Shell Snuff Box
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
Category
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
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$895
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
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
$795
H 2.25 in W 3.5 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
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
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of
Category
Antique 19th Century European Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Glass
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
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
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
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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
$3,687
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 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
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
$150
H 1.13 in W 4.13 in D 3.13 in
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
$2,250
H 2.13 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
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
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
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
$846
H 0.4 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
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
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
$9,671
H 0.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
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
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
$550
H 1.13 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
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
Antique French Gold Mounted Box, Portrait of a Lady Manner of Cosway 18th C.
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid gold-mounted lacquer & tortoise shell snuff/tobacco box
Category
Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold
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"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
H 0.79 in W 2.84 in D 2.05 in
"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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...
Materials
Enamel, Gold
H 0.87 in W 3.08 in D 2.05 in
"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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
H 0.87 in W 3.08 in D 1.97 in
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
Category
Antique 1820s British William IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
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
H 0.99 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 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
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
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
An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E
Located in London, GB
The Shell Snuff Box is one of the most beautifully shaded examples which we have offered over the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
H 1.55 in W 2.45 in D 2.9 in
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
A George III Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1803 by Joseph Taylor
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is of an unusual size and also is modelled as a rare raying shell. The interior is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18
Located in London, GB
The beautifully shaded Cowrie shell displays plain silver mounts and the hinged cover is engraved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories
H 1.75 in W 2.1 in D 2.9 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Rectangular well figured Tortoiseshell hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period
Condition
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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
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
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
H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
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
H 0.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Cow Horn hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period
Condition: Good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 1.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
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
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
H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 0.71 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
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
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
Category
Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Enamel
English Sterling Mounted Shell Cigarette Box
Located in Austin, TX
English sterling mounted "Cigarettes" box, with 925 sterling hallmark by Cornelius Saunders and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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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.
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- When were snuff boxes invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Snuff 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.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
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