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Eichwald Majolica Tobacco Jar with Roosters Pecking the Ground, circa 1870
Eichwald Majolica Tobacco Jar with Roosters Pecking the Ground, circa 1870

Eichwald Majolica Tobacco Jar with Roosters Pecking the Ground, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Austrian Eichwald majolica humidor tobacco jar from the late 19th century, with petite roosters pecking the ground. Created in Austria during the third quarter of the 19th century...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce

Located in Kastrup, DK

A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood. The lid is adorned with an erotic enamel plaque, elegantly framed by a gilded bronze band, while the underside features a...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946
Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946

Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946

Located in Portland, OR

An antique Greek pure silver & cloisonne case, circa 1910. Despite this case dating circa 1910 it has a later engraved legend to the base "Greek Army Day Athens, 15th May 1946", from...

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1910s Greek Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered for sale is a risque Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, often referred to as a "naughty" because of it's bawdy subject matter; that being; of a seated, topless young la...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925
Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925

Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925

Located in Incline Village, NV

Art Deco "naughty" sterling silver novelty item; a cigarette case depicting a reclining nude woman on a bed in suggestive pose; hand painted enamel on oval raised plaque; with bright...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered is an Art Deco silver and hand painted enamel cigarette case; often referenced in "sin" and other tobacco collectible circles as a "naughty" themed accessory. While it could ...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Terracota "Head" tabacco pot XIX century
Terracota "Head" tabacco pot XIX century

Terracota "Head" tabacco pot XIX century

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare terracota tabacco boxe showing a head of an old Breton End of XIX century around 1900 France

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Early 1900s French Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Terracotta

George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in London in 1802 by Phipps & Robinson
George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in London in 1802 by Phipps & Robinson

George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in London in 1802 by Phipps & Robinson

By Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson

Located in London, GB

This very fine George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater was made in London in 1802 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson. This example is of a large size for a pocket example and may well have b...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"
18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre" French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox Titled "Le Patre" Walnut wooden box with a scene of a landscape Beautiful detailed cut scenery o...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler 1920
Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler 1920

Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler 1920

By William Hair Haseler

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler Ltd. 1920 Hallmarked W.H.H Birmingham V Hallmark Engraving to front 85 grams

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

British Sterling Silver Art Deco Engraved Cigarette Case By Harman Bros. 1931
British Sterling Silver Art Deco Engraved Cigarette Case By Harman Bros. 1931

British Sterling Silver Art Deco Engraved Cigarette Case By Harman Bros. 1931

By Harman Brothers

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Art Deco Sterling Silver Engraved Cigarette Case By Renowned British SilverSmiths Harman Bros. Birmingham 1931. Weight 129grams Hallmarked H BROS Birmingham Hallmark G Ideal...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of 2 Antique Georgian Yew Wood Pomanders, 19th Century
Set of 2 Antique Georgian Yew Wood Pomanders, 19th Century

Set of 2 Antique Georgian Yew Wood Pomanders, 19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Set of 2 Treen Pomanders in Yew Wood 2 small round early 19th century yew wood lady's pomanders, these unscrew in the centre with scent holes to both sides. one of these has what ...

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19th Century Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Yew

English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780
English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780

English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Pewter decorative foliage and figural tobacco jar with a molded edge lid and gadrooning rope borders, Late 18th Century.

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1780s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Castle Top Vinaigrette, Warwick Castle, Birmingham, 1847, Nathaniel Mills
Castle Top Vinaigrette, Warwick Castle, Birmingham, 1847, Nathaniel Mills

Castle Top Vinaigrette, Warwick Castle, Birmingham, 1847, Nathaniel Mills

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in London, GB

Nathaniel Mills. A very rare Castle Top Vinaigrette depicting a scarce view of Warwick Castle from the River Avon. Made in Birmingham in 1847 by Nathaniel Mills. The Vinaigrette is m...

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1840s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco
Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare -- perhaps unique -- enameled cigarette case or compact features a cartouche with a kneeling Egyptian figure surrounded by symbols and hieroglyphics on its lid, all in tone...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Asian Export Silver Cigarette Case with Battlescene
Antique Asian Export Silver Cigarette Case with Battlescene

Antique Asian Export Silver Cigarette Case with Battlescene

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A fine entirely handcrafted antique cigarette case with a gilded interior. Its front depicts a battle scene where the warriors, presumably Chinese Gods, wears mythological masks. We ...

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19th Century Asian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments
19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments

19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Century Japanese inro with 5 lacquered wooden compartments, 93 x 50 x 30 mm in size. Weight 59.2 g. Additional information: Material: Lacquered wood.  

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19th Century Japanese Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Tobacco Jar Onnaing, Circa 1890
French Majolica Tobacco Jar Onnaing, Circa 1890

French Majolica Tobacco Jar Onnaing, Circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica tobacco jar onnaing, Circa 1890. Decorated with a medallion and flowers.

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1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Brown Leather Snuffbox Boot Shape
Antique Brown Leather Snuffbox Boot Shape

Antique Brown Leather Snuffbox Boot Shape

Located in Munich, DE

This highly unusual and rare snuffbox has been handcrafted out of leather in the last quarter of the 19th century. It has been much loved and used, but the lid still closes tightly.

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1890s Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike
Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike

Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike, Realistically cast and modeled, as an anvil, with lift top revealing the match caddy and strike on the lid, resting on a rope edge oval base....

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set
19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set

Located in Austin, TX

19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.

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1880s Austrian Rustic Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask
Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask

Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask

By Limoges

Located in Paris, FR

Small flask in Limoges enamel and silver mounts with its original stopper. All of its surfaces are decorated with figures set in a gallant landscape. On the body, a couple of young l...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement
French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement

French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica hound Medor tobacco jar Saint Clement, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.   

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style
19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

Located in Austin, TX

Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his two pewter lids. Pottery from North of France Normandy.    

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid
19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid

19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This elm pot was probably used to store Tabaco. It is finely turned and has an attractive patina.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Elm

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

By Manuel Mafra 1

Located in Austin, TX

Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on th...

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1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox
18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French walnut wooden snuffbox French walnut wooden snuffbox Beautiful detailed cut scenery, celebrating people The text will be probably "rejouissance mamand" (festiv...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand-carved humidor in the form of a dog's head. The dog is very whimsical with a hat, which lifts to reveal a compartment for storage and finished with a cigar and a bo...

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

Located in High Point, NC

19th century black forest humidor hand-carved in the shape of a dog's head. His hat lifts to reveal storage for tobacco or cigars. The carving on this piece is wonderfully detailed a...

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century
Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The pair of jars with covers with old repairs and chips.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Faience

Antique 19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800
Antique 19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800

Antique 19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Pieces from all three are found on some of the finest Geneva gold and enamel snuff boxes of the era. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected with age.

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional Scottish sterling silver snuff/table box has an oval cylindrical form. The surface of this antique box is plain and embellished with an applied 15k yellow gold scro...

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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

European Handcarved Boxwood Snuff Tobacco Flacon
European Handcarved Boxwood Snuff Tobacco Flacon

European Handcarved Boxwood Snuff Tobacco Flacon

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

European hand carved boxwood snuff tobacco box or flacon with silver screw cap lid.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Piguet & Capt, however, were the first to make objects that combined automata and music for use in luxury objects, such as snuff boxes, jewellery, and watches. CONDITION In Great Co...

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

By Harrods

Located in Braintree, GB

Founded in the early 19th century, Harrods, the prestigious department store located in Knightsbridge, London, began curating and offering a selection of finely crafted antique boxes...

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Early 1900s British Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Leather

Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century
Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century

Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The imagery follows the imaginative chinoiserie taste pioneered in the mid-18th century, recalling motifs after Jean-Baptiste Pillement and the lacquer traditions applied to English ...

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th C. European Gilt Bronze, Banded Agate & Rouge Marble Boxes - Group of 3
19th C. European Gilt Bronze, Banded Agate & Rouge Marble Boxes - Group of 3

19th C. European Gilt Bronze, Banded Agate & Rouge Marble Boxes - Group of 3

Located in St. Louis, MO

Low Rectangular Agate Snuff Box (Front): A sleek pocket/table box with a beautifully layered terracotta, ochre, and white banded agate lid set into a hinged gilt-brass body.

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Agate, Marble, Brass

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The borders are edged in a repeating lozenge motif, echoing the decorative vocabulary of contemporary silver snuff boxes, bookbindings, and étuis. The case opens to reveal a slim co...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Trinket Box, Circa 19th Century
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Trinket Box, Circa 19th Century

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Trinket Box, Circa 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

An 19th-century sterling silver snuff trinket box with engine-turned engraving to the hinged lid, brightly gilded interior with the character "10" on both lid and base, excellent co...

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19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

This included a ground-breaking snuff box, which featured an airtight wooden hinge that prevented snuff from going stale.

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Wood

An Exceptional Cheroot Case Made in London by Rawlings & Summers, 1849
An Exceptional Cheroot Case Made in London by Rawlings & Summers, 1849

An Exceptional Cheroot Case Made in London by Rawlings & Summers, 1849

By Charles Rawlings & William Summers

Located in London, GB

The reverse is engraved with the following contemporary inscription: This case together with a gold snuff box was Presented to Henry palmer ESQR By a few of his sincere friends as a...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Engraved Silver Oval Box, 19th Century
Antique Dutch Engraved Silver Oval Box, 19th Century

Antique Dutch Engraved Silver Oval Box, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This charming piece could once have served as a snuff box, pill box, or vanity container, and today it remains a timeless collectible.

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver

By Battersea

Located in Miami, FL

Georgian Battersea enamel box from the 18th century. A beautiful fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box created in the district of Battersea in London England duri...

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1770s English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy by Smiths
Antique Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy by Smiths

Antique Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy by Smiths

Located in Northampton, GB

Made predominantly from sycamore, it developed from the Ayrshire souvenir trade, where small wooden objects such as snuff boxes and trinket boxes were decorated with transfer printed...

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Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Wood, Sycamore

William IV c1835 Castle-Top Abbotsford House Nathaniel Mills Large Vinaigrette
William IV c1835 Castle-Top Abbotsford House Nathaniel Mills Large Vinaigrette

William IV c1835 Castle-Top Abbotsford House Nathaniel Mills Large Vinaigrette

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Finds such as these are extremely rare (possibly unique), as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XIX century history of England Crafted during the reign of King William IV in 1835...

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1830s English William IV Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Located in Knivsta, SE

The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and also as a snuff box.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

The ability to own a snuff box and, consequently, ingest the drug itself was a marker of wealth.

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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts
Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

Located in Cotignac, FR

The ability to own a snuff box and, consequently, ingest the drug itself was a marker of wealth.

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19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

1869 Antique Austrian Niello Vanity Snuff Cigar Box solid 800 Silver / 164 gr.
1869 Antique Austrian Niello Vanity Snuff Cigar Box solid 800 Silver / 164 gr.

1869 Antique Austrian Niello Vanity Snuff Cigar Box solid 800 Silver / 164 gr.

Located in SE

Highly decorative vanity /snuff box or cigar case. In accordance with present hallmarks it was hand - made of solid 800 Silver on the territories of former Austrian-Hungarian Empire ...

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1860s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Gold-filled, Niello

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

A small collection of three very lovely boxes which would probably originally have been used for snuff.

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19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.
Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

Located in Cotignac, FR

The ability to own a snuff box and, consequently, ingest the drug itself was a marker of wealth.

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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle
Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone bamboo-form snuff bottle, museum quality. Dimension: 2.5" H x 1 " Dia. Condition: Excellent Condition

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Austrian silver & enamel snuff or patch box. With a small enameled and gilt plaque set in the center of the top.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Germany 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Wavy Box In Solid .935 Sterling Silver And Gilt
Germany 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Wavy Box In Solid .935 Sterling Silver And Gilt

Germany 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Wavy Box In Solid .935 Sterling Silver And Gilt

Located in Miami, FL

This exceptional cigarette-snuff box was carefully crafted with a wavy rectangular shape in solid .935/.999 standard silver with rich gilded interior finish.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework
Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Located in Venice, CA

Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of everyday rituals to enhance the quality of life.

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1810s British Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border
Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Located in Venice, CA

Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of everyday rituals to enhance the quality of life.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling 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 Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Niello

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Find a variety of antique snuff boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and gold, all antique snuff boxes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique snuff boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique snuff boxes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique snuff boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bilston Battersea, John Linnit and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Snuff Boxes?

Prices for antique snuff boxes start at $73 and top out at $141,202 with the average selling for $1,886.

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.