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Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Located in valatie, NY

Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period
Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.96 in W 1.97 in D 2.96 in

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cowrie shell snuff box with silver application in the shape of a flaming heart in

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

$409

H 1.19 in W 2.6 in D 2.25 in

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker

Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box

Erotic Snuff Box

$7,850

H 0.88 in Dm 3.63 in

Erotic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of

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Antique 19th Century European Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box
French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box

French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Paris, a charming faux tortoiseshell box marked cigarettes on the lid. A very versatile

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

$7,850

H 1 in Dm 3.88 in

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid
Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid

Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid

$420Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.65 in W 4.34 in D 9.65 in

Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver snuff box with half-shells and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Antique 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

$14,500

H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

By Jacques Joseph de Gault

Located in New Orleans, LA

tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Joseph de Gault of

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Silver snuff box with reliefs printed with shells and scrolls, removable lid
Silver snuff box with reliefs printed with shells and scrolls, removable lid

Silver snuff box with reliefs printed with shells and scrolls, removable lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with reliefs printed with shells and scrolls, removable lid. Metal

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box w/ shells & scrolls in relief on the removable lid
Rectangular silver snuff box w/ shells & scrolls in relief on the removable lid

Rectangular silver snuff box w/ shells & scrolls in relief on the removable lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with shells and scrolls in relief on the removable lid

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

Located in London, GB

enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well cared for

Category

Antique 1760s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box

$452Sale Price|34% Off

H 1.25 in W 1.5 in D 2 in

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box

By KPM Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

KPM shell and flower motif cabinet or patch box, The top realistically modelled as a clam shell

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor

Category

Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt

Category

Antique 1880s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box

Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910

Category

Antique 1890s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century
Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century

Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case

$2,415Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.03 in W 3.19 in D 0.39 in

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case

Located in Miami, FL

lacquer and white-gray eggshells lacquer. The box is fitted with a concealed seven-barrels hinge and a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

, the clasp and hinge plates subtly inset so as not to interrupt the flowing shell surface. The form is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacc...

Materials

Shell, Velvet

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830
Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shell

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"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Gold snuff box, with micromosaic depicting Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. By the Vatican "Reverenda

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Rectangular snuff box in tortoise shell with gold and enamel framing. From the Vatican school

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...

Materials

Enamel, Gold

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century
"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Snuff box in tortoise shell, with refined gold framing. Micromosaic by Michelangelo Barberi, St

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825
William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825

William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825

By John Reilly

Located in London, GB

Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with

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Antique 1820s British William IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique
Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique

Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique

Located in San Marcos, CA

painting-beset tortoise shell snuff boxes. The snuff box is adorned with hundreds of 18k gold stars and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Green Enamel and Diamond Shell Shaped Pill Box
18 Karat Yellow Green Enamel and Diamond Shell Shaped Pill Box

18 Karat Yellow Green Enamel and Diamond Shell Shaped Pill Box

Located in San Diego, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

Located in London, GB

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty. A Canton carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

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H 1.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A polished snail shell snuff box, circa 1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du

Category

Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780
Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 18th century rare Continental 18-karat gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

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H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.75 in

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A polished snail shell snuff box, c.1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du Mt

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin

Category

Antique 1830s Scottish Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.
A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.

A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Boxes

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular snuff box in brown tortoiseshell and gold. The interior of the box is entirely lined

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Restauration Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Stone, Gold

Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box
Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box

Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Georgian, sterling silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, London, 1815. Measures: 3

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810
Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810

Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810

By Wardle & Kempson

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Georgian silver box clam shell shape, Birmingham 1810 Wardle & Kempson. The suff or pill box of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case
Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case

Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

architectural border around the central shell field. The surface displays the deep chestnut and honey figuring

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Toba...

Materials

Shell

English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830
English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830

English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

surfaces composed of richly patterned shell plates in mottled honey, chestnut, and espresso tones, the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Toba...

Materials

Shell

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar
Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box
Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

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H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 2 in

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine English or Continental tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box depicting a neoclassical

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Gold

English Tortoiseshell Shaped Snuff Box with Yellow Metal Inlay

English Tortoiseshell Shaped Snuff Box with Yellow Metal Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

). ------------------------------------ Rectangular well figured Tortoiseshell hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period Condition

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton
George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton

By William Eaton

Located in London, GB

are beautifully decorated with foliate scrolls, shell details and gadrooning. The Snuffing box is also

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Framed tortoise shell snuff box with a miniature portrait, c. 1775
Framed tortoise shell snuff box with a miniature portrait, c. 1775

Framed tortoise shell snuff box with a miniature portrait, c. 1775

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Circular tortoise shell snuff box with a finely painted miniature portrait of a gentleman set in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Shadow Boxes

Materials

Enamel

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid

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

Category

Antique 1790s Scottish George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century English Snuff Box
18th Century English Snuff Box

18th Century English Snuff Box

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H 1 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

18th Century English Snuff Box

Located in Austin, TX

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

Category

Antique 1710s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mappin & Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Miami, FL

Round pill box designed by Mappin & Webb. Beautiful and unusual round pill box, created in

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case
Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case

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H 5 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

richly figured tortoiseshell decorative box in shades of caramel and mahogany for display or to add to a

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case
Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case

Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

architectural border around the central shell field. The surface displays the deep chestnut and honey figuring

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Toba...

Materials

Shell

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

" and a horse, likely for pills or snuff. - One snuff box in bone with a nautical decoration of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Pewter

Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790
Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790

Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790

Located in London, GB

George 111 silver cowrie shell snuff box, dated circa 1790 Mounted in unmarked silver with a

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Irish George III Silver Mounted Shell Snuff Box by Aeneas Ryan
Irish George III Silver Mounted Shell Snuff Box by Aeneas Ryan

Irish George III Silver Mounted Shell Snuff Box by Aeneas Ryan

Located in New York, NY

This Irish George III period snuff box, made in Dublin, is formed by a large olive shell mounted

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell Box
Shell Box

Shell Box

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H 2 in Dm 3 in

Shell Box

Located in Richmond, VA

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

Category

20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shell

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vesta Case by Hillard & Thomason, 1881
Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vesta Case by Hillard & Thomason, 1881

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vesta Case by Hillard & Thomason, 1881

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a Mussel Shell, with hinged flip-top

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes

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H 1.11 in W 3.75 in D 2.37 in

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes

Located in Zonhoven, BE

early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. Although the mechanism

Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy

Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy

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H 1.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy

Located in Baltimore, MD

The charming boy looks at you with a sweet smile, his container full of snuff to make you happy

Category

Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Tortoise Shell

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid

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

Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid

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. on

Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid

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

Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box
Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box

Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box

Located in San Marcos, CA

Exceptionally fine museum quality 1700s snuff box mounted with a fine portrait miniature showing a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

George III Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Snuff Box by Matthew Linwood
George III Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Snuff Box by Matthew Linwood

George III Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Snuff Box by Matthew Linwood

By Matthew Linwood

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Enamel Snuff Box in Shell Form, Qianlong Period, circa 1770
Chinese Enamel Snuff Box in Shell Form, Qianlong Period, circa 1770

Chinese Enamel Snuff Box in Shell Form, Qianlong Period, circa 1770

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Rare Chinese export snuff box, enamel on copper, of scallop shell form, the one half

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Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export More Furniture and Collectibles

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Enamel

English Sterling Mounted Shell Cigarette Box
English Sterling Mounted Shell Cigarette Box

English Sterling Mounted Shell Cigarette Box

Located in Austin, TX

English sterling mounted "Cigarettes" box, with 925 sterling hallmark by Cornelius Saunders and

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Antique Early 1900s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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$364

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Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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By Windsor & Newton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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20th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Located in London, GB

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By Elizabeth Cooke

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Bamboo

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Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$3,800 / item

H 29.93 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

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Located in Vienna, AT

Steel construction from the 1960s, fully restored, the sale mechanism is working with Austrian one schilling coins. Up to seven pieces available. Another types on request possbile (s...

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$10,630 / item

H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in

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By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

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Silver

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Shell Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shell snuff box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every shell snuff box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell snuff box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A shell snuff box, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell snuff box over the years, but those crafted by Jacques Joseph de Gault, Edward Cornock and Gabriella Crespi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shell Snuff Box?

A shell snuff box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,350, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $57,214.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.