Edwardian Cigarette Case by Joseph Gloster, 9K Rose Gold, 1902
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English 9-karat rose gold and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of smoking related silverware. This...
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel sentry vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional an...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette made by Samuel Pemberton; an addition to our silver boxes collection This antique Georgi...
Sterling Silver
$513Sale Price|65% Off
Smooth silver snuffbox with engraved equestrian scene
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Plain silver snuffbox with engraved equestrian scene. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Mark: Leão passante. Weight: 170.53 grams. Dimensions: 12.8x2.5cm. Content: 833/1000....
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Art Nouveau silver snuffbox with floral reliefs & paper holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with floral reliefs in the Art Nouveau style, with a paper holder and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight: 9...
Silver
$560Sale Price|30% Off
Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with a relief horse figure
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with a horse figure in relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 94.96 grams. Dimensions: 8.5X7.8cm. ...
Silver
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Smooth silver snuffbox with flowers on the hinged lid in the Art Nouveau style
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Plain silver snuffbox with flowers on the hinged lid in the Art Nouveau style. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 111.63 grams. Dimension...
Silver
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
Silver snuffbox with idyllic scene in high relief
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with idyllic scene in high relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 107.74 grams. Dimensions: 8x5cm. Content: 833/1000. Ass...
Silver
$665Sale Price|30% Off
Smooth silver snuffbox with a curved shape and a hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver snuffbox with curved shape and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 101.45 grams. Dimensions: 9.5x7cm. Content: 925/1000....
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Silver snuffbox with city motifs engraved on a surrounding frame
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with city motifs engraved on a surrounding frame. Metal: Silver. Origin: Nederlandesa. Brand: Leão Passante. Weight: 99.79 grams. Dimensions: 12.5cm x 7c...
Silver
$490Sale Price|30% Off
Silver Art Nouveau snuffbox with female figure & paper holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with a female figure in relief and a holder for rolling papers inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: W...
Silver
$308Sale Price|65% Off
Silver snuffbox with relief lid & interior paper holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with support for cigarette papers on the inside and reliefs on the hinged lid in the Art Nouveau style. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali ...
Silver
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Silver snuffbox with city-view engravings & guilloche background
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with engravings surrounding a card with a city panorama and a guilloche background. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 49.28 gra...
Silver
Rectangular silver snuffbox
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver snuffbox with grooves, hinged lid and interior with support for cigarette papers. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1...
Silver
Guilloche silver snuffbox
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver snuffbox with bands along the length and support for rolling papers inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 90.08 grams...
Silver
Rectangular silver snuffbox with rounded corners and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver snuffbox with rounded corners, hinged lid and embossed female figure in the Art Nouveau style. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Tit...
Silver
Rectangular silver snuffbox
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver snuffbox with engravings alluding to a bucolic scene. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Brand: Walking Lion. Weight: 172.69 grams. Dimensions: 13.7cm x 2....
Silver
Smooth silver snuffbox in British style, elliptical shape
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Plain silver snuffbox in British style, elliptical in shape and with a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 68.45 grams. Dimensions: 8.3cm...
Silver
Guilloche silver snuffbox with bands at the top
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver snuffbox with bands at the top and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 90.39 grams. Dimensions: 9.5cmx1cm. Content: 925/1...
Silver
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Silver snuffbox and matchbox
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox and matchbox with twisted lighter and rolling system, engraved floral elements and monogram card. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Tit...
Silver
$490Sale Price|30% Off
Snuffbox in guilloche silver on the lid & interior w/ support for rolling papers
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuffbox in guilloche silver on the lid and interior with support for rolling papers. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 80.68 grams. Dim...
Silver
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Silver snuffbox with fluting and crimped engraving, hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with fluting and crimped engraving, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 61.26 grams. Dimensions: 7.5cmx4cm. Con...
Silver
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Silver Art Nouveau snuffbox with dog’s head in high relief
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with a dog's head in high relief surrounded by floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 90.94...
Silver
$437Sale Price|30% Off
Smooth silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Plain silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title. Weight: 84.63 grams. Dimensions: 8.4x5.7. Content:...
Silver
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Smooth silver snuffbox with reliefs on the lid for opening
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver snuffbox with reliefs on the lid for opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 174.59 grams. Dimensions: 10.9x6.8cm. Content: 925/10...
Silver
Silver Art Nouveau snuffbox depicting horsemen in relief
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with reliefs depicting knights in a horse riding scene. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 96.69 grams...
Silver
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Guilloche silver snuffbox with friezes, monogram & gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuffbox in guilloche silver with raised friezes surrounding a monogram card and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 144.79...
Silver
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Silver snuffbox with dog relief & interior paper holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with relief dog figure and interior with support for rolling papers and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 124....
Silver
FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
Located in Miami, FL
A French art deco modernist cigarette case. This is a gorgeous cigarettes case created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 1925-1930. The case has been crafted i...
Silver
19th Century Treenware Walnut Tobacco Jar
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand turned treen tobacco box made from walnut. The lid is expertly turned and is topped with a finial over a fabulous hand turned base. The walnut is a handsome color...
Walnut
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined mid-19th century personal writing accessory, the rectangular case sheathed in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey an...
Shell, Velvet
Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English 9-karat yellow gold and rose gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique...
Gold
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.
Gold
Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antiq...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case
By Thomas Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination sovereign or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection. This excepti...
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This...
Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Tobacco Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A piece that bridges the line between function and quiet artistry, this 19th-century English tobacco jar carries the charm of something handmade, meant to be lived with. Its barrel f...
Maple, Walnut
Antique Chinese Silver Cigarette Case by Zee Wo, Qing Dynasty, 1900
By Zee Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/c...
Silver
Antique Majolica Tobacco Jar Munich Child in Hofbrauhaus Keg, Germany 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for an antique figural tobacco jar featuring the Munich Child on a keg from Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus. The jar reads "Tabak" (german for tobacco) and has the joined H...
Majolica
c. 1910 English Edwardian Period Smoker's Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Edwardian period circa 1910 table-top smoker's cabinet. In fine overall condition. Oak with bevelled glass door panels. Fitted for four pipes, a tobacco jar, and two drawers ...
Oak
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile
Located in Atlanta, GA
Anglo Indian, early 19th century. A highly unusual Antique hand carved 4-section tea caddy. The box which features a carved ribbon edge hinged lid, which opens to reveal four indivi...
Brass
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 ...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Humidor in the Form of a Monkey Head Wearing a Cap & Collar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Black Forest figural carved wood humidor in the form of a monkey's head with a hinged lid carved as a hat, around the neck is a ruffled collar above a circular base with carved detail.
Wood
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Steinhart, 1904
By Steinhart & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamal and silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique Ed...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case by Sampson Mordan, 1897
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases This exceptional antique Vi...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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...
Silver
19th Century Lucky Horseshoes Cigar Humidor Blackened Wood Brass Tin Lined
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in unrestored condition a 19th century survivor, a Cerused Oak Cigar Humidor with Brass Script & 4 Horseshoe Adornments, Original Working Lock and Skeleton Key. Tin Lined ...
Wood
18th Century, English Georgian Lead Tobacco Keeper - Horse Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, mid 18th century. A great neoclassical example of an English community tobacco keeper. These traditional boxes are made of lead and designed to hold a group of individua...
Lead
Antique BENEDICT STUDIO Arts & C Hammered Copper Humidor Sticklea era- W7976
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Benedict Studio Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Humidor - W7976 This is an antique c. early 1900s Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Humidor by Benedict Studios. Looks like...
Copper
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese ince...
Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood
French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French gold cigarette case is a splendid specimen of early 20th century style and refinement. The 18-karat yellow gold accessory is surrounded by exquisite "pinstripe" white ena...
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese ince...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...
Brass
English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy
By Frederic Hewitt
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining remnants of label "Hewitt's U...
Brass
Silver plate and Shagreen Cigarettte Case
Located in London, GB
A fine and unusual silver plate and shagreen cigarette case. Shagreen was a popular but rare material used in the 19th century on certain fine pieces, such as clocks and cases. Its b...
Shagreen
Antique Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
By Marks & Cohen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware This exceptional a...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container. From the bot...
Brass
19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
Ceramic
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.