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Fine Antique Chinese Carved Carnelian Agate Floral Snuff Bottle Late Qing c.1900
Fine Antique Chinese Carved Carnelian Agate Floral Snuff Bottle Late Qing c.1900

Fine Antique Chinese Carved Carnelian Agate Floral Snuff Bottle Late Qing c.1900

Located in Richmond, CA

Fine antique Chinese carnelian agate snuff bottle of substantial flattened ovoid form, deeply carved in relief with flowering branches, blossoms and scrolling foliage extending aroun...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Bottle

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Agate

Fine Antique Chinese Ruby Red Overlay Glass Double Dragon Snuff Bottle, Qing 19c
Fine Antique Chinese Ruby Red Overlay Glass Double Dragon Snuff Bottle, Qing 19c

Fine Antique Chinese Ruby Red Overlay Glass Double Dragon Snuff Bottle, Qing 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

Fine antique Chinese carved overlay glass snuff bottle of compressed rounded form, carved in ruby-red glass over an opaque skim milk white ground and decorated with a boldly symmetri...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Bottle

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Glass

Set of Four Chinese Snuffboxes or Snuff Bottles, Porcelain Enemaled early 20th c
Set of Four Chinese Snuffboxes or Snuff Bottles, Porcelain Enemaled early 20th c

Set of Four Chinese Snuffboxes or Snuff Bottles, Porcelain Enemaled early 20th c

Located in Labrit, Landes

Set of four snuff bottle made in the early 20th century Porcelain, colored glass and onyx (one plug is in onyx, please see photos). various dimensions: between 2.76 in. and 1.97 in. ...

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1920s Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle

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Onyx

Chinese oxblood porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.
Chinese oxblood porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.

Chinese oxblood porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.5in(W) x 1.5in(D) x 3.2in(H) are the dimensions of the bottle only

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle

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Porcelain

Fine Antique Chinese Carved Mother-of-Pearl Figural Snuff Bottle  Qing c.1900
Fine Antique Chinese Carved Mother-of-Pearl Figural Snuff Bottle  Qing c.1900

Fine Antique Chinese Carved Mother-of-Pearl Figural Snuff Bottle Qing c.1900

Located in Richmond, CA

Fine antique Chinese mother-of-pearl snuff bottle of substantial flattened ovoid form, finely carved in relief and incised with extensive figural scenes across both principal faces.

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Bottle

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Mother-of-Pearl

Pair Chinese Carved Overlay Glass Snuff Bottles Late Qing Early ROC circa 1900
Pair Chinese Carved Overlay Glass Snuff Bottles Late Qing Early ROC circa 1900

Pair Chinese Carved Overlay Glass Snuff Bottles Late Qing Early ROC circa 1900

Located in Richmond, CA

A fine complementary pair of Chinese carved overlay glass snuff bottles dating to the late Qing to early Republic period, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Bottle

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Glass

Antique Ruby Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Fisherman Wood Gatherer Qing c.1900
Antique Ruby Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Fisherman Wood Gatherer Qing c.1900

Antique Ruby Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Fisherman Wood Gatherer Qing c.1900

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Late Qing to Republic period ruby red glass overlay snuff bottle on snow storm ground, depicting a landscape scene with a wood gatherer figure to one side, and a fisherman fi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Bottle

Materials

Glass

Chinese oxblood glazed porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.
Chinese oxblood glazed porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.

Chinese oxblood glazed porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.6in(D) x 1.6in(W) x 3in(H) are the overall dimensions of the bottle including its cover

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle

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Porcelain

Chinese peach blossom porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.
Chinese peach blossom porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.

Chinese peach blossom porcelain snuff bottle, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.6in(W) x 1.6in(D) x 3in(H) are the overall dimensions of the bottle including its cover

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese rock crystal double snuff bottle, 19th c.
Chinese rock crystal double snuff bottle, 19th c.

Chinese rock crystal double snuff bottle, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

provided measurements are the item's overall measurements including its stopper

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle

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Rock Crystal

ANTIQUE CHINESE AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century
ANTIQUE CHINESE AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century

ANTIQUE CHINESE AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Celadon hardstone stopper, Ovoid form. Black hare's-fur decoration suggesting a landscape.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Snuff Bottle

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle  Carved in Amethyst, late 19th century
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle  Carved in Amethyst, late 19th century

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Carved in Amethyst, late 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Very rare Asian snuffbox in carved amethyst. Great workmanship, beautiful stone color! In good condition . Late 19th century Length 7.5 cm, height 2.6 cm

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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Snuff Bottle

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Multi-gemstone

French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut
French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut

French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket snuff flask carved from coquille nut. Amazing small pocket snuff bottle, carved from a large coquille nut.

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Snuff Bottle

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Chestnut, Fruitwood

Chinese Export Porcelain Snuff or Lidded Bottle hand painted, Qing Late 18th C.
Chinese Export Porcelain Snuff or Lidded Bottle hand painted, Qing Late 18th C.

Chinese Export Porcelain Snuff or Lidded Bottle hand painted, Qing Late 18th C.

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese porcelain small Lidded Bottle or snuff Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers, leaves and butterflies , which we date to the late 18th century of the Qing Dynasty.

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Bottle

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France
Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France

Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Mother of Pearl chatelaine perfume scent or snuff bottle. Very intricate details including a butterfly on the base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Bottle

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Beauvais tobacco stoneware
French 19th century Beauvais tobacco stoneware

French 19th century Beauvais tobacco stoneware

Located in Delft, NL

Three tobacco jars and three tobacco snuff bottles. One bottle still has an extra pewter cap inside.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Snuff Bottle

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Pottery

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Porcelain Snuff Vase, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Porcelain Snuff Vase, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Porcelain Snuff Vase, 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Its compact proportions and traditional form give it considerable charm, making it particularly suitable for display within a collection of Chinese porcelain, snuff bottles or Asian ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Snuff Bottle

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Porcelain

Chinese Peking Cut Blue & White Cameo Glass Vase, Ca. ca. 1900-1920
Chinese Peking Cut Blue & White Cameo Glass Vase, Ca. ca. 1900-1920

Chinese Peking Cut Blue & White Cameo Glass Vase, Ca. ca. 1900-1920

Located in New York, NY

It was often used for imperial and high-status decorative objects, including vases, snuff bottles, and bowls. The glass was blown or molded and then often carved or overlaid, similar...

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1910s Japanese Japonisme Antique Snuff Bottle

Materials

Glass

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER
EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Because of the labour required, cinnabar items are usually small, such as vases, boxes, trays and snuff bottles. However buyers should be aware that the cinnabar technique has been ...

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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Snuff Bottle

Materials

Wood

Chinese Grey Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Chinese Grey Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Chinese Grey Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This min...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Bottle

Materials

Agate

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Antique Snuff Bottle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique snuff bottle you’re looking for. Each antique snuff bottle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, glass and agate. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique snuff bottle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique snuff bottle made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique snuff bottle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Delft, Imperial Glass Co. and Joseph Taylor produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Snuff Bottle?

Prices for an antique snuff bottle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $19,850, while the average can fetch as much as $698.

Questions About Antique Snuff Bottle

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Snuff bottles are containers designed to hold small amounts of snuff, which is a type of powdered tobacco popularized in China during the Qing Dynasty for its medicinal advantages. Find a variety of antique and modern snuff bottles to shop on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese snuff bottles are decorative containers originally produced during the Qing Dynasty. Their original purpose was to hold powdered tobacco. However, most people use snuff bottles as decorative objects today. You can find a range of Chinese snuff bottles on 1stDibs.