Circa 1800 Scottish Roman Lamp Form Maplewood Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Roman lamp form maplewood & tortoise shell snuff box of great rarity & exquisite craftsmanship, c. 1800.
Wood
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817.
Sterling Silver
$3,800
Scottish Horn Snuff Mull
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large, inlaid with crystal, amber and silver. Engraved with thistles, inside cover carved 1741, Wilm. Ruthven, WH. Provenance; Fountain Walker collection.
Other
Antique Scottish Hardstone and Gilt Brass Oval Snuff Box C. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine antique Scottish oval snuff or trinket box, formed with a gilt brass mount and inset polished hardstone panels.
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39
Located in valatie, NY
Rare and Unusual Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39.
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique Silver Niello Scottish Bagpipe Player Snuff Box, Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Fine silver, niello and vermeil silver antique snuff box depicting a handsome Scottish bagpipe player performing in a bucolic countryside setting. 19th Century The Scottish bagpipe p...
Silver
A Scottish-Commissioned Cantonese Rams Horn Snuff Mull Canton, China, for the Sc
Located in London, GB
An exceptional carved horn snuff mull of traditional Scottish ram’s horn form, produced in Canton during the early nineteenth century for export to Scotland. Richly decorated with fi...
Wood
Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and highly unusual collection of eight Scottish horn snuff mulls, assembled over many years by a dedicated enthusiast. Examples of this quality and variety are seldom encounte...
Silver
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 2 3/4 inches diameter at widest ...
Sterling Silver
George III Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull, Scotland, Ca. 1790-1810. There is a sterling silver disc on the top of the hinged lid that is...
Sterling Silver
Georgian (George III) Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull, having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 1 1/2 inches diameter at widest ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional Scottish sterling silver snuff/table box has an oval cylindrical form.
Gold, Sterling Silver
19th 12 Scottish Snuff Box
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Collection of Scottish snuff boxes composed by horn mounted in silver.
Silver
Rare Scottish Table Snuff Mull, Dated 1873
By John Wakelin & William Taylor
Located in Brussels, BE
Second half of the 19th Century The ram’s with scrolling horns inset with a silver box headed by a pink semi-precious stone the cover of the box with a cartouche inscribed William T...
Silver
George III Scottish Silver Hidden Compartment Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
A fine quality George III Scottish silver Snuff Box of perfectly plain rectangular form with canted corners and silver gilt interior, a trick opening second cover to the lid opening ...
Unavailable
H 0.84 in W 3.53 in D 2.25 in
Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine William IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover depicting a fine village scene with horses, dogs and people in the courtyard, the s...
Silver
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H 1.13 in W 1.63 in D 4 in
Rare Antique Scottish 'Signed' J. Chalmers Burr Wood Mauchline Ware Snuff Box
By J. Chalmers
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare antique Scottish burr wood Mauchline ware snuff box Maker: J Chalmers (faintly signed in bottom of inside) Auchinleck, near Mauchline, is in East Ayrshire, Scotland Fa...
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H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Oversized Walnut Root Snuff Box with Theatrical Scenes Scottish, circa 1840-1850
Located in London, GB
A superb oversized walnut root snuff box with fine penwork depicting two scenes including a rent day & also a theatrical scene with the words "Cutty Sark" Scottish c.1840-50 We ar...
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H 1 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Early 19th Century Gilt Metal and Agate Snuff Box, Scottish Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The large and hinged gilt metal oval body having a running band of embossed thistle motifs, encasing two conforming agate panels with graduated white and brown striations.
Agate, Ormolu
Grand Antique Scottish Ram's Horn Snuff Mull c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very grand table-top snuff box which would have stood in a very grand home, made from a large Ram's horn with silver plated fittings including two bun feet.
Silver Plate
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H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 2.5 in
An extremely fine & rare early George I Standing Scottish Snuff Canister
Located in London, GB
The Canister is oval in form with a waisted shape. The horn main body has upper and lower silver mounts, which are beautifully shaped to simulate scrolls and foliate motifs. The main...
Georgian Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Ceorge III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull with hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790-1810. There is a shield-shaped sterling silver cartouche ...
Sterling Silver
1850s Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate and Citrine Vesta Box
By David Crichton Rait
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver, agate and citrine vesta box; an addition to our 19th century silver boxes collection. This antique Scottish s...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.75 in W 1.6 in D 1.6 in
George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette, Possibly Scottish, and Made circa 1830
Located in London, GB
This very rare and exceptionally fine George IV silver gilt and bloodstone Vinaigrette was made most probably in Scotland circa 1830. This very fine example has an unusual deep squar...
Sterling Silver
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H 1.75 in W 1.3 in D 0.25 in
Silver `Scottish Market’ Puzzle Agate Vesta Case, Chester 1891 J W Kirwan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver 'Scottish Market’ puzzle Agate Vesta case, Chester 1891 J. W. Kirwan. Rectangular cushion form with push 'puzzle’ hinge to open. Covers set with various coloured agate...
3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing & Snuff Box Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing & Snuff box objects.
Paper
19th Century Scottish Rams Head Snuff or Mull Box
Located in New York, NY
Unique 19th century Scottish ram's head snuff or mull box inscribed "Kandahar, 1880 - presented to the Sergeants Mess From The Officers of the 72nd".
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Scottish Antique Silver Mounted Hoof Table Snuff Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and impressive Scottish silver metal mounted rams hoof table snuff box mounted with a citrine and dating from the early to mid 19th century.
Horn, Animal Skin
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H 11.25 in W 23.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Scottish Sheffield Silver Mounted Snuff Mull & Inkwell, Circa 1893
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Scottish Sheffield Silver Mounted Snuff Mull and Inkwell, Circa 1893. Hallmarked "Walker & Hall" of Sheffield, England. Per the last 2 photos the inkwell piece can be remove...
Sheffield Plate
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H 9.75 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Scottish Silver-Plate Mounted Ram's Horn Snuff Mull, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Scottish Silver-Plate Mounted Ram's Horn Snuff Mull, Circa 1880.
Silver Plate
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H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Cairngorm Snuff Mull Ram's Horn Edinburgh 1884
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Scottish sterling silver mounted ram's horn snuff mull, set with a large cairngorm gemstone, Edinburgh 1884, by silversmith Peter MacGregor Westren. This rare Scottish...
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Blue Agate and Gilt Metal Rectangular Snuff Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A mid-19th century blue agate and gilt metal rectangular snuff box, with a deep ocean blue agate top and bottom, gilt metal body with a ball and wire snap closure, which holds tightl...
Agate
19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exceptional 19th century Scottish vesta case is crafted from finely polished banded agate, admired for its striking natural striations in shades of brown, grey, white, and smoky...
Agate, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
Victorian Scottish Silver-Gilt Hardstone Vinaigrette, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Victorian Scottish silver-gilt hardstone vinaigrette, mid-19th century. Tapering barrel shaped form with dome hinged quartz.
Two Antique Scottish Geometric Agate Gilt Bronze Matchsafes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two antique Scottish geometric agate gilt bronze matchsafes, both with unique inlaid specimen agate work, retaining the dividing metal strike Larger one measures 2.5" long x .75 wid...
Agate, Bronze
19th Century Scottish Hand-Carved Table Snuff Box, Tam O'shanter
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent hand-carved Scottish table snuff box. The hinged lid is carved with Tam O'Shanter riding over the bridge over the Doon with the witch in pursuit, the thumbpiece a bu...
Fruitwood
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H 1.5 in W 3 in D 2.13 in
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) helmet cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790. Sterling is beautifully etched, Measures 3 inches wide x...
Sterling Silver
Collection of 21 Mid 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Collection of 21 Mid 19th Century Snuff Boxes with Various Expressions and Decorative Finishes, Made in Scotland Various Sizes All Less than 4 inches long x 3 inches deep x 2 inc...
Lacquer
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H 1.23 in W 2.25 in D 0.4 in
Victorian Silver & Enamel 'Scottish Pipers' Vesta Case, Sampson Mordan, 1900
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine Victorian silver and enamel Vesta case of rectangular form with flat hinged lid, the face with inset enamel panel depicting four Scottish Pipers (possibly from the Gordon...
Silver
George III Scottish Silver Hidden Compartment Snuff Box
By Charles Marshall
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality George III Scottish silver Snuff Box of perfectly plain rectangular form with canted corners and silver gilt interior, a trick opening second cover to the lid opening ...
Silver
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.