Antique Snuff Tins
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Tins
Metal
18th Century French Victorian Antique Snuff Tins
Tin
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Tins
Brass
Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Snuff Tins
Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Snuff Tins
Silver Plate, Copper
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Snuff Tins
Brass
19th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Snuff Tins
Brass
19th Century Austrian Campaign Antique Snuff Tins
Brass, Tin
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Snuff Tins
Brass, Tin
Recent Sales
Early 1800s English George III Antique Snuff Tins
Tin
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Snuff Tins
Leather
1910s American Antique Snuff Tins
Tin
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Snuff Tins
Tin
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Tins
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Tins
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Snuff Tins
Metal
19th Century Impressionist Antique Snuff Tins
Oil
1910s American Industrial Antique Snuff Tins
Copper, Wire
19th Century English Regency Antique Snuff Tins
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Tins
Gold, Brass
18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Snuff Tins
Mirror, Wood
Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Snuff Tins
Oil, Panel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Snuff Tins
Steel
1790s English George III Antique Snuff Tins
Sterling Silver
1970s French International Style Antique Snuff Tins
Metal
19th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Tins
Marble
1910s French Art Deco Antique Snuff Tins
Blown Glass
1930s French Antique Snuff Tins
Chrome
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Tins
Brass
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Finding the Right Snuff-boxes for You
Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as a lot of other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
Snuff, made of ground tobacco, was especially popular with Europeans in the 1600s. The ornate boxes to keep the powder dry became highly decorative by the 18th century. It was considered a must-have item, particularly for nobility.
The most important feature of a snuffbox was that it was airtight. The box protected the snuff from oxygen. Another crucial component was the flat lid.
Snuffboxes could be small enough to fit into a pocket or a larger container for communal use at the table. They also came in different shapes. Porcelain containers were prevalent and often designed to look like trunks. Others were oval or square. Boxes made with cowrie shells were rare and more expensive.
Snuffboxes were usually crafted from silver, gold, horn or tortoiseshell. Some of the most prestigious snuffboxes were French tabatières made of gold and sometimes glass. They could be adorned with amethysts, sapphires and diamonds and enameled, engraved or chased.
Sheffield, England, was known for its silver snuffboxes in the late 18th century as its silver-plating technologies perfected these containers. By the early 19th century, the silver industry in Birmingham, England, was producing elegant snuffboxes with images of abbeys and castles on the sides and top.
Another type of tobacco box was the snuff mull or mill. It was made out of horn or an entire ram’s head and topped with a metal lid, frequently featuring engravings and decorative hinges. These were fashionable in Scotland during the 19th century. The origin of its name is unclear.
On 1stDibs, find a plentiful range of antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes to complement any home decor or furniture style. You can browse the collection by style, which includes Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco, or by material to find pieces in silver and gold.
- 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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