Antique Snuff

Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of everyday rituals to enhance the quality of life.

Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of everyday rituals to enhance the quality of life.

Finds such as these are extremely rare (possibly unique), as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XIX century history of England Crafted during the reign of King William IV in 1835...

. / Plate IId / Engraved after an Original Picture in the Possession of Mr Bradford/ Published by THOs BRADFORD, No 132 Fleet Street, LONDON; as the Act directs 30th Augt 1770 Recto,...

. / Plate IId / Engraved after an Original Picture in the Possession of Mr Bradford/ Published by THOs BRADFORD, No 132 Fleet Street, LONDON; as the Act directs 30th Augt 1770 Recto,...

Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of everyday rituals to enhance the quality of life.

He registered his mark at the Birmingham Assay Office as a snuff-box maker in 1808 and continued to register marks until 1843.

Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of everyday rituals to enhance the quality of life.

Possibly for tobacco or snuff.

The hinged cover lifts to reveal a red fabric-lined interior, suggesting the box’s use as a jewel or keepsake container, though its proportions also recall traditional snuff or pill ...

The collection encompasses a wide array of antique boxes, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases, sourced from various pe...

An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded details and a compartment that would have originally held the accompanying 'snuff scissors'...

The surface is faded, snuffed with missing painted detail as shown. Structurally secure and firm in form.

Piguet & Capt, however, were the first to make objects that combined automata and music for use in luxury objects, such as snuff boxes, jewellery, and watches. CONDITION In Great Co...

This included a ground-breaking snuff box, which featured an airtight wooden hinge that prevented snuff from going stale.

Circa 1915 Frosted crystal pill or snuff box, measuring 1 1/4 inch in diameter and 1 inch in height.

Charles Duke is depicted in a relaxed pose, sitting with one arm resting on the arm of the chair and the other holding what appears to be a snuff box, a common accessory of the perio...

Commonly used throughout the Mediterranean from Spain to India and Russia The similarly styled antique pair, circa 1820s, feature a decorated top ring, used to hang the lamp and ...

The ram's head also makes an appearance on large, often regimental, snuff mulls. This inkwell is rather rare. The first we have seen for many years.

This type of plate would have been purchased by wealthy tourists during their “Grand Tour” of Europe and then later set on a snuff box. Measures: L 2 in (5 cm), W 1.2 in (3 cm) ...

Indeed, many Grand Tourists bought micromosaic plaques on their travels, only to send them home to France or England and have them mounted onto jewellery (brooches and pendants espec...

Because of the labour required, cinnabar items are usually small, such as vases, boxes, trays and snuff bottles. However buyers should be aware that the cinnabar technique has been ...

By the end of the nineteenth century the business had built a strong reputation in Imperial Russian circles trading in antique jewelry, snuff boxes, silver, and Russian and European ...

While possibly serving as a functional box for snuff or tobacco, it functioned primarily as an intimate object of private contemplation for an educated gentleman.

This exceptional cigarette-snuff box was carefully crafted with a wavy rectangular shape in solid .935/.999 standard silver with rich gilded interior finish.

The necessaire contains a plethora of instruments, utensils, storage bottles, boxes, to contain pills, medicine, potions, soap, shaving needs, snuff, beverages, spirits, tea, coffee,...

These figures were akin to the more familiar "Cigar Store Indians" which advertised North American tobacco; Scottish figures advertised the purveyance of fine snuff. These counter-to...

A beautiful fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box created in the district of Battersea in London England during the early Georgian period, back in the 1770.

Henry Harland (1861-1905) was an American novelist and editor, whose works include 'The Cardinal's Snuff-Box', 'My Friend Prospero', and 'Grandison Mather'.

Art Deco silver cigarette case, ca 1925. Rectangular; cover flat and hinged with tab and thumb rest. Sides and underside engine-turned; cover top central same band between lobing. Gi...

Swiss silver cigarette case, 1920. Hinged and rectangular with curved corners and push tab. On cover, oval enamel scene of bicycle race with two men hunched low over the handlebars, ...

Russian silver and niello box depicting long-lost Moscow landmark, ca 1879. Rectangular with curved corners; right-hinged with push tab. On cover is the Sukharev Tower, a ceremonial ...

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Hinged and rectangular. On front, horizontal enamel fox hunting scene with two hounds running ahead of whip-bearing man on gallopin...

Chinese export silver vinaigrette. Rectangular with hinged cover. Scenes of indigenous life in low relief. Interior gilt with hinged grill; engraved presentation on cover: “E. E. W. ...

Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Massachusetts, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with molded rim; on top, cast figural finial...

English Georgian gilt sterling silver snuffbox, 1812. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed; on top, chased pastoral scene: A shepherd sits under a tree with a lam...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats.