver-Gilt Portrait Medallion Snuff Box, Moscow, circa 1780

Silver-Gilt Portrait Medallion Snuff Box, Moscow, circa 1780

Located in Firenze, IT

Circular, the lid applied with a medal by Jaeger commemorating the 1776 marriage of Grand Duke Paul and Sophia Dorothea von Württemberg, the base decorated with a allegory of War a...

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1780s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Silver Niello Box, Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin, 1824
Russian Silver Niello Box, Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin, 1824

Russian Silver Niello Box, Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin, 1824

Located in Toronto, ON

Fine Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box, assayer Nikolaì Lukich Dubrovin 1824.

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Niello

Russian 19th Century Silver Niello Pill or Snuff Box
Russian 19th Century Silver Niello Pill or Snuff Box

Russian 19th Century Silver Niello Pill or Snuff Box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice Russian Niello silver snuff or pill box with hallmarks.

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box, by D.P. Nikitin, Circa.1908-1917
Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box, by D.P. Nikitin, Circa.1908-1917

Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box, by D.P. Nikitin, Circa.1908-1917

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box Maker : by D.P. Nikitin Russia Circa.1908-1917 Fully hallmarked Dimensions - Size : 7.1 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm Weight : 74 grams Condition: Has some micro ...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Henrik Wigström Russia 1908 St Petersburg Enameled Snuff Pill Box in 14Kt Gold
Henrik Wigström Russia 1908 St Petersburg Enameled Snuff Pill Box in 14Kt Gold

Henrik Wigström Russia 1908 St Petersburg Enameled Snuff Pill Box in 14Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A snuff gold box designed by Henrik Wigström. Beautiful neo classic snuff box, created in St, Petersburg Russia, at the workshop of Henrik Wigström, back in the 1908.

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Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Russian Blue Enameled Silver Snuff Box by Gustav Klingert
Russian Blue Enameled Silver Snuff Box by Gustav Klingert

Russian Blue Enameled Silver Snuff Box by Gustav Klingert

By Gustav Klingert

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Russian enameled silver cushion shaped snuff box.

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1880s Russian Islamic Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Enamel

1873 Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box
1873 Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box

1873 Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box

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H 0.75 in W 3 in D 1.75 in

1873 Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This engraved rectangular silver snuff box is decorated with the scene of a group of Russian buildings- one in the center appears to be a palace with a flag.

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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Grachev Brothers Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Snuff Box
Grachev Brothers Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Snuff Box

Grachev Brothers Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Snuff Box

By Grachev Brothers

Located in London, GB

This silver gilt snuff box is the work of the Russian Grachev Brothers, who worked in St Petersburg towards the end of the 19th century and became the official suppliers to the Russi...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Silver, Enamel

Antique 20th Century Russian 11 Artel Solid Silver and Enamel Snuff Box
Antique 20th Century Russian 11 Artel Solid Silver and Enamel Snuff Box

Antique 20th Century Russian 11 Artel Solid Silver and Enamel Snuff Box

By Artel

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description: Antique early-20th century Imperial Russian solid silver and enamel octgonal snuff box, all side decorated with traditional Russian stylized flowers and foliage in po...

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Enamel, Silver

1880s Imperial Russian Faberge Romanov Burl Wood Presentation Cigarette Case
1880s Imperial Russian Faberge Romanov Burl Wood Presentation Cigarette Case

1880s Imperial Russian Faberge Romanov Burl Wood Presentation Cigarette Case

By Fabergé

Located in Vero Beach, FL

1880s Imperial Russian Faberge Romanov burl wood presentation cigarette case box coat of arms crest. These cigarette cases were made in a limited number by the workshop of Peter C...

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Late 19th Century Russian Other Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Burl

Russian Silver Cigarette Case, Yu. H. A, (Cyrillic), Moscow 1927-1954
Russian Silver Cigarette Case, Yu. H. A, (Cyrillic), Moscow 1927-1954

Russian Silver Cigarette Case, Yu. H. A, (Cyrillic), Moscow 1927-1954

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Russian Silver cigarette case, Yu. H. A, (Cyrillic) Moscow 1927-54, 875 std. The front cover with branch foliage decoration, the thumb-piece set with an oval red cabochon. Measures: ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Russian Silver and Champleve Enamel Cigarette Case by Gustav Klingert 1889
Russian Silver and Champleve Enamel Cigarette Case by Gustav Klingert 1889

Russian Silver and Champleve Enamel Cigarette Case by Gustav Klingert 1889

Located in Sarasota, FL

Russian silver and champleve enamel cigarette case by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1889. The case has full set of hallmarks. Weight 102 g or 3.3 t.oz.

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1880s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, circa 1890
Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, circa 1890

By Gustav Klingert

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description: Antique 19th century imperial Russian parcel-gilt solid silver and cloisonné' enamel cigarette case, all of the surface enameled in opaque blue with pertruding filigr...

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19th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Small Burl Walnut Cigarette Case, Early 20th Century
Small Burl Walnut Cigarette Case, Early 20th Century

Small Burl Walnut Cigarette Case, Early 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Probably Russian with space for hand rolled cigarettes.

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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Wood

Imperial Glasswork of St. Petersburg 1900s Cobalt Blue Glass Egg on Stand
Imperial Glasswork of St. Petersburg 1900s Cobalt Blue Glass Egg on Stand

Imperial Glasswork of St. Petersburg 1900s Cobalt Blue Glass Egg on Stand

Located in Miami, FL

Attributed to the Imperial Glassworks of Saint Petersburg, Russia, an early 1900 cobalt blue glass Egg with gilt stand. Enameled paint decoration with turn of the century trains and ...

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Early 1900s Russian Belle Époque Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Silver Floral Niello Snuff Pill Trinket Box Dated 1836 Moscow
Antique Russian Silver Floral Niello Snuff Pill Trinket Box Dated 1836 Moscow

Antique Russian Silver Floral Niello Snuff Pill Trinket Box Dated 1836 Moscow

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Antique Moscow, Imperial Russian niello snuff, pill, tobacco or trinket box featuring a beautiful floral design on top and bottom and diamond design sides.

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1830s Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze, Enamel

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$1,184

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$655,000

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Located in New York, NY

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15th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Located in Pasadena, TX

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20th Century Russian Antique Russian Snuff Box

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Antique Russian Lacquered Box with Hand Painted Top

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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Softwood

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By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique Russian Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Russian snuff box for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and enamel, every antique Russian snuff box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Russian snuff box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Russian snuff box, designed in the Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Russian snuff box over the years, but those crafted by August Hollming, Borisov Yakov Alekseev and Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Russian Snuff Box?

The average selling price for an antique Russian snuff box at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $682 on the low end and $23,970 for the highest priced.

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.