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
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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
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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
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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
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Swiss Multicolored Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
-chased and engraved gold elements adorn this rare 19th century box, and dynamic floral swags and musical
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Louis XVI Neoclassical Sterling Silver Snuff or Patch Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a beautifully designed and finely crafted Neoclassical Louis XVI patch box. The finely cast
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Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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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
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Other
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box,
German
circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Tortoise Shell
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
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19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
pearls and a central turquoise. The box incorporates a concealed musical movement, wound by a key and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes
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H 0.48 in W 2.6 in D 1.89 in
Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot
Located in London, GB
A good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot,
Circa 1910,
Going barrel
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Singing Bird Box by Rochat in Tortoiseshell, Gold and enamel
Located in London, GB
An early Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement numbered 316 and with stamped three
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Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. The lid and sides are covered in an
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Early 20th Century German Empire Tobacco Accessories
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Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
first glance, it may seem like a well-crafted, beautifully designed snuff box with a pearl floral motif
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Antique 1820s Swiss Desk Accessories
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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful musical snuff box.
Cylinder mechanisme made in Switserland, in about 1840, plays 2 tunes
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Musical snuff box
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Swiss made in about 1840
Mechanisme plays 2 tunes on a
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Music box made in Switzerland in the mid-19th century.
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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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musical snuff box for "sur plateau"-mechanism
Located in Zonhoven, BE
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Very early silver box, with compartment for a "sur-plateau" type
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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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on
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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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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
- 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.
- 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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