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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. Metal: Silver

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850
Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850

Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our

Category

1850s German Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold

Snuff box in fluted silver with landscape engraved on the hinged lid
Snuff box in fluted silver with landscape engraved on the hinged lid

Snuff box in fluted silver with landscape engraved on the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver snuff box with landscape engraved on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraved flowers and branches and a hinged lid
Silver snuff box with engraved flowers and branches and a hinged lid

Silver snuff box with engraved flowers and branches and a hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved flowers and branches with hinged lid. Metal: Silver

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in embossed silver with a curved shape and hinged lid
Snuff box in embossed silver with a curved shape and hinged lid

Snuff box in embossed silver with a curved shape and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in embossed silver with a curved shape and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique French or German Porcelain Snuff Box with Hand-Painted Military Scenes
Antique French or German Porcelain Snuff Box with Hand-Painted Military Scenes

Antique French or German Porcelain Snuff Box with Hand-Painted Military Scenes

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique French or German porcelain snuff box. Dating to the 18th (or possibly early 19th

Category

18th Century German George III Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735
Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735

Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735

By Saint-Cloud Porcelain

Located in Spencertown, NY

The silver hinged snuff box with the resting shepherd and dog at his feet, above hand painted

Category

Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Hallmarked Birmingham 1839
Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Hallmarked Birmingham 1839

Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Hallmarked Birmingham 1839

By Taylor & Perry

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very good 19th century Victorian sterling silver snuff box of oblong form, showing a hinged lid

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th C  Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box,  Atrib Fromery Workshop
18th C  Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box,  Atrib Fromery Workshop

18th C Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box, Atrib Fromery Workshop

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th C Brass-Mounted Allegorical Motif Enamel Snuff Box, Attributed to the Fromery Workshop The

Category

Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Silver snuff box with reliefs and application on the lid for opening
Silver snuff box with reliefs and application on the lid for opening

Silver snuff box with reliefs and application on the lid for opening

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with reliefs and application on the lid for opening. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Table Snuff Box, 18th Century
Antique South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Table Snuff Box, 18th Century

Antique South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Table Snuff Box, 18th Century

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box. With a pink

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Silver snuff box with enamel couple scene in relief and gold interior
Silver snuff box with enamel couple scene in relief and gold interior

Silver snuff box with enamel couple scene in relief and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with a couple in an idyllic scene in relief engraving, enamel panel

Category

19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period
Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cowrie shell snuff box with silver application in the shape of a flaming heart in

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Horn Snuff Box with Hunting Scene Early 19th Century
Antique Horn Snuff Box with Hunting Scene Early 19th Century

Antique Horn Snuff Box with Hunting Scene Early 19th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Horn Snuff Box with Hunting Scene Early 19th Century This antique snuff box is expertly

Category

Early 19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Antler

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yellow gold. This opulent

Category

18th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold

Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs along the length and a gold interior
Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs along the length and a gold interior

Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs along the length and a gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs throughout and gold interior. Metal: Silver

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom

Category

19th Century English Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Snuff box in guilloche silver with a monogram card on the hinged lid
Snuff box in guilloche silver with a monogram card on the hinged lid

Snuff box in guilloche silver with a monogram card on the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver with a monogram card on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with borders on the edge and an engraved hinged lid
Silver snuff box with borders on the edge and an engraved hinged lid

Silver snuff box with borders on the edge and an engraved hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with grooves on the surround and engraved hinged lid. Metal: Silver

Category

18th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Chased Silver Snuff Box Set with Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque
Antique Chased Silver Snuff Box Set with Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque

Antique Chased Silver Snuff Box Set with Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque

Located in London, GB

The small rectangular silver snuff box, chased with foliage decorations and featuring a hinged back

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Stone, Silver

Silver snuff box with engravings, fluted edges on the edge and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with engravings, fluted edges on the edge and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with engravings, fluted edges on the edge and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engravings, fluted friezes on the surround and hinged lid. Metal

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, “La Ste Famille”
Early 19th Century French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, “La Ste Famille”

Early 19th Century French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, “La Ste Famille”

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely carved circular snuff box in boxwood, French, circa 1820, the lid delicately rendered in

Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

Silver snuff box with borders on the edge, gold interior and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with borders on the edge, gold interior and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with borders on the edge, gold interior and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with borders on the edge, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902
Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Bath, GB

A spectacular example of a solid silver snuff box inset with two agate stone panels to top and

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique Gold & Enamel Micromosaic Snuff Box
Antique Gold & Enamel Micromosaic Snuff Box

Antique Gold & Enamel Micromosaic Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Antique Gold & Enamel Micromosaic Snuff Box An antique snuff box, decorated with a central

Category

19th Century Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

An Ormolu Mounted Mennecy Double Snuff Box in the Form of a Barrel, Circa 1740
An Ormolu Mounted Mennecy Double Snuff Box in the Form of a Barrel, Circa 1740

An Ormolu Mounted Mennecy Double Snuff Box in the Form of a Barrel, Circa 1740

By Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1

Located in Spencertown, NY

The white ground floral decorated snuff box with openings at both ends, one opening revealing

Category

Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 19thC French 18K Two-Colour Gold & Enamel Snuff Box c.1840
Antique 19thC French 18K Two-Colour Gold & Enamel Snuff Box c.1840

Antique 19thC French 18K Two-Colour Gold & Enamel Snuff Box c.1840

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-19th Century French 18K two-colour gold & enamel snuff box, of rectangular form

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold

Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid
Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid

Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Nickel-plated silver snuff box with gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid
Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid

Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Nickel-plated silver snuff box with gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

"Ducks in Flight" Table Snuff Box Made in Birmingham by Daniel Pettifer, 1851
"Ducks in Flight" Table Snuff Box Made in Birmingham by Daniel Pettifer, 1851

"Ducks in Flight" Table Snuff Box Made in Birmingham by Daniel Pettifer, 1851

By David Pettifer 1

Located in London, GB

A Very Rare "Ducks in Flight" Table Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1851 by Daniel Pettifer. The

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box
Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box

Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

A Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box An oval snuff box with pink, blue, and green enamel. The top of

Category

1790s German Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century
Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century

Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Exceptional Louis XV vari-color gold and black enamel snuff box - featuring a bouquet of flowers

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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Antique Snuff Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

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 Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Snuff Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff boxes first appeared in England during the 17th century and became widespread in the 18th century. Snuff boxes range from simple designs to elaborately decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique snuff boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.