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Tobacco box with forest animals, 1910s.
Tobacco box with forest animals, 1910s.

Tobacco box with forest animals, 1910s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

back of the lid. France, 1910s.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box
Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box

Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box An elegant Art Deco box from Hermès Paris, crafted in silver

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Hermès - Rare Cigarette Box, XXth century
Hermès - Rare Cigarette Box, XXth century

Hermès - Rare Cigarette Box, XXth century

By Hermès

Located in Beaune, FR

Rare silver-plated cigarette box with a gilt-plated deer head opening. It is in good condition and

Category

20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Gold box of Louis XVI period
Gold box of Louis XVI period

Gold box of Louis XVI period

Located in Paris, FR

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box
Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box Hand-glazed and hand-painted, created by Edouard-Marcel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor

Category

Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Metal and Leather Cigarette Box
Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Metal and Leather Cigarette Box

Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Metal and Leather Cigarette Box

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

Here is a handsome and classic 1950s vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Longchamp 20th century design dog ceramic and leather cigarette box 1970
Longchamp 20th century design dog ceramic and leather cigarette box 1970

Longchamp 20th century design dog ceramic and leather cigarette box 1970

By Longchamp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Longchamp 20th century design ceramic and leather cigarette box Brown ceramic piece with dog

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Onnaing Style Barbotine Tobacco Box Reading Pig, 19th Century
Onnaing Style Barbotine Tobacco Box Reading Pig, 19th Century

Onnaing Style Barbotine Tobacco Box Reading Pig, 19th Century

By Onnaing

Located in Paris, FR

cigarettes or matches. The head of the pig can be removed and discover the hole of the tobacco box. French

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Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Faience

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique
A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

significant creation by the preeminent French glass artist René Lalique, this exquisite box and cover

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt

Category

Antique 1880s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Painted Porcelain Tobacco Box Signed Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland
Painted Porcelain Tobacco Box Signed Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland

Painted Porcelain Tobacco Box Signed Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland

By Theodore Haviland, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Painted porcelain tobacco box signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland Limoges. Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Fox Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland
Art Deco Fox Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland

Art Deco Fox Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland

By Theodore Haviland, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

- Limoges. Stamps on the bottom. Origin France, circa 1920. Box with a cat or fox figure in green and white

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond
Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

By Tonnel Paris

Located in Miami, FL

France for Tonnel-Paris during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. This beautiful cased box has been

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case
French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case

French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case

Located in New Orleans, LA

This French gold cigarette case is a splendid specimen of early 20th century style and refinement

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Early 20th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel

Burlwood & Hand Painted French Napolean III Style Cigar Humidor
Burlwood & Hand Painted French Napolean III Style Cigar Humidor

Burlwood & Hand Painted French Napolean III Style Cigar Humidor

Located in Incline Village, NV

Beautiful condition and highly attractive mid 20th century French Napolean III style burlwood and

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Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Burl

Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970
Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970

Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Tabacco box with a Lid in wood. With brass. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Import Solid Silver Cigarette Case
20th Century French Import Solid Silver Cigarette Case

20th Century French Import Solid Silver Cigarette Case

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

. Hallmarked French import sterling silver (2 swan stamps, 925 standard). The swan mark, in use since 1st

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20th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

20th Century French 18K Gold & Burr Walnut Cigarette Case, Mappin & Webb
20th Century French 18K Gold & Burr Walnut Cigarette Case, Mappin & Webb

20th Century French 18K Gold & Burr Walnut Cigarette Case, Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century French 18ct solid gold and burr walnut cigarette case. The case features a

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20th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

French Majolica Tobacco Jar Onnaing, Circa 1890
French Majolica Tobacco Jar Onnaing, Circa 1890

French Majolica Tobacco Jar Onnaing, Circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica tobacco jar onnaing, Circa 1890. Decorated with a medallion and flowers.

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Antique 1890s French Rococo Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"
18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre" French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox Titled "Le

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Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970

Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa

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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco French cigarette & vesta-box compendium striker This is a very rare compendium luxury

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement
French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement

French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica hound Medor tobacco jar Saint Clement, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid
19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid

19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This elm pot was probably used to store Tabaco. It is finely turned and has an attractive patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Figural Barbotine Faience Pig Tobacco Jars, Set of 2
19th Century French Figural Barbotine Faience Pig Tobacco Jars, Set of 2

19th Century French Figural Barbotine Faience Pig Tobacco Jars, Set of 2

By Onnaing

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Northern France circa 1880, this engaging pair of antique figural faience tobacco jars

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style
19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

Located in Austin, TX

Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling
FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

, snuff boxes, and cigarette cases for brands including Cartier, Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels. His

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Located in Porto, PT

, guilloche reverse and hinged lid. Metal: Gold Origin: French Mark: Fleur-de-Lys Weight: 132.57 grams

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Antique 17th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Located in Porto, PT

, garlands, and a reverse side with profusely defined engravings. Metal: Gold Origin: French Brand: Fleur-de

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Antique 17th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Located in Porto, PT

: French Mark: Fleur-de-Lys Weight: 153.28 grams Dimensions: 8.5cm x 6.5cm Purity: 750% Assay Office Mark

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Antique 17th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Located in Porto, PT

: French Mark: Warrior's Head Weight: 154.15 gr (Gross weight) Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm Purity: 750

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Antique 17th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox

By Louis Robin

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

JEAN TROTTIN 1925 Art Deco Lacquered & Eggshell Case In .950 Sterling Silver
JEAN TROTTIN 1925 Art Deco Lacquered & Eggshell Case In .950 Sterling Silver

JEAN TROTTIN 1925 Art Deco Lacquered & Eggshell Case In .950 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

, France, by the silversmith and artist Jean Trottin, circa 1925. This exceptional Art Deco cigarette case

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Round Lacquer Wood Erotic Tobacco Snuffbox
18th Century Round Lacquer Wood Erotic Tobacco Snuffbox

18th Century Round Lacquer Wood Erotic Tobacco Snuffbox

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

collector of these charming boxes.  

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.   

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s
Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

motoring and tobacco. Both the box and cover are marked with the Goddess Minerva in an octagon, the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case
Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

piece was made for a French Marquis. The case was envisioned by Adolphe Chailloux, who created many of

Category

20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Terracota "Head" tabacco pot XIX century
Terracota "Head" tabacco pot XIX century

Terracota "Head" tabacco pot XIX century

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare terracota tabacco boxe showing a head of an old Breton End of XIX century around 1900 France

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Terracotta

1950s Hermès Cigarette Holder
1950s Hermès Cigarette Holder

1950s Hermès Cigarette Holder

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia

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Vintage 1950s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Cigarette dice dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s
Cigarette dice dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

Cigarette dice dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Bros Old Movie Archives. Look for it in old movies. 1928, Paris France, Signed "Alfred Dunhill Paris"

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

1950s Hermès Smoking Set
1950s Hermès Smoking Set

1950s Hermès Smoking Set

By Hermès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Classic vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rare Jean Dunand Art Deco Cigarette Case, Circa 1930 – Bronze & Eggshell Lacquer
Rare Jean Dunand Art Deco Cigarette Case, Circa 1930 – Bronze & Eggshell Lacquer

Rare Jean Dunand Art Deco Cigarette Case, Circa 1930 – Bronze & Eggshell Lacquer

By Jean Dunand

Located in Red Lion, PA

sought-after decorative objects of the period, including vases, boxes, panels, furniture, and cigarette

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Smoker's set signed FRED, Force 10 collection, silver gilt metal & stee, 1960
Smoker's set signed FRED, Force 10 collection, silver gilt metal & stee, 1960

Smoker's set signed FRED, Force 10 collection, silver gilt metal & stee, 1960

Located in NICE, FR

box in silver-gilt metal with the brand's typical stylized rope-style braided steel decoration. all

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ceramic Covered Pot, Jean Mégard, Biot 1952
Ceramic Covered Pot, Jean Mégard, Biot 1952

Ceramic Covered Pot, Jean Mégard, Biot 1952

By Jean Mégard

Located in St Ouen, FR

Extremely rare covered pot. Rich glazes with a juxtaposition of white and vivid colours forming an abstract overprinted decor. The inside of the cover features a generous dedication...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox
18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French walnut wooden snuffbox French walnut wooden snuffbox Beautiful detailed cut

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Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask
Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask

Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask

By Limoges

Located in Paris, FR

Small flask in Limoges enamel and silver mounts with its original stopper. All of its surfaces are decorated with figures set in a gallant landscape. On the body, a couple of young l...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century
Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The pair of jars with covers with old repairs and chips.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Faience

Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870
Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870

Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 20 karat tri-coloured gold snuff box; an

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Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

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French Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French snuff box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, gold and wood, every French snuff box was constructed with great care. There are 381 variations of the antique or vintage French snuff box you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French snuff box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French snuff box, those designed in folk art, Louis XVI and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Limoges, Louis-François Tronquoy and Cartier each produced at least one beautiful French snuff box that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Snuff Box?

A French snuff box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,918, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $137,241.

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 French Snuff Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff 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.