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Antique Snuff Tin, English Gilt Metal, Lidded Box, Relief Decor, Victorian, 1880
Antique Snuff Tin, English Gilt Metal, Lidded Box, Relief Decor, Victorian, 1880

Antique Snuff Tin, English Gilt Metal, Lidded Box, Relief Decor, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique snuff tin. An English, gilt metal lidded box with relief decor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Tins

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Metal

French Snuff Box, circa 1800
French Snuff Box, circa 1800

French Snuff Box, circa 1800

$100Sale Price|55% Off

French Snuff Box, circa 1800

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Scarlet tole French snuff box, circa 1800, navette form - silver trimmed. 3.5" w, 1" h, 1.75" d Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selectiv...

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18th Century French Victorian Antique Snuff Tins

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Tin

English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy
English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy

English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy

By Frederic Hewitt

Located in Greenwich, CT

An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining remnants of label "Hewitt's U...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Tins

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Brass

19th Century Lucky Horseshoes Cigar Humidor Blackened Wood Brass Tin Lined
19th Century Lucky Horseshoes Cigar Humidor Blackened Wood Brass Tin Lined

19th Century Lucky Horseshoes Cigar Humidor Blackened Wood Brass Tin Lined

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Presented in unrestored condition a 19th century survivor, a Cerused Oak Cigar Humidor with Brass Script & 4 Horseshoe Adornments, Original Working Lock and Skeleton Key. Tin Lined ...

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Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Snuff Tins

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Tobacco Tin, English, Copper, Silver Plate, Lidded Box, Edwardian
Small Antique Tobacco Tin, English, Copper, Silver Plate, Lidded Box, Edwardian

Small Antique Tobacco Tin, English, Copper, Silver Plate, Lidded Box, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique tobacco tin. An English, copper and silver plate lidded box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Pleasingly time worn box with a charming appearance...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Snuff Tins

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Silver Plate, Copper

19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile
19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile

19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile

Located in Atlanta, GA

Anglo Indian, early 19th century. A highly unusual Antique hand carved 4-section tea caddy. The box which features a carved ribbon edge hinged lid, which opens to reveal four indivi...

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19th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Snuff Tins

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Brass

Benson & Hedges Campaign style Walnut And Brass Inlaid Humidor
Benson & Hedges Campaign style Walnut And Brass Inlaid Humidor

Benson & Hedges Campaign style Walnut And Brass Inlaid Humidor

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular hinged top with brass stringing and central blank inscription plaque.Interior with B&H label and tin lined. Conforming case with brass stringing. Sides with recessed...

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Snuff Tins

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Brass, Tin

Austrian Bombe Form Dinanderie Tobacco Box, 19th Century or Earlier
Austrian Bombe Form Dinanderie Tobacco Box, 19th Century or Earlier

Austrian Bombe Form Dinanderie Tobacco Box, 19th Century or Earlier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Austrian, 19th century or earlier. A fine quality antiqued tobacco box of bombe form with a hinged lid.

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19th Century Austrian Campaign Antique Snuff Tins

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Brass, Tin

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George III Tole Tobacco Box with Inscription
George III Tole Tobacco Box with Inscription

George III Tole Tobacco Box with Inscription

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H 0.6 in W 2.7 in D 0.01 in

George III Tole Tobacco Box with Inscription

Located in London, GB

Charming oval George III tole tobacco box with lift-off lid, circa 1800. The lid has the following inscription: Much of the charm of this tobacco box is in its inscription and ev...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Snuff Tins

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Tin

Set Of 4 Antique Storage Tins, English, Morocco Leather, Cigarette Pot, C.1920
Set Of 4 Antique Storage Tins, English, Morocco Leather, Cigarette Pot, C.1920

Set Of 4 Antique Storage Tins, English, Morocco Leather, Cigarette Pot, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 4 small antique storage tins. An English, Moroccan leather dressed cigarette pot, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Appealing leather craft with great ...

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Snuff Tins

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Leather

Pair of Roly Poly Tindeco Tobacco Tins
Pair of Roly Poly Tindeco Tobacco Tins

Pair of Roly Poly Tindeco Tobacco Tins

By Tindeco

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous pair of original Roly Poly Tindeco Tobacco Tins for Mayo's Cut Plug from 1912. Rare Americana advertising of the singer and satisfied customer that originally held various t...

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1910s American Antique Snuff Tins

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Tin

English Rosewood And Brass Humidor On Stand
English Rosewood And Brass Humidor On Stand

English Rosewood And Brass Humidor On Stand

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H 23 in W 15.5 in D 12.5 in

English Rosewood And Brass Humidor On Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Squarish rectangular hinged lid opening to a compartment. Later mahogany base.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Snuff Tins

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Brass, Tin

Early Blue American Toleware Tobacco Or Jewelry Box
Early Blue American Toleware Tobacco Or Jewelry Box

Early Blue American Toleware Tobacco Or Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early blue American Toleware tobacco or jewelry box.              

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Snuff Tins

Materials

Tin

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19th Century Brass Bound and Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box

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Located in Suffolk, GB

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19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Antique Snuff Tins For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique snuff tins available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique snuff tins — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Antique snuff tins have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Victorian and Rococo antique snuff tins are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique snuff tins over the years, but those made by Frederic Hewitt and The Claw are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Snuff Tins?

Prices for antique snuff tins start at $225 and top out at $9,850 with the average selling for $1,683.

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.

Questions About Antique Snuff Tins

  • 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.