Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket.
Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes such
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was crafted by the famed François Nicole. At
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
carillons à musique, musical snuff boxes were once considered status symbols amongst the wealthy elite. A
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Very Early 19th Century Engine Turned Silver Gilt Musical Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
A very early 19th century and fine engine turned silver gilt musical snuffbox. The case stamped F.M
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Antique 1810s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silk
$18,256
H 1 in W 1.15 in D 2.34 in
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
Located in Zonhoven, BE
snuffbox. The snuff box is a unique confirmation of the skill of Swiss jewelers and mechanics of the early
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Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold
Decorative Box with Key, Italian Musical Jewelery Box Vintage Wooden Brown Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A handmade Vintage wooden Musical jewellery box with a key and lock, with Swiss Musical Movement by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$2,411
H 3.35 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Other
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique
Category
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This snuff bottle was carved out of walnut in the last quarter of the 18th century. One side of
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Antique 1770s Unknown Boxes and Cases
$2,022
W 1.38 in D 0.71 in L 3.08 in
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Silver musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful musical snuff box.
Cylinder mechanisme made in Switserland, in about 1840, plays 2 tunes
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Silver
Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
from 1 part).
Nice and early musical snuff box.
Swiss made in about 1840
Mechanisme plays 2 tunes on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland 2nd quarter-19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Musical snuff box with cylinder movement
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful and early snuff box with musical cylinder playing.
The box is made of pressed horn with
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland in the mid-19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. It was made in Switzerland and plays as you would expect from a music box of this manufacturer and
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Musical Snuff Box, possibly Sené & Détalla
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Music box’s sound recording available on request.
Antique early 19th-century Swiss music snuff box
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.09 in
musical snuff box for "sur plateau"-mechanism
Located in Zonhoven, BE
beautiful box for music box.
Very early silver box, with compartment for a "sur-plateau" type
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Antique 1820s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Musical snuff box with cylinder movement and sectional comb
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful and early snuff box with musical cylinder playing.
The box is made of pressed horn with
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Musical snuff box with cylinder movement, sectional comb and bouquet of flowers
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful and early snuff box with musical cylinder playing.
The box is made of pressed horn with
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
H 1.23 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece.
on
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt Music Snuff Box, circa 1810
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French very rare silver gilt musical snuff box, of traditional form, the base
Category
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt Music Snuff Box, circa 1810
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French very rare silver gilt musical snuff box, of traditional form, the base
Category
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Swiss, Six-Air Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Boxes
Antique Viennese Ormolu Piano Musical Jewellery Box G Brehmer
Located in London, GB
comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique
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Antique 1870s German Decorative Boxes
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece.
Although the mechanism
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Rosewood
H 9.06 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique. Some of the more complex boxes
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Antique 1890s Swiss Musical Instruments
19th Century Eight Airs cylinder Six Bells In View Music Box by Paillard
Located in London, GB
lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Enamel
H 9.85 in W 20.87 in L 9.85 in
Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Located in London, GB
the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Boxes
Antique Victorian 10 Aires BH&A 3 Bells Music Box Swiss Movement 19th Century
By Barnett Henry Abrahams
Located in London, GB
comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 8.67 in W 18.51 in D 10.83 in
Antique 10 Air Rosewood Music Box by BH Abrahams c.1880
Located in London, GB
) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood
Antique Swiss 8 Air Musical Box in Rosewood with Three Bells, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
burr walnut with beautiful decorative marquetry of musical instruments
The box plays eight airs/tunes
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Antique Late 19th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles
H 8.67 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Swiss Eight Air Rosewood Cylinder Box
Located in London, GB
musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique. Some of the more complex boxes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Materials
Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood
Sensational 19th C. French Musical Box
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Dating from 1815-1820, the two tune musical box with a fine snuff-box sized movement residing in the base
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
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Musical Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic musical snuff box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, gold and enamel, every musical snuff box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer musical snuff box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Each musical snuff box bearing Louis XVI or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Musical Snuff Box?
The average selling price for a musical snuff box at 1stDibs is $14,898, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Musical Snuff Box
- 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.
- 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 Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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