Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"
Located in Spencertown, NY
Dancing scene with violinist and dancing couple.
Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"
Located in Spencertown, NY
Dancing scene with violinist and dancing couple.
Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside
Wood
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, French, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular box depicting Place Vendome with quote on bottom 'COLON DE LA PLACE VENDOME.' The
Wood
$654
H 0.79 in W 3.23 in D 3.23 in
Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle in Paris of 30th March 1814
Located in Bilzen, BE
marked the end of the reign of Napoleon I, who abdicated after the capitulation. This box is pressed wood
Wood
1800s Snuff Box of Ram's Horn and Wood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
c.1800s snuff box, ram's horn with wood inset bottom. Base edge faults in the horn-top edge also
Wood
Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional micromosaic snuff box represents the heights of this ancient art form. Depicting
Bronze
Georgian Carved Wood Shoe Souvenir Snuff Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
is an excellent example of that phenomenon. The box is made in the shape of a fashionable lady’s shoe
A Primitive Snuff Box, Scandinavia 1847
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Primitive Snuff Box dated 1847 and signed T.O. from Norway, Scandinaiva. Wear due to age and use
Wood
$561Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 2.76 in D 5.71 in
18th Century Decorative Lacquered Portrait Figures Wood Tobacco Snuff Box Black
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and fine lacquered wood box, is painted on both the sides with an elegant portrait of
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes
Located in Delft, NL
19th century wooden shoe shaped snuff boxes Snuff boxes in the shape of a shoe. One papier-mache
Pewter
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
Sterling Silver
English 19th century desk snuff box circa 1840
Located in Central England, GB
This masterfully engineered and very complicated English ebony engine turned table snuff box dates
Wood
Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Two wonderful antique, figural snuff boxes in the form of heeled boots. Dutch, most probably from
Wood, Antler
Dutch Early 19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch early 19th century wooden shoe shaped snuff box An early 19th century wooden hand carved
Wood
Ebonised Oval Snuff Box With Cricket Scene on The Lid.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ebonised Papier Mache Cricket Snuff Box. A black lacquered oval Papier-mâché snuff box with hinged
Wood
$795Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 2.76 in D 0.52 in
Mid-19th Century Decorative Lacquered Wooden Tobacco Snuff Box Black
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and elegant lacquered snuff box was handmade in The Netherlands. It is painted on both
Wood, Lacquer
$575
H 1.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box By The Lukutun Factory
Wood, Paper
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.25 in W 3.375 in D 2.25 in
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style
Brass
$701Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 2.76 in D 5.71 in
Mid-18th Century Decorative Lacquered Wooden Tobacco Snuff Box Black
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine wood lacquered wood case is painted both on the sides: there is the elegant portrait of a
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Carved Shoe Form Treen Snuff Box with Carved Shamrock, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Probably Irish given the carved shamrock, with hinged top and robust leaf like carving. A small chip to bottom of toe and two small holes on the bottom likely from former mounting.
Wood
18th Century Georgian Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Tobacco Box
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century Georgian hand-carved walnut wood tobacco box on its original stand. This is an
Wood, Walnut
Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes
Located in Marseille, FR
39.1 g. Additional information: Material: Lacquered wood.
Wood
$850Sale Price|43% Off
H 5 in W 6.13 in D 4.88 in
French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
Located in Miami, FL
wood and leather. Beautiful natural materials. This very decorative box would look great on a desk
Leather, Walnut
$923
H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back to approximately 1880. Carved from linden wood with a
Wood
$408
H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 11.82 in
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box Powder box- jelwery Box.
Metal
Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Good quality Curved glass on top
Brass
$423
H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
Metal
$841Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 5.12 in
Tobacco Boxes and Ashtray, Set of Three Danish Pewter Humidor Box, Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Just Andersen. Comprising: - a Lidded Pewter Tobacco box with wooden inner, with floral and vegetal
Pewter
A Shagreen Tobacco Box, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Shagreen Tobacco Box, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions
Brass
Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Terrier Box
Located in Northport, MI
This is a joyful novelty- a Black Forest hand-carved Terrier box. A beautifully executed piece with
Wood
Early 19th Century Russian Lacquer Painted Snuffbox Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
gift for the collector of these charming boxes.
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
prim interior. Petite in size, this antique case was likely used as a snuff box, pill box, or for
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$700
H 1.66 in W 5.32 in D 2.56 in
Carved Boxwood Tobacco Box – Louis XV Period, 18th Century, Architectural Scene
Located in Bilzen, BE
use Description: A rare and exquisitely carved 18th-century French tobacco or snuff box, executed in
Wood
18th Century Round Lacquer Wood Erotic Tobacco Snuffbox
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
collector of these charming boxes.
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 7 in D 2.25 in
Burlwood Box of Rectangular Form, 19th Century, Probably English
Located in Spencertown, NY
The serpentine front with upraised lip for opening. The interior covered in felt.
Wood
19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments
Located in Marseille, FR
59.2 g. Additional information: Material: Lacquered wood.
Wood
$560
H 4.73 in Dm 4.34 in
Early 20th Century Tobacco Jar - Erhard & Söhne - Brass and Wood - Tug-of-War
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
celebrated for their refined Art Nouveau brasswork. The cylindrical body is made of dark-stained wood and
Brass
$995
H 4 in W 9.94 in D 6.38 in
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 ...
Wood
Set of 2 Antique Georgian Yew Wood Pomanders, 19th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of 2 Treen Pomanders in Yew Wood 2 small round early 19th century yew wood lady's pomanders
Yew
Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
gift for the collector of these charming boxes.
Wood
$1,650
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Black Forest Carved Humidor in the Form of a Monkey Head Wearing a Cap & Collar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Black Forest figural carved wood humidor in the form of a monkey's head with a hinged lid carved as
Wood
$4,050
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
realistically carved with wood knots. Beside the anvil sits an ebonised decorative carved hammer and a pair of
Wood
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.875 in W 12.875 in D 12.875 in
19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile
Located in Atlanta, GA
box which features a carved ribbon edge hinged lid, which opens to reveal four individually wood lined
Brass
Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
cylindrical ring turned body, the whole with good rich color and striking contrast with heart and sap wood, so
Wood
$1,572 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Russian tobacco containers with carved and painted decoration, treen, C 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This rare pair of Russian folk art treen tobacco containers are beautifully hand turned from one solid piece of limewood. They have well hollowed interiors with a neatly fitting lid ...
Wood
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Brass, Sheet Metal
Three Horn, Silver and Wood Trinket or Snuff Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
3 nice Victorian trinket or snuff boxes. One is oval and made of horn with Silver inlay. The next
Silver
$1,048Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 1.06 in Dm 2.28 in
ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver
By Robert J. Mitchell 1
Located in Miami, FL
A snuff box designed by Robert Mitchell. This is a fabulous antique pocket snuff-box created in
Silver, Sterling Silver
$296Sale Price|68% Off
H 0.8 in W 3.65 in D 2.55 in
19th Century Lacquered Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Parrot and Lady
By Stobwasser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th century hand painted black lacquered Papier-Mâché snuff box or vanity box Crafted in
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
19th century Wooden shoe Snuff Box, treen
Located in Bilzen, BE
A beautifully carved wooden snuff box (treen) from the middle 19th century with a beautiful old
Wood
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on
Wood, Paper
Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box burl wood box, Victorian, Napoleon style burl wood jewelry box
Wood
Black Lacquered with Polychrome Scene Hand Painted Vintage
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful black lacquered snuff box. Hand painted scene with jockey and horse. Opened all the
Wood
Three 18th Century Dutch Treen Tobacco Jars
Located in Schoten, BE
Three 18th century Dutch treen tobacco jars segmented with several precious woods. The dimensions
Wood
Antique Carved Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold and Wood Snuff Bottle
By Ansuini
Located in Roma, IT
This early XX century rare lapis lazuli snuff bottle is unique and precious. Entirely hand-crafted
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.9 in W 2.9 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Black Lacquered Wooden Snuff Boxes Inlaid with Mother of Pearl
Located in Raalte, NL
2 old black lacquered snuff boxes inlaid with mother of pearl, from the 19th century. The
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle of 30th March
Located in Spencertown, NY
Pressed wood snuff box. Inscribed: "compat du 30 mars sur la putte chaumont."
Wood
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Charles X, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Pressed wood snuff box. Inscribed: "CHARLES X ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE."
Wood
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round snuff box with accompanying hand written note dated 1832. Inscribed "Colonne de le Place
Wood
Antique Bent Wood Snuff Box w Brass Car on Lid, Automotive Interest
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cute little pill box has survived over 100 years. Intended to carry snuff, or pills if you
Wood
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Napoleon in His Last Moments, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The scene depicts Napoleon dying with his aides tearful by his side. Inscribed: "Derniers Moments De Napoleon".
Wood
Snuff or Tobacco Box, Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Tobacco box. Carved wood, 19th century. Carved wooden box with metal hinged lid decorated on the
Other
Bucks County Pa Carved Snuff Box
Located in Charleston, SC
Bucks County Pa carved snuff box.
Wood
French Shoe Form Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Two similar carved and inlaid motto shoe form snuff boxes with portrait medallions, European, mid
Wood
Sold
H 1.13 in W 1.63 in D 4 in
Rare Antique Scottish 'Signed' J. Chalmers Burr Wood Mauchline Ware Snuff Box
By J. Chalmers
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare antique Scottish burr wood Mauchline ware snuff box Maker: J Chalmers (faintly signed
19th c. English Treen Frog Snuff Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A naive 19th century English carved fruit wood snuff box in the form of a frog, the underbelly with
Fruitwood
Sold
H 2.25 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in
1920s Antique Chinese Decorative Smoking Box Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Asian Chinese Oriental Vintage Smoke Tobacco Box Interior Compartments Intricate decorative
Wood
Sold
H 17.13 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
CARVED BLACK FOREST WOOD SMOKiNG PIPE CABINET BOX LATIN INSCRIBED NIL NISI CRUCE
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Black Forest wood, smoking pipe cabinet or rack with inscribed top reading "Nil Nisi Cruce" which
Wood
Dutch Mixed Woods and Ebonized Tobacco Box, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of pagoda form, the turned top box with an ebonized upper section continuing to the rest of the top
Walnut
Cigarette Box
Located in Houston, TX
This cigarette box is designed to resemble a stack of books. The front portion slides out and has
Wood
Tiffany Studios Bronze Zodiac Cigarette Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
varying zodiac symbols perfectly patinated while the inside is wood lined. The hinged box is perfect for
Bronze
Victorian Gorilla Head Black Forest Tobacco Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This Black Forest Tobacco Box is in the form of a Gorilla's head. The exquisitely carved "gorilla
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Treen Tobacco Barrel Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century treen tobacco barrel box, English. Superbly turned of sycamore of gorgeous color
Wood
Early 19th Century Pennsylvania Carved and Painted Pipe Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Pennsylvania carved and painted pipe box. Masterfully carved and painted pipe
Wood, Paint
Arthur & John Zimmerman or A & J Silver - Cigarette Box, 1890s
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Roma, IT
Arthur & John Zimmerman or A & J Silver - Cigarette Box, 1890s
Silver
French Horse Tobacco Jar Hand Carved Wood
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Exceptional Hand Carved Horses Head Tobacco Jar From our Boxes collection
Wood
Sold
H 3 in W 2.25 in D 0.67 in
CARTIER Paris 1920 Burl Wood Pocket Case In 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel And Diamonds
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A burl wood pocket case designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic pocket box, created in Paris
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Rare Regency Opium Humidor with Whippet Finial by Robinson and Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
., probably Robinson and wood, circa 1830. Restored.
Earthenware
Sold
H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head. The detail is of exceptional quality, featuring glass eyes, small pretruding white teeth...
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Tobacco Jar
Located in MILL, NL
Beautiful 19th century tobacco jar. In very good condition. Beautiful in colour. Dimensions: 27,5H x 13ø
Wood
Tobacco Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden tobacco jar. Belgium, circa 1890.
Wood
Wooden Tobacco Jar from Late 19th Century Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden tobacco jar from late 19th century Belgium.
Wood
Late 19th Century Tobacco Jar from Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden tobacco jar. Belgium, circa 1890.
Wood
Tobacco Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden tobacco jar, Belgium, circa 1890.
Wood
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H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head. The detail is of exceptional quality, featuring large glass eyes and a leather col...
Wood
19th Century French Tobacco Jars, Quirky Collectors Items
Located in Brecht, BE
Quite rare to find these 19th century tobacco jars, big belly men ..., used to be precious gifts for men, often found on their desk ... one is 35 cm high, the other one is 40 cm high...
Wood
Wooden Tobacco Jar from 1920s Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden tobacco jar from 1920s Belgium.
Wood
Tobacco Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden tobacco jar, Belgium, circa 1920.
Wood
Wooden Tobacco Jar from 1920s Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden tobacco jar from 1920s Belgium.
Wood
Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them
Wood
Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
products can also be seen carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture
Wood
Mulberry and Walnut Tobacco Art Deco Jar from England, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mulberry and walnut tobacco Art Deco jar from England, circa 1950.
Wood
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H 8.47 in W 8.47 in D 6.89 in
Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head. The detail is of exceptional quality, featuring glass eyes and a leather collar around t...
Brass
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
Ivory, Wood
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H 1.19 in D 1.89 in L 2.47 in
English, 18th Century, 18 Karat Gold & 'Petrified Wood Agate' Snuff Box
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rare and exceedingly beautiful snuff box dates to the second half of the 18th Century and was
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century POW Shoe Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century POW shoe snuff box We are proud to offer a 19th century POW carved wooden snuff box
Wood
Sold
H 7.68 in W 1.97 in D 2.96 in
Late 18th C Italian Hand Carved & Painted Poplar Wood Phallus Snuff Puzzle Box
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare carved and painted erotic puzzle box, carved in poplar wood. The base of the phallus slides
Poplar
19th Century Scottish Rams Head Snuff or Mull Box
Located in New York, NY
Unique 19th century Scottish ram's head snuff or mull box inscribed "Kandahar, 1880 - presented to
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Pressed Burl Wood Snuff Box with Three Skulls, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The snuff box with an inscription on the front and a longer explanation on the back.
Wood
19th Century Pressed Wood Snuff Box, "L'amour..L'amitie"
Located in Spencertown, NY
Depicting roses on one half and oak tree on the other, with the saying: "Elle Passe Souvent En Un Jour..Je Jure Toute La Vie."
Wood
Georgian Pressed Burr Wood Snuff Box Commemorating the Battle of Jena, 1806
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare French pressed burr wood snuff box commemorating the Battle of Jena and dating from around
Wood
19th Century English Treen Puzzle Snuff Box Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century English treen puzzle snuff box ball A nice example of a Victorian snuff box, in the
Wood
English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the
Silver
Late George III Wooden Snuff Box, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The snuff box in the form of a book. The top with chiselled tobacco leafs the underside cover with
Wood
Antique Dutch Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Dutch tobacco box, circa early 20th century, Holland. Box is hand carved and hand
Wood
Art Deco Tobacco Cigarette Box in Pewter Wood Interior
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco pewter snuff tobacco box with classic floral relief. The inside of the lid is decorated
Pewter
Two Tobacco Boxes
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two matching turned Lignum Vitae and bone barrel-form tobacco barrels with turned bone button handles, ring turned bodies, both with great color and patina. Treen, size listed is ...
Bone, Wood
Foot with Serpent Wooden Tobacco Box
Located in New York, NY
Foot with serpent wooden Tobacco box. Carved wooden box in shape of foot with snake wrapping around
Wood
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Brass
French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box Lacquered Papier Mâché Snuff Box, Calendar 1811, Names of All Saints Per Day. French Calendar 1811, (Calendrier Pour L' A...
Paper
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.
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