Shell Snuff Box

Gold snuff box, with micromosaic depicting Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. By the Vatican "Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri”, Rome, late 18th century.   

Rectangular snuff box in tortoise shell with gold and enamel framing.

Snuff box in tortoise shell, with refined gold framing.

Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with makers mark only, "IR" is stamped on the inside of the lid and is possibly John Reilly...

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...