Shell Snuff Box

One of the finest old Napoleonic era to Louis Philippe 'naughty' or highly sensual themed miniature painting-beset tortoise shell snuff boxes. The snuff box is adorned with hundreds...

Vintage 18ky gold and diamond shell or pumpkin shaped pill/snuff box with green enameling.

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty. A Canton carved tortoiseshell snuff box 19th Century Of circular shape and carved in high relief to the cover...

A polished snail shell snuff box, circa 1800, French, Beaded brass mounts.

Antique late 18th century rare Continental 18-karat gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with hunting and scroll decoration, reeded decoration ...

A polished snail shell snuff box, c.1800, French, Beaded brass mounts.

The Shell Snuff Box is one of the most beautifully shaded examples which we have offered over the years, displaying a variety of unusual colours.

The Snuff Box is modelled as a large Snail Shell decorated on the sides and cover with wriggle work on a prick dot ground.

The Snuff Box is of an unusual size and also is modelled as a rare raying shell.

The beautifully shaded Cowrie shell displays plain silver mounts and the hinged cover is engraved with an outer Greek key border, concealed hinge, and central vacant shield shaped ca...

An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Jos...

Georgian, sterling silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, London, 1815. Measures: 3" long x 2" deep x 1 1/2" high.

Rectangular snuff box in brown tortoiseshell and gold. The interior of the box is entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a rectangular micromosaic featuring a vie...

Georgian silver box clam shell shape, Birmingham 1810 Wardle & Kempson. The suff or pill box of hinged clam shell design, hallmarked on interior. Measures: 2.25 x 1.5 x .50 inches. W...

A finely fashioned rectangular calling card case, constructed in rich, mottled tortoiseshell and framed with geometric mother-of-pearl corner panels, the contrasting materials creati...

A Georgian-era tortoiseshell card case of refined, minimalist form, circa 1830 or earlier, the surfaces composed of richly patterned shell plates in mottled honey, chestnut, and espr...

An exceptional quality Regency period Boulle and Contra Boulle cylindrical tobacco jar with solid brass mouldings.

A fine English or Continental tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box depicting a neoclassical architectural scene. Circa 1800.

A rare English tortoiseshell shaped snuff box with yellow metal inlay.

Depth: 2.25” (5.5cms). ------------------------------------ Rectangular well figured Tortoiseshell hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period Condition: Tin...

The Snuffer scissors are beautifully decorated with foliate scrolls, shell details and gadrooning. The Snuffing box is also engraved with the same Crest, as seen on the tray.

Circular tortoise shell snuff box with a finely painted miniature portrait of a gentleman set in the glazed lid with a rose gold bezel.

George III, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) helmet cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790.

This is a very good example of a sterling snuff box veneered in tortoise shell which has been inland with fine sterling detailing surrounding the lid.

An antique English silver inlaid shell-form snuff box. 18th century, mother-of-pearl shell inlay.

Round pill box designed by Mappin & Webb. Beautiful and unusual round pill box, created in Birmingham England at the silversmiths atelier of Mappin & Webb, back in the 1928. This bo...

1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt metal two-tone brilliance... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right...

Tortoiseshell cigarette case. Antique tortoiseshell covered cigarette case with removable lid. Very richly figured tortoiseshell decorative box in shades of caramel and mahogany for ...

A finely fashioned rectangular calling card case, constructed in rich, mottled tortoiseshell and framed with geometric mother-of-pearl corner panels, the contrasting materials creati...

This finely constructed cigar case is executed in a richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, carefully framed and edged with ivory colored mounts and inlaid panels. The exterior presents...

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...

Depth: 1.5” (4cms). ------------------------------------ Rectangular figured Cow Horn hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period Condition: Good condition. ...

George 111 silver cowrie shell snuff box, dated circa 1790 Mounted in unmarked silver with a lovely pie crust edge, following the contour on one side.

This Irish George III period snuff box, made in Dublin, is formed by a large olive shell mounted with sterling silver, incised with neoclassical motifs.

Sculptural vintage shell box with hinged gold tone lid. Use to store small trinkets or pills.

A rare Victorian novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a Mussel Shell, with hinged flip-top lid and prick-dot and scratch engraved decoration to simulate a real shell. By ...

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...

The charming boy looks at you with a sweet smile, his container full of snuff to make you happy. He is carved of fruitwood, the lid lined with tortoise shell.

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...

Perhaps slight abrasions to the bottom of the tortoise shell box from resting on surfaces, but nothing else to report.

Charming sterling silver George III shell shaped snuff box. Maker: Matthew Linwood.

Rare Chinese export snuff box, enamel on copper, of scallop shell form, the one half naturalistically modelled and painted, the other similarly decorated with the addition of several...

English sterling mounted "Cigarettes" box, with 925 sterling hallmark by Cornelius Saunders and Francis Shepard, Birmingham, Chester, circa 1900. The hinged lid opens to a wood lined...

Scotch Bonnet fully silvered 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been op...

Made from silver plate, this charming Victorian piece of tableware captures history of the dining experience of the era. Spoon warmers were considered to be one of the essential “fan...

Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it. To complete the illusion the snail has the addition of a real sea shell. Very nice scul...

A rare early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820, of refined casket form with a softly domed hinged lid, canted serpentine corners, and richly figured tortoiseshel...

Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned string inlay, the interior with fitted tray for use as a jewelry or work box and retaini...

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...

An early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell perfume bottle box, circa 1830, of compact rectangular form with a softly domed lid, richly mottled shell veneer, and fine pale stringing ar...

A handsome 19th century English tortoiseshell tea caddy, beautifully crafted with sterling silver trim and a matching sterling silver escutcheon. The lid is centered with an elegant ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...

Unusually large, inlaid with crystal, amber and silver. Engraved with thistles, inside cover carved 1741, Wilm. Ruthven, WH. Provenance; Fountain Walker collection.

A wonderful, antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere. The lid is decorated with a bird on a branch in a landscape scene. Measure: Length c...