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Guilloche silver snuff box
Guilloche silver snuff box

Guilloche silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box, bands along the length and monogram plaque on the hinged lid.

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver snuff box
Chiseled silver snuff box

Chiseled silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver snuff box with monogram card, gold interior and hinged lid.

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver snuff box
Guilloche silver snuff box

Guilloche silver snuff box

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Guilloche silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and bands throughout.

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver snuff box
Guilloche silver snuff box

Guilloche silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with a countryside panorama in an engraved frame and fluted bottom.

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box
Rectangular silver snuff box

Rectangular silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with engraved houses in a perfect frame, plant motifs and hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box
Rectangular silver snuff box

Rectangular silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with a smooth lid and a fluted base.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box
Rectangular silver snuff box

Rectangular silver snuff box

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Rectangular silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with fluting and wreaths engraved on the hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Nickel plated silver snuff box
Nickel plated silver snuff box

Nickel plated silver snuff box

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Nickel plated silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Elliptical silver snuff box with asymmetrical branches and gold interior.

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular nickel silver snuff box
Rectangular nickel silver snuff box

Rectangular nickel silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular nickel-plated silver snuff box with engraving alluding to the Last Supper and gilded interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Nickel plated silver snuff box
Nickel plated silver snuff box

Nickel plated silver snuff box

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

Nickel plated silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular nickel-plated silver snuff box with an illustration of a Gothic cathedral on the lid and a gold interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular guilloche silver snuff box
Rectangular guilloche silver snuff box

Rectangular guilloche silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular guilloche silver snuff box with monogram plaque and caninha-style fluting.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with floral elements
Silver snuff box with floral elements

Silver snuff box with floral elements

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with prominent plant, floral and noble elements, with surrounding friezes and a gold interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with floral motifs
Silver snuff box with floral motifs

Silver snuff box with floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with gold interior
Silver snuff box with gold interior

Silver snuff box with gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with gold interior, engraved lid and fluted bottom.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with beveled corners
Silver snuff box with beveled corners

Silver snuff box with beveled corners

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with beveled corners, gold interior and engraved floral motifs.

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs
Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs

Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs along the edge and floral motifs engraved on the lid.

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box with reliefs
Rectangular silver snuff box with reliefs

Rectangular silver snuff box with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with reliefs of flowers, leaves and birds surrounding a monogram card.

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box with gold interior
Rectangular silver snuff box with gold interior

Rectangular silver snuff box with gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with engraved plant elements and gold interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Duke of Clarence Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Duke of Clarence Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Duke of Clarence Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Duke of Clarence sterling silver snuff box. Antique ebonized wood and sterling silver box with the profile of the son of Queen Victoria.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Silver Snuff Box
19th Century French Silver Snuff Box

19th Century French Silver Snuff Box

Located in Delft, NL

19th century French silver snuff box Late 19th century silver snuffbox with engraved centre and gilt interior Hall marked by the Silversmith, Dubois Leon & Bauve Henri The Dutch...

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraving and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with engraving and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with engraving and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraving and hinged lid. Metal: Silver.

Category

18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box
Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique Georgian era sterling silver snuff box. It has an ergonomic design which easily slips into the pocket it is a bowed shape and has a squeeze / push action closu...

Category

19th Century British George III Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guilloche silver snuff box with hinged lid & gilt interior
Guilloche silver snuff box with hinged lid & gilt interior

Guilloche silver snuff box with hinged lid & gilt interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box, hinged lid, gilt interior, George III period.

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraving on the hinged lid
Silver snuff box with engraving on the hinged lid

Silver snuff box with engraving on the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraving on the hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraved surround and raised opening
Silver snuff box with engraved surround and raised opening

Silver snuff box with engraved surround and raised opening

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engravings surrounding the monogram card and relief on the opening.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular nickel silver snuff box with illustrated African landscape
Rectangular nickel silver snuff box with illustrated African landscape

Rectangular nickel silver snuff box with illustrated African landscape

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular nickled silver snuff box with illustrated African landscape, asymmetrical designs and gold interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with floral embossing around monogram card
Silver snuff box with floral embossing around monogram card

Silver snuff box with floral embossing around monogram card

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Elliptical silver snuff box with friezes and monogram cartouche
Elliptical silver snuff box with friezes and monogram cartouche

Elliptical silver snuff box with friezes and monogram cartouche

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Elliptical silver snuff box with friezes and engravings surrounding a monogram card with a hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraved houses in a frame
Silver snuff box with engraved houses in a frame

Silver snuff box with engraved houses in a frame

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved houses in a frame with a hinged lid and gold interior. .

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver snuff box with birds around monogram card
Embossed silver snuff box with birds around monogram card

Embossed silver snuff box with birds around monogram card

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with floral motifs surrounding a card with a pair of birds.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses
Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses

Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses engraved in a shell-shaped frame and a hinged lid with friezes.

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Guilloché silver snuff box with monogram cartouche and gold interior
Guilloché silver snuff box with monogram cartouche and gold interior

Guilloché silver snuff box with monogram cartouche and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram card and gold-tone interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with relief theater scene and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with relief theater scene and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with relief theater scene and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with relief theater scene and hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with floral and feather motifs, hinged lid
Silver snuff box with floral and feather motifs, hinged lid

Silver snuff box with floral and feather motifs, hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with floral and feather motifs, hinged lid.

Category

18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with Arabic-style plant engravings & fluted base
Silver snuff box with Arabic-style plant engravings & fluted base

Silver snuff box with Arabic-style plant engravings & fluted base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with Arabic-style engravings with plant elements and fluted bottom.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths and monument, hinged lid
Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths and monument, hinged lid

Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths and monument, hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths and monument, hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid
Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid

Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver snuff box with half-shells and hinged lid.

Category

18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and raised lid opener
Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and raised lid opener

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and raised lid opener

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram card, gold interior and reliefs on the lid for opening.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box with fortress engraving on the lid
Rectangular silver snuff box with fortress engraving on the lid

Rectangular silver snuff box with fortress engraving on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with a fortress engraving on the lid, surrounded by engravings.

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with plant engravings and Venice gondola scene
Silver snuff box with plant engravings and Venice gondola scene

Silver snuff box with plant engravings and Venice gondola scene

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with plant engravings on the hinged lid and a gondola in the canals of Venice.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Fluted silver snuff box with engraved monogram and hinged lid
Fluted silver snuff box with engraved monogram and hinged lid

Fluted silver snuff box with engraved monogram and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver snuff box with engraving on the lid, surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved lid and gold interior
Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved lid and gold interior

Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and engraving on the hinged lid with gold interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with border trim and floral-engraved lid
Silver snuff box with border trim and floral-engraved lid

Silver snuff box with border trim and floral-engraved lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround, lid with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with friezes and floral-engraved hinged lid
Silver snuff box with friezes and floral-engraved hinged lid

Silver snuff box with friezes and floral-engraved hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with friezes and engraved country-scene lid
Silver snuff box with friezes and engraved country-scene lid

Silver snuff box with friezes and engraved country-scene lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and engraved with country motifs on the hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with friezes and engraved city-scene lid
Silver snuff box with friezes and engraved city-scene lid

Silver snuff box with friezes and engraved city-scene lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and engraved with city scenes on the hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique sterling silver snuff box made in London in 1922
Antique sterling silver snuff box made in London in 1922

Antique sterling silver snuff box made in London in 1922

By Wright & Davies 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Wright & Davies, this George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is rectangular in shape, and features engine turned decoration to the outsid...

Category

1920s English Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver snuff box with reed-shaped reliefs and a hinged lid
Silver snuff box with reed-shaped reliefs and a hinged lid

Silver snuff box with reed-shaped reliefs and a hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with reed-shaped reliefs and a hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid
Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid

Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths on the lid and casing
Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths on the lid and casing

Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths on the lid and casing

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths on the lid and casing.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a monogram card
Silver snuff box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a monogram card

Silver snuff box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a monogram card

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a monogram card.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior
Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior

Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Oval-shaped silver snuff box with a raised torch on the hinged lid and gold interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior
Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior

Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved garlands surrounding a monogram card and gold interior.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with floral motifs around monogram and gold interior
Silver snuff box with floral motifs around monogram and gold interior

Silver snuff box with floral motifs around monogram and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card, gold interior and application on the opening.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram, gilt interior, Edward VII period
Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram, gilt interior, Edward VII period

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram, gilt interior, Edward VII period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with a monogram card and gold interior, and a hinged lid, from the Edward VII period. .

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with mother-of-pearl cutouts and guilloche surround
Silver snuff box with mother-of-pearl cutouts and guilloche surround

Silver snuff box with mother-of-pearl cutouts and guilloche surround

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with mother-of-pearl cut-out on the hinged lid, guilloche pattern on the surround and gilded interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and gold interior, George V period
Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and gold interior, George V period

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and gold interior, George V period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with monogrammed card and gold interior, George V period.

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

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19th century Silver Snuff Box
19th century Silver Snuff Box

19th century Silver Snuff Box

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 2.88 in D 2.6 in

19th century Silver Snuff Box

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

Cast hinged top snuff box with silver gilt lining. Edward Farrell, London 1821.

Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith
Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith

Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

A fine William IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover depicting a fine village scene with horses, dogs and people in the courtyard, the s...

Category

1830s Scottish William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rare Dutch Silver Snuff-Box in the Form of a Cabinet
Rare Dutch Silver Snuff-Box in the Form of a Cabinet

Rare Dutch Silver Snuff-Box in the Form of a Cabinet

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in

Rare Dutch Silver Snuff-Box in the Form of a Cabinet

By H. Kuilenburg

Located in Werkendam, NL

This extremely rare snuff-box in the form of a cabinet is described by expert B.W.G. Wttewaal (see Literature below) - incidentally one of my customers in de 60's - as rather valuabl...

Category

1820s Dutch Empire Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866
Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866

Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866

Unavailable

H 0.63 in W 2.88 in D 1.63 in

Russian Imperial-era Silver Nielloed Snuff Box, Moscow, 1866

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A Russian silver snuff box from the reign of Tsar Alexander III, the hinged cover nielloed with a stylized scene of the Palace Square in St.

Category

1860s Russian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Four Dutch Antique Silver Tobacco or Snuff Boxes
Four Dutch Antique Silver Tobacco or Snuff Boxes

Four Dutch Antique Silver Tobacco or Snuff Boxes

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in

Four Dutch Antique Silver Tobacco or Snuff Boxes

Located in Werkendam, NL

Dutch silver snuff-box/tobacco box with later silver ball feet; presently multi-purpose, e.g. silver tea or coffee spoons, jewelry or just decoration.

Category

19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Early Victorian Solid Silver Snuff Box by silver maker Nathaniel Mills Assayed
Early Victorian Solid Silver Snuff Box by silver maker Nathaniel Mills Assayed

Early Victorian Solid Silver Snuff Box by silver maker Nathaniel Mills Assayed

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Glencarse, Perthshire

Of rectangular form with heavy chased floral decoration overall It is in excellent condition. Measures: Approximate 3 x 2 inches.

Category

19th Century British Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Silver Crab Snuff Box
Silver Crab Snuff Box

Silver Crab Snuff Box

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Silver Crab Snuff Box

Located in London, London

A charming silver crab snuff box with intricate decoration and gilt interior.

Category

Early 1900s European Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rare Scottish Table Snuff Mull, Dated 1873
Rare Scottish Table Snuff Mull, Dated 1873

Rare Scottish Table Snuff Mull, Dated 1873

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Rare Scottish Table Snuff Mull, Dated 1873

By John Wakelin & William Taylor

Located in Brussels, BE

Very good condition. A snuff mull is an oversized snuff box. Mounted on castors, it would have been rolled down the table for gentlemen to partake of the snuff in the small silv...

Category

1870s Scottish Regency Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box
Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box

Unavailable

H 1.8 in W 3.7 in D 2.4 in

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box

Located in London, GB

The date mark that is stamped on this box is 1894 Assayer's mark AA (Anatoly A Artsybashev). Cover and sides with foliate scrolls in red, white, a gold initial on top,mauve, apple-...

Category

1890s Ukrainian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box
Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box

Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box

Unavailable

H 0.8 in W 3.3 in D 1.6 in

Khlebnikov Russian Silver-Gilt and Shaded Enamel Box

By Ivan Klebnikov

Located in London, GB

Cyrillic Mark of Khlebnikov with Imperial Warrant, Moscow, Circa 1890 A silver-gilt and shaded enamel case, Khlebnikov, Moscow, before 1899 the rectangular hinged box with scrolling...

Category

1890s Ukrainian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Charles II Silver Oval Tobacco Box with Engraved Lid
Charles II Silver Oval Tobacco Box with Engraved Lid

Charles II Silver Oval Tobacco Box with Engraved Lid

Unavailable

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Charles II Silver Oval Tobacco Box with Engraved Lid

Located in London, GB

Extremely attractive Charles II oval tobacco box with a lovely patina. Maker's mark only 'WB' - struck on the inside of the base and the inside of the lid. The lid is engraved ...

Category

1680s English Charles II Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Meyle and Mayer German Sterling Silver Tobacco Box with Quartz / Stone, C1900
Meyle and Mayer German Sterling Silver Tobacco Box with Quartz / Stone, C1900

Meyle and Mayer German Sterling Silver Tobacco Box with Quartz / Stone, C1900

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Meyle and Mayer German Sterling Silver Tobacco Box with Quartz / Stone, C1900 German circa 1900 Sterling Silver w / Marcasite detail. Snuffbox with Lid / Quartz Stone - Meyle and ...

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A heavy silver box with canted corners, the hinged cover in the style of an ancient traditional woodcut featuring a Chinese traveling figure or salesman with a walking stick in one h...

Category

1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé
Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé

Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, possibly Potosí, c. 1775–90, cast, repoussé, and chased silver, the design is very intricate, with lions, cats and some other animals, and a women on...

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes
19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes

19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Victorian stone and silver matchboxes. City of London 1888.

Category

1880s Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905
Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905

By Marks & Cohen

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian Continental novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a flat sleeping pig, with hinged flip-top lid and attached suspension ring. Import marks for Marks & Coh...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825
William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825

William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825

By John Reilly

Located in London, GB

Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with makers mark only, "IR" is stamped on the inside of the lid and is possibly John Reilly...

Category

1820s British William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

RARE Austrian silver (ALT WIEN) Havdalah spice container, Judaica ISRAEL MUSEUM
RARE Austrian silver (ALT WIEN) Havdalah spice container, Judaica ISRAEL MUSEUM

RARE Austrian silver (ALT WIEN) Havdalah spice container, Judaica ISRAEL MUSEUM

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Up for sale is this museum quality Judaica Havdalah spice container, very rare with great provenance!! This silver spice tower was made in Vienna Austria, on the early part of the 19...

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Early 1800s Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907
Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very unusual Edwardian silver Vesta Case of plain rounded rectangular form, the interior fitted with a hinged articulated collapsible 3-tier match holder and striker. By Asprey ...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique 20th Century Russian Gold and Silver Cigarette-Case by Khlebnikov
Antique 20th Century Russian Gold and Silver Cigarette-Case by Khlebnikov

Antique 20th Century Russian Gold and Silver Cigarette-Case by Khlebnikov

By Ivan Khlebnikov

Located in Paris, FR

Unusual silver cigarette-case, almost totally covered by 23 thick and heavy pink gold labels or stamps engraved with an handwritten signatures (Charlie Farrell, Edward Ustrissov, F B...

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Early 20th Century Russian Other Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

King Edward VII's Personal Cigarette Case, Silver,  Red & Blue Enamel and Gold
King Edward VII's Personal Cigarette Case, Silver,  Red & Blue Enamel and Gold

King Edward VII's Personal Cigarette Case, Silver, Red & Blue Enamel and Gold

By Alexander Clark & Co.

Located in London, GB

A stunning Edwardian cigarette case, formerly the property of HRH King Edward VII. Made by Alexander Clarke of 33 New Bond Street in 1904. With sumptuous royal red and royal navy b...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

By Dollond, London

Located in Brussels, BE

Early 19th century silver mounted Shagreen cased drawing instrument set by Dollond. A museum quality Shagreen covered pocket wooden case with silver rim and vacant cartouche containi...

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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Shagreen

Petite boite en argent massif partiellement doré à décor chérubins, France, XIXe
Petite boite en argent massif partiellement doré à décor chérubins, France, XIXe

Petite boite en argent massif partiellement doré à décor chérubins, France, XIXe

Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR

Petite boite en argent massif réalisé en France au XIX. Décor de chérubins. Anciennement doré. La dorure subsiste a certain endroit notamment a l'intérieur. Deux poinçons de garantie...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Horn Snuff Box
Horn Snuff Box

Horn Snuff Box

Unavailable

H 0.67 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in

Horn Snuff Box

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

A Georgian oval horn snuff box. The silver tablet is engraved 'Thomas Edwards'.

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Gilt Box
Antique Silver Gilt Box

Antique Silver Gilt Box

Unavailable

H 0.001 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in

Antique Silver Gilt Box

Located in London, GB

A C17th silver gilt snuff box with fine decorative piercing and original agate panel in lid.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

French Silver Niello Snuff Box, Hunting Scene, Early 19th Century
French Silver Niello Snuff Box, Hunting Scene, Early 19th Century

French Silver Niello Snuff Box, Hunting Scene, Early 19th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A rare French silver nielloed snuff box featuring a mythological hunting scene on the cover within a finely detailed wooded landscape, a hound barking up a tree is being restrained b...

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1830s French Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Niello

Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box HM, 1836
Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box HM, 1836

Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box HM, 1836

Unavailable

H 1.8 in W 3.5 in D 2.4 in

Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box HM, 1836

Located in London, GB

This superb quality Georgian silver table snuff box was made in Birmingham in 1836 by W.S and measures 3 1/2 inches in length by 2.35 inches wide and is 1 1/8 inches tall.

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1830s British Georgian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Combination Snuff Box and Vinaigrette
Antique George III Sterling Silver Combination Snuff Box and Vinaigrette

Antique George III Sterling Silver Combination Snuff Box and Vinaigrette

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

An extremely rare and fine George III sterling silver combination gilt-lined snuff box and vinaigrette, the rectangular snuff box decorated with bright-cut decoration, the vinaigrett...

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Early 1800s British George III Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Good Quality Silver Engine Turned Snuff Box, 1928, London Assay
Good Quality Silver Engine Turned Snuff Box, 1928, London Assay

Good Quality Silver Engine Turned Snuff Box, 1928, London Assay

Located in London, GB

Good quality silver Engine turned snuff box,1928, London Assay.

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1920s English George IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

George IV Silver 'Pedlar' Snuff Box by John Linnit, London, 1823
George IV Silver 'Pedlar' Snuff Box by John Linnit, London, 1823

George IV Silver 'Pedlar' Snuff Box by John Linnit, London, 1823

By John Linnit

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine George IV silver "Wine Pedlar" snuff box, the lid chased in high relief depicting a Cavalier gentleman trading his wares, the background engraved with figures standing by...

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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Renaissance Style circa 1790 German Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box
Renaissance Style circa 1790 German Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box

Renaissance Style circa 1790 German Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Germany, circa 1740 Of rectangular...

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Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Antique George III Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box London 1814
Early 19th Century Antique George III Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box London 1814

Early 19th Century Antique George III Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box London 1814

By Samuel Pemberton

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A sweet early 19th century Georgian silver gilt shaped cornered rectangular snuff box design with a hinged lid and decorative grape and vine applied borders.

Category

1810s English Georgian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rockingham Snuff Box, Landscapes Attributed to William Willis Bailey, circa 1835
Rockingham Snuff Box, Landscapes Attributed to William Willis Bailey, circa 1835

Rockingham Snuff Box, Landscapes Attributed to William Willis Bailey, circa 1835

By Rockingham

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Very rare Rockingham snuff box, of simple circular form with porcelain screw thread, superbly painted to both sides by William Willis Bailey with figures in Romantic landscapes, the ...

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1830s English Romantic Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Porcelain

19th 12 Scottish Snuff Box
19th 12 Scottish Snuff Box

19th 12 Scottish Snuff Box

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in

19th 12 Scottish Snuff Box

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Collection of Scottish snuff boxes composed by horn mounted in silver. Scotland 1750-1880.

Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in

Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century

Located in Woodbridge, CT

Silver snuff boxes are usually associated with Sheffield, England, where silver-plating technologies were perfected on these diminutive containers in the late 18th century.

Category

18th Century Dutch William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Sterling Silver Snuff Box
19th Century English Sterling Silver Snuff Box

19th Century English Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in

19th Century English Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a stunning, 19th century English sterling silver snuff box. The piece is hinged along the backside.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Oval Sterling Silver Snuff Box
19th Century English Oval Sterling Silver Snuff Box

19th Century English Oval Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Unavailable

H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1 in

19th Century English Oval Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a stunning, 19th century English sterling silver oval snuff box. Lovely, traditional European relief-effect design all-over.

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Snuff Box - Antique George III
Sterling Silver Snuff Box - Antique George III

Sterling Silver Snuff Box - Antique George III

By John Reily

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique George III sterling silver snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners.

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Yapp & Woodward, 1845
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Yapp & Woodward, 1845

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Yapp & Woodward, 1845

By Yapp & Woodward

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1845 by Yapp & Woodward, this attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver snuff box, features cast floral borders and a gilt interior.

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1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V

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H 0.4 in W 1.7 in D 0.01 in

Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V

By Pairpoint Brothers 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver snuff box; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.

Category

1920s English Other Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver snuff box made in Birmingham in 1843
Victorian sterling silver snuff box made in Birmingham in 1843

Victorian sterling silver snuff box made in Birmingham in 1843

By Francis Clarke

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1843 by Francis Clark, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features an ornate border, engine turned decoration and a gilt inter...

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turned decoration to the side...

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Gilt Interior
English Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Gilt Interior

English Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Gilt Interior

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English sterling silver snuff box with gilt interior hallmarked for London 1927.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Sterling Silver Snuff Box

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H 1 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

Sterling Silver Snuff Box

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver (snuff)box by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island hallmarked 1892.

Category

1890s American Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century German 12-Karat Solid Gold and Silver Snuff Box, circa 1720
18th Century German 12-Karat Solid Gold and Silver Snuff Box, circa 1720

18th Century German 12-Karat Solid Gold and Silver Snuff Box, circa 1720

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 18th century German 12-karat solid gold and silver snuff box, of cartouche form, the lid with an oval panel cast with a chinoiserie subject, surrounded by exotic birds ...

Category

18th Century German Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Gold

Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870
Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870

Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870

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H 0.9 in W 5.2 in D 3.7 in

Russian Silver Snuff Box, Antique, circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Russian silver snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners.

Category

1870s Russian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1842
Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1842

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1842

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H 0.6 in W 2.96 in D 2.05 in

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1842

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Nathaniel Mills silver snuff box with parcel gilt interior Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1842 for Mills Period : Victoria Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Scr...

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Nathaniel Mills Sterling SIlver Snuff Box Birmingham 1843
Nathaniel Mills Sterling SIlver Snuff Box Birmingham 1843

Nathaniel Mills Sterling SIlver Snuff Box Birmingham 1843

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sterling silver snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1843 for Nathaniel Mills Period : Victoria Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Embellished with tooled cr...

Category

1840s British Victorian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Edward Smith Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1829
Edward Smith Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1829

Edward Smith Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1829

By Edward Smith

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Edward Smith sterling silver snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1829 for Edward Smith Period : George IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Embellished too...

Category

1830s British George IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Bettridge Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1826
John Bettridge Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1826

John Bettridge Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1826

By John Bettridge

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sterling silver snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Bimingham in 1826 for John Bettridge Period : George IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Embelished with machined de...

Category

1820s British George IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835
Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835

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H 0.71 in W 2.96 in D 1.74 in

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Nathaniel Mills silver snuff box with dedication Date : Hallmarked in 1835 in Birmingham for Mills Period : William IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Cast floral...

Category

1830s British William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Silver Snuff Box Birmingham, 1817, 19th Century
Antique George III Silver Snuff Box Birmingham, 1817, 19th Century

Antique George III Silver Snuff Box Birmingham, 1817, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite antique George III sterling silver snuff box, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1817, of rectangular form with reeded decoration, vacant cartouche, moulded front rim...

Category

1810s English George III Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch .833 Fine Cast Silver Snuff Box, Coach Scene
Antique Dutch .833 Fine Cast Silver Snuff Box, Coach Scene

Antique Dutch .833 Fine Cast Silver Snuff Box, Coach Scene

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine antique Dutch .833 fine cast "Coach Scene" silver snuff box with Assay and Tax hallmarks.   

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835 - Masonic Interest
Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835 - Masonic Interest

Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835 - Masonic Interest

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Nathaniel Mills sterling silver snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 for Nathanial Mills Period : William IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : The body...

Category

1830s British William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box, by D.P. Nikitin, Circa.1908-1917
Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box, by D.P. Nikitin, Circa.1908-1917

Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box, by D.P. Nikitin, Circa.1908-1917

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Russian Silver Snuff Box Maker : by D.P. Nikitin Russia Circa.1908-1917 Fully hallmarked Dimensions - Size : 7.1 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm Weight : 74 grams Condition: Has some micro ...

Category

Early 1900s Russian Antique Silver Snuff Box

Materials

Silver

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Antique Silver Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique silver snuff box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique silver snuff box — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique silver snuff box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver snuff box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. John Linnit, Sampson Mordan & Co. and Fedor Ovchinnikov each produced at least one beautiful antique silver snuff box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Silver Snuff Box?

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Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

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