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Very Early 19th Century Engine Turned Silver Gilt Musical Snuff Box
Very Early 19th Century Engine Turned Silver Gilt Musical Snuff Box

Very Early 19th Century Engine Turned Silver Gilt Musical Snuff Box

Located in London, GB

A very early 19th century and fine engine turned silver gilt musical snuffbox. The case stamped F.M. and with early 19th century Swiss export marks and European import marks. Comb ba...

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1810s Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silk

Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782
Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782

Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782

By Durham Silver Co., Odiot, Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1, Barbour Silver Co.

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

18th century Dutch silver scent box On top a Depiction of Vice Admiral Zoutman The victor of the

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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century Wooden shoe Snuff Box, treen
19th century Wooden shoe Snuff Box, treen

19th century Wooden shoe Snuff Box, treen

Located in Bilzen, BE

A beautifully carved wooden snuff box (treen) from the middle 19th century with a beautiful old

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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Gilt American Coin Silver Snuff Box attributed to Benjamin Tappin
Antique Gilt American Coin Silver Snuff Box attributed to Benjamin Tappin

Antique Gilt American Coin Silver Snuff Box attributed to Benjamin Tappin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gilt silver snuff box. With engraved decorations to the top & monograms to both the

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box
Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box

Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box

Located in Newark, England

PRAYING MONK SNUFF BOX From our Collectables Category, we are delighted to offer this Antique

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1810s French Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box
Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box

Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box. Late 19th Century, the interior lid impressed 22, no

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Late 19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770
A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The base & hinged lid are fashioned from panels of porphyry, specifically that of ‘Rhomb’ Porphyry, which is a relatively rare volcanic rock with very distinctive phenocrysts (cr...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

18th Century Horn Snuff Box with Arms of Sir Francis Drake
18th Century Horn Snuff Box with Arms of Sir Francis Drake

18th Century Horn Snuff Box with Arms of Sir Francis Drake

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Remarkably this is not the first time we have had one of these 18th century snuff boxes with the

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Early 18th Century British Antique Snuff Boxes

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on

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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Victorian Era Snuff Box 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Floral Motif
Vintage Victorian Era Snuff Box 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Floral Motif

Vintage Victorian Era Snuff Box 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Floral Motif

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rare, vintage snuff box from the Victorian era. This is an incredible collectors item and an estate

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Restauration Snuff Box with Micromosaic
19th Century Restauration Snuff Box with Micromosaic

19th Century Restauration Snuff Box with Micromosaic

Located in Paris, FR

Small rectangular Restauration snuff box crafted in gold. The hinged lid is decorated with an oval

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold

Engraved Brass and Copper Snuff Box, English, Circa 1850
Engraved Brass and Copper Snuff Box, English, Circa 1850

Engraved Brass and Copper Snuff Box, English, Circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century English brass snuff box with copper top and bottom, remnants of old decoration

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 1900s Vintage Engraved Ornate Hinged Snuff Box in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Vintage Engraved Ornate Hinged Snuff Box in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Early 1900s Vintage Engraved Ornate Hinged Snuff Box in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

the exceptional artistry that went into creating this timeless treasure. This hinged snuff box is

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century
A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century

A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century

By Chantilly

Located in Spencertown, NY

The soft paste porcelain reclining monk in blue robe and striped hood, the cover scene of kakiemon tree trunk and interior cover with two butterflies. A tight closure and French disc...

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18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Polish Silver Snuff Box Circa 1900
A Polish Silver Snuff Box Circa 1900

A Polish Silver Snuff Box Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

A Polish silver snuff box from circa 1900 is a refined and elegant piece, embodying the

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Early 1900s Polish Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. The lid and sides are covered in an

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Early 20th Century German Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver Snuff Box Sadagura, Ukraine Circa 1880
A Silver Snuff Box Sadagura, Ukraine Circa 1880

A Silver Snuff Box Sadagura, Ukraine Circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

A silver snuff box from Sadagura, Ukraine, circa 1880, is a distinctive piece reflecting the

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1880s Ukrainian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker

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1820s Scottish Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box
18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box

18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An 18th century Georgian English Bilston Battersea enameled snuff or patch box, the motto reads

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Copper

A Bezalel Silver Snuff Box Jerusalem Circa 1910
A Bezalel Silver Snuff Box Jerusalem Circa 1910

A Bezalel Silver Snuff Box Jerusalem Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

A Bezalel silver snuff box from Jerusalem, circa 1910, is a beautifully crafted piece, representing

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1910s Israeli Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Lid and bottom

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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London 1862
19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London 1862

19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London 1862

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London, 1862  With numerous hallmarks, including the

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Hardstone Snuff Box by Aide & Lovekin 1908 Leaf Motif Antique Edwardian
Silver Hardstone Snuff Box by Aide & Lovekin 1908 Leaf Motif Antique Edwardian

Silver Hardstone Snuff Box by Aide & Lovekin 1908 Leaf Motif Antique Edwardian

Located in New York, NY

This is a Museum piece, an Edwardian Silver and Hardstone-mounted Snuff Box marked for Aide

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Snuff box in the shape of a shoe, France, 19th century
Snuff box in the shape of a shoe, France, 19th century

Snuff box in the shape of a shoe, France, 19th century

Located in Wien, AT

Rare, finely crafted, chased snuff box in the shape of a shoe France/Paris, 19th century

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Early 1900s Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box from 1911 by D. & J. Wellby
Antique Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box from 1911 by D. & J. Wellby

Antique Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box from 1911 by D. & J. Wellby

By D. & J. Wellby 1

Located in London, London

snuff box, is rectangular in shape, and features a cast border, gilt interior, and engine turned

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1910s English Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Its shape is

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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s
Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s

Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s

By Louis Wain

Located in London, GB

A fantastic and highly collectible Edwardian Art Nouveau cat-themed pill box or snuff box featuring

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Sterling Silver, Lidded Porcelain Trinket or Snuff Box
Sterling Silver, Lidded Porcelain Trinket or Snuff Box

Sterling Silver, Lidded Porcelain Trinket or Snuff Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming little sterling silver-lidded porcelain box, possibly used for snoring snuff, or for

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of three collector's snuff boxes, 19th century
Set of three collector's snuff boxes, 19th century

Set of three collector's snuff boxes, 19th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A fine set of three antique snuff boxes, each illustrating a distinct 19th-century material and

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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique sterling silver snuff box, Pictorial home scene
Antique sterling silver snuff box, Pictorial home scene

Antique sterling silver snuff box, Pictorial home scene

By Arthur Graf

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive and decorative antique sterling silver snuff box. It is a rounded oval shape, very

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver and Gold Moroccan Snuff Box circa 1920
A Silver and Gold Moroccan Snuff Box circa 1920

A Silver and Gold Moroccan Snuff Box circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

A silver and gold Moroccan snuff box from circa 1920 is a stunning example of North African

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1920s Moroccan Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Rare Louis XVI Gold and Enamel Rock Crystal Snuff Box, Rothschild Provenance
A Rare Louis XVI Gold and Enamel Rock Crystal Snuff Box, Rothschild Provenance

A Rare Louis XVI Gold and Enamel Rock Crystal Snuff Box, Rothschild Provenance

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Louis XVI Enamel and Gold-Mounted Rock Crystal Snuff Box By François-Vincent Garand, Paris

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18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century
Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century

Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

An unusual and remarkable 19th-century Victorian snuff box decorated with a mounted ram's head. It

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Renaissance Style German Silver Gilt Snuff Box
Renaissance Style German Silver Gilt Snuff Box

Renaissance Style German Silver Gilt Snuff Box

Located in Firenze, IT

Germany, circa 1740 Of rectangular shape, the hinged cover and the base with finely-chased Renaissance taste decorations and scenes of dancers with putti, trophies and fantastic anim...

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1740s German Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Snuff Box in Silver-Plated Metal or Silver
Snuff Box in Silver-Plated Metal or Silver

Snuff Box in Silver-Plated Metal or Silver

Located in NANTES, FR

Snuff Box in Silver-Plated Metal or Silver M3161 We note signs of wear to the metal, numerous fine

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19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Metal

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Ash I – London, 1802
Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Ash I – London, 1802

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Ash I – London, 1802

Located in Worcester, GB

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Ash I – London, 1802 An early 19th-century sterling

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Early 19th Century British Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Historically Important Antique 19th C. Gilt Snuff Box for Hannah Crowninshield
Historically Important Antique 19th C. Gilt Snuff Box for Hannah Crowninshield

Historically Important Antique 19th C. Gilt Snuff Box for Hannah Crowninshield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An historically important gilt bronze snuff box. With highly detailed Neoclassical engraving

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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Antique French Solid Silver Niello Table Snuff Box - c.1880
Antique French Solid Silver Niello Table Snuff Box - c.1880

Antique French Solid Silver Niello Table Snuff Box - c.1880

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this beautiful antique solid silver French snuff box made c.1880. The

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19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Snuff Box with Gold Plate Enamel, Late 19th Century
Antique Silver Snuff Box with Gold Plate Enamel, Late 19th Century

Antique Silver Snuff Box with Gold Plate Enamel, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Silver snuff box adorned with intricate enamel work. The lid features a pastoral scene with figures

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Late 19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Mennecy Figural Mouse Snuff or Patch Box
Antique 18th Century Mennecy Figural Mouse Snuff or Patch Box

Antique 18th Century Mennecy Figural Mouse Snuff or Patch Box

By Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare figural porcelain snuff box in the form of a mouse attributed to Mennecy porcelain

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18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Cornelius Bland #4355
Antique George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Cornelius Bland #4355

Antique George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Cornelius Bland #4355

Located in Washington Depot, CT

. Very impressive antique snuff box with interior gilt finish. Measures 2 3/4" long x 1 3/4" wide

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19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Snuff Box, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Snuff Box, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Snuff Box, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Georgian Sterling Silver Combination Snuff and Pill Box
Georgian Sterling Silver Combination Snuff and Pill Box

Georgian Sterling Silver Combination Snuff and Pill Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

sterling silver snuff box has a plain rectangular rounded form. This antique snuff box retains the

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1810s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Gilt Snuff Box Scene of Venus - London 1810
Antique Georgian Silver Gilt Snuff Box Scene of Venus - London 1810

Antique Georgian Silver Gilt Snuff Box Scene of Venus - London 1810

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver gilt snuff box made in London 1810

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Early 19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Birmingham England Edward Smith Sterling Silver Trinket/Snuff Box
Birmingham England Edward Smith Sterling Silver Trinket/Snuff Box

Birmingham England Edward Smith Sterling Silver Trinket/Snuff Box

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver box by Edward Smith of Birmingham, England, circa 1828. No monogram. Beautiful

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19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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 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 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 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.