Antique Snuff Containers
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal snuff container, Tibet
A graceful horn, bone and silver
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Horn
Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa
A finely carved snuff container with finely
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of
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19th Century European Other Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Glass
German Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important German porcelain snuff box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Hand
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18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Porcelain
Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible opium container Mughal Art round lidded box.
This stylish lidded box is
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Contoured Snuff Tobacco Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
often carried in highly decorated snuff containers. Crafted in sterling silver and hand engraved with
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Early 19th Century British Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
the hidden funtion as a match box container.
The bear is skillfully carved to depict the top half of
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1880s German Victorian Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
contains another brass container (haifuki) used to hold ash and waste. Hook-shaped cut-outs on the sides
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Brass
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
decorative, holder for sewing needles. Early needle cases were usually small tubular containers of wood, or
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 4.66 in W 1.01 in D 0.89 in
Eichwald Majolica Tobacco Jar with Roosters Pecking the Ground, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
jar called a humidor features a central wicker basket style lidded container accompanied with its
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
H 5 in W 8.13 in D 6.25 in
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Located in Baltimore, MD
The charming boy looks at you with a sweet smile, his container full of snuff to make you happy
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19th Century British Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Mahogany, Tortoise Shell
Antique Floral Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Pill Snuff Box by William Simpson
By Simpson
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly stylized sterling silver vinaigrette, pill or snuff box by famed English silversmith William
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.43 in W 1.33 in D 0.91 in
Carved Asian amber snuffbottle
Located in Hamburg, DE
ntroducing our exquisite Asian Snuff Bottle, a true masterpiece crafted from the finest amber. This
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Resin
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La lecture au jardin (Lesson in the Garden)
By Georges d'Espagnat
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Post-Impressionist painter Georges d’Espagnat captures a charming moment between a mother and her child in this vibrant oil on canvas. Rendered with a studied use of complemen...
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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Blue & White Chinese Large Lidded Temple Jar Vase Antiques Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Important 1st quarter 19th century Circa 1800-1825 blue & white Chinoiserie China lidded temple jar Antiques depicting chrysanthemums flowers and leaves . Chrysanthemums, which symbo...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Containers
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Ceramic
H 24 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Beautiful Stone Head on Stand from Bangkok
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Thai carved stone head of Buddha on stand.
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1950s Thai Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Cast Stone
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
H 57.09 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
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1960s German Rococo Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Gold
The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
By Auguste-Clément Chrétien
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron
Signed and dated "A.C. Chrétien 1861" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
A masterpiece of French Neoclassical painting, this monumental oil...
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19th Century Academic Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Oil
Rare Pair of 19th C. Bohemian Uranium Color Decanters Ottoman/Turkish Market
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and impressive pair of 19th century Bohemian cut crystal Uranium color decanters/bottles with gold and platinum hand-painted decoration made for the Turkish/Ottoman marke...
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19th Century Czech Islamic Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Crystal
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV.
A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A truly ...
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18th Century Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Oil
Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smilin...
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19th Century Cambodian Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Sandstone
H 7 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century African chieftain chair from the Oromo people in the eastern part of Ethiopia. The Oromo chairs and seats are all identifiable by their distinctive style, with ...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
Ancient Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries NY
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries NY
Offered for sale is an ancient carved stone Buddha head sculpture which was acquired at Royal-Athena...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Stone
H 26 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Large and Impressive Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Center Table
Located in New York, NY
A large and impressive empire style ormolu and malachite center table
With a circular malachite-inset top with floral-cast bronze border rim, above a conforming frieze applied wit...
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20th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Fijian Tribal Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table
This Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table is a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the artistic and cultural heritage of ...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
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Superb Rare Tibetan Stag Antler Silver Coral Snuff Vessel 19th Century 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Superb rare Tibetan stag antler silver snuff vessel,
A large stag horn snuff container decorated
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Silver
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
on the bottom as would be expected. circa 1750
Inhaling snuff and tobacco, or snuffing, as it is
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18th Century Dutch William IV Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Brass
English Perfume and Snuff Bottle
Located in New Orleans, LA
,
circa 1820
Measures: 2 3/8” length
Works of skillful and attentive artistry, snuff containers were
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Victorian Gorilla Head Black Forest Tobacco Box
Located in Northampton, GB
protect it from moisture. Large, specially designed containers were made for storing the tobacco, whereas
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19th Century British Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century French Marble Tobacco Box
Located in Dallas, TX
marble. Marble tobacco containers from France are relatively rare, as most were usually made from wood
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Marble
Sterling Silver Bougie Box, Antique George III
By Aaron Lestourgeon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the luxury of a portable wax jack. The solid metal container was used to protect and allow controlled
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1770s British George III Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extremely unusual and rare 19th century snuff box or container in the shape of a nude woman or
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19th Century English Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Ivory, Wood
George III Style Brass Container with Lid
Located in Sheffield, MA
topped by lid with a finial. Wonderful antique patina.
Tea caddy box, cigar, snuff box.
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19th Century Queen Anne Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Roly Poly Tindeco Tobacco Tins
By Tindeco
Located in New York, NY
container held about 1 lb of tobacco. Apparently the company suggested that the tins be used as brownie
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1910s American Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Tin
Japanese Gilt Honda Tabako-bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
two removable containers with metal linings and lacquered exteriors. The larger container is a small
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Pair of Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Foo Lions / Dogs Snuff Bottles
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Tibetan enamel jeweled Foo lions/dogs snuff bottles
This detailed mythical
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175
By Battersea
Located in Katonah, NY
were often made in the shape of little boxes for the taking of snuff or tiny ones for the applying of
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1750s English Neoclassical Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Enamel
H 9.75 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Late 19th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Southern Africa
Located in New York, NY
The silhouette of this lovely, diminutive snuff container suggests the form of a seed pod or flower
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Beads, Wood
19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
platters, neckrests, snuff containers, and staffs. It is possible that these were all prestige objects
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Mid-19th Century South African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle
Located in New York, NY
similar bottle see:
Raymond Li, The Medicine-Snuff Bottle Connection: Chinese Miniature Containers: A
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Porcelain
VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
-scraper (erasure), a folding ruler and the dip cap for an ebony snuff bottle, as well as the handle for
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Snuff Containers
Materials
Steel
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Antique Snuff Containers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique snuff containers available for sale. The range of distinct antique snuff containers — often made from wood, bone and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique snuff containers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique snuff containers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and neoclassical antique snuff containers are of considerable interest. Simpson produced beautiful antique snuff containers that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Snuff Containers?
Prices for antique snuff containers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique snuff containers begin at $495 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,095.
Questions About Antique Snuff Containers
- What is an antique snuff bottle?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Snuff 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.
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