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An Engraved Pewter Snuff Box, Circa 1900 Judaica
An Engraved Pewter Snuff Box, Circa 1900 Judaica

An Engraved Pewter Snuff Box, Circa 1900 Judaica

$900

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in

An Engraved Pewter Snuff Box, Circa 1900 Judaica

Located in New York, NY

This charming engraved pewter snuff box, dating to circa 1900, is a beautifully preserved example of everyday Judaica—a personal object once carried and cherished, now elevated by it...

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Antique Early 1900s Polish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860

Located in Portland, OR

An unusual mid 19th century Victorian horses hoof & pewter snuff box, circa 1860. The snuff box having a hinged lid with engraved floral decoration and a curled finial to open the bo...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes
19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes

19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes

$936 / set

H 1.58 in W 3.35 in D 1.19 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A curated collection of seven small antique boxes in variation of different metals. The collection includes: - One pewter box illustrating a double faced married couple including ...

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

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Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Tobacco Boxes and Ashtray, Set of Three Danish Pewter Humidor Box, Art Deco
Tobacco Boxes and Ashtray, Set of Three Danish Pewter Humidor Box, Art Deco

Tobacco Boxes and Ashtray, Set of Three Danish Pewter Humidor Box, Art Deco

By Just Andersen

Located in Bochum, NRW

Smoking 3 pieces set made of Danish pewter from the 1920s, with hammered surface, in the style of Just Andersen. Comprising: - a Lidded Pewter Tobacco box with wooden inner, with fl...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780
English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780

English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Pewter decorative foliage and figural tobacco jar with a molded edge lid and gadrooning rope borders, Late 18th Century.

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Antique 1780s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter
Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A gorgeous Art Deco pewter lidded box by Firma Svenskt Tenn. Features three ornate feet, a velvet lined interior, and Art Deco style lid.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

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 two pewter lids. Pottery from North of France Normandy.    

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

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Svenskt Tenn, Swedish Pewter Cigarette Box with an Agate
Svenskt Tenn, Swedish Pewter Cigarette Box with an Agate

Svenskt Tenn, Swedish Pewter Cigarette Box with an Agate

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish pewter cigarette box with an agate inset in the lid. Stamped "Svenskt Tenn Stockholm" Made in 1953.

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

Materials

Pewter

Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co 'Tudric' Pewter Box with Enamel Plaque
Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co 'Tudric' Pewter Box with Enamel Plaque

Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co 'Tudric' Pewter Box with Enamel Plaque

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Arts & Crafts opening pewter box with enamel panel to lid Wood lined Panel depicting a country scene of trees and road leading to a country church Panel design attributed to Fleet...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel, Pewter

English William IV pewter open canister, 1800's
English William IV pewter open canister, 1800's

English William IV pewter open canister, 1800's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

English William IV polished pewter open canister with engine turned scoring on the top and bottom rims. Unmarked. The condition is polished with wear to the base consistent with age ...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Rare English George III pewter canister with domed lid, 1780-1810
Rare English George III pewter canister with domed lid, 1780-1810

Rare English George III pewter canister with domed lid, 1780-1810

Located in Kenilworth, IL

A rare George III pewter tea/tobacco canister. The beaded lip is repeated in ring moldings on the domed lid which terminates in an acorn finial. The canted base of the canister repea...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

19th Century Chinese Tibetan Pewter Porcelain Snuff Bottle
19th Century Chinese Tibetan Pewter Porcelain Snuff Bottle

19th Century Chinese Tibetan Pewter Porcelain Snuff Bottle

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous little Tibetan pewter/brass mix and blue and white porcelain snuff bottle from circa 1870-1890, late Qing Dynasty. The quality of the silver casting is superb. The bot...

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Archaistic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Victorian English Equestrian Motif Snuff Box
Victorian English Equestrian Motif Snuff Box

Victorian English Equestrian Motif Snuff Box

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H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in

Victorian English Equestrian Motif Snuff Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian English Equestrian motif snuff box, constructed of all most all carved mahogany with pewter mounts and inlay.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco...

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Pewter

Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s
Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s

Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s

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H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in

Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s

By Just Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An early footed box by Just Andersen. Made at his own workshop Just in Denmark during the 1920s. The exterior is made entirely from lightly hammered pewter. The interior is linned wi...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Art Deco Tobacco Cigarette Box in Pewter Wood Interior
Art Deco Tobacco Cigarette Box in Pewter Wood Interior

Art Deco Tobacco Cigarette Box in Pewter Wood Interior

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Art Deco pewter snuff tobacco box with classic floral relief.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Early 20th Century Tobacco Box - Tudric for Liberty & Co - Pewter and Turquoise
Early 20th Century Tobacco Box - Tudric for Liberty & Co - Pewter and Turquoise

Early 20th Century Tobacco Box - Tudric for Liberty & Co - Pewter and Turquoise

By Liberty & Co., Tudric, Archibald Knox

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant and refined early 20th century tobacco box, attributed to Liberty & Co., marked by the renowned pewter workshop Tudric, a line developed for Liberty under the artistic direct...

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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Hammered Pewter Tobacco Jar, circa 1940s
Early 20th Century Hammered Pewter Tobacco Jar, circa 1940s

Early 20th Century Hammered Pewter Tobacco Jar, circa 1940s

By Dunhill

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hammered pewter tobacco jar stamped "Dunhill Sheffield England Cornish Pewter", circa 1940s.

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The collection includes: - One round hand-painted porcelain jewelry box illustrating a romantic mythological scene with two women and a child. - One pewter box with a hand hammere...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Pewter

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$248,500 / set

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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.

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Located in Houston, TX

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$12,500

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage...

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$19,850

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Located in Milan, IT

Snuff box made in the late 19th century in a horse's hoof and horn lid, horseshoe base of chromed metal. Metal label on the lid engraved with the owner's initials MB. Good condition....

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$141,375

H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 38.19 in

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By Michel Kiriliuk

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By Edward & John Barnard

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$530

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Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

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Pewter Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pewter snuff box you’re looking for. A pewter snuff box — often made from metal, pewter and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pewter snuff box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A pewter snuff box made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made pewter snuff box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by The Claw are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pewter Snuff Box?

A pewter snuff box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,360, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $8,855.

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 Pewter 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.