Austria Snuff Box
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s Austrian Belle Époque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Tobacco Accessories
Silver
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
Antique 19th Century Austrian Campaign Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Tin
Antique 19th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s Austrian Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Terracotta
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...
Lacquer, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Shagreen
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica, Pottery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Terracotta
Antique 1870s Austrian High Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paper, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s Austrian Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Empire Tobacco Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
Early 20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
Early 20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1890s Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Austrian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s German Decorative Boxes
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Terracotta
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Austrian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal
Vintage 1920s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel, Silver
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Onyx, Silver
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s Austrian Tobacco Accessories
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
Silver
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Silver
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Austria Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Austria Snuff Box?
Finding the Right snuff-boxes for You
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. Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
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.
- When were snuff boxes invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Snuff boxes first appeared in England during the 17th century and became widespread in the 18th century. Snuff boxes range from simple designs to elaborately decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique snuff boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
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