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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
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
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
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
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
Enamel, Gold
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
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait
Located in Miami, FL
Presentation Snuff box from the 18th century French School.
A very important and rare
Category
Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
H 1.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 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
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
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
H 0.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
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
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 Tortoise 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
H 1.13 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
prim interior. Petite in size, this antique case was likely used as a snuff box, pill box, or for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
shell motif. The sides of the box are ornamented with gold, floral motifs set on a royal blue background
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
A Rare Antique Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C
Located in London, GB
Thanks for looking at this superb object of vertu.
This box is in the form of a boat, the cover
Category
Antique 1780s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
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H 0.32 in W 1.34 in D 1.07 in
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Austin, TX
high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell
Category
Antique 1890s Portuguese Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
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
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, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
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 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, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
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, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
Sterling Silver-Gilt Table Snuff Box London
By Charles Rawlings
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver table snuff box
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1821 for Charles Rawlings
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Nautical Objects
Materials
Boxwood
Admiral Lord Nelson's Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
- A hugely rare and intimate piece of British history: Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's snuff box
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Rococo Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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H 1 in Dm 3 in
Victorian Era Antique Shell Gold Floral Inlay Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
produced elegant and highly practical snuff boxes, patch boxes, needlework…, inlaid with precious metals
Category
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Silver, Gold
19th Century French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Alphonse Debain, Paris c.1890
By Alphonse Debain
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
snuff boxes.
Alphonse Debain’s father, Alphonse-Édouard continued the family business. In 1864, he
Category
Antique 1890s French Other Soup Tureens
Materials
Silver
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
"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
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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 & Watches
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
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
the precious powder dry.
At the beginning of the 18th century, French jewelers made snuff boxes out
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch William IV Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
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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
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
An extremely rare George II Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box has a most unusual egg shaped form, with plain base and sides, decorated with a
Category
Antique 18th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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
Unusual and Very Fine Engraved Scene Pocket Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
The snuff box is of an unusual shaped oval form, as most are rectangular in design. The cover is
Category
Antique 1840s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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
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Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50
Located in London, GB
An Important George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box. English Circa 1740/50.
The Snuff Box is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
George III Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Alexander J Strachan
By Alexander James Strachan
Located in Newark, England
snuff box of slender rectangular form with a beautifully formed banded shell & anthemions chased boarder
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
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H 0.87 in W 3.82 in D 3 in
19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century French exquisite 18-karat gold-mounted snuff box, basket shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century French 18-karat solid gold snuff box, rectangular shaped, engraved with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
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H 0.6 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in
French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1750
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century French magnificent 18-karat gold-mounted on mother of pearl snuff box, of
Category
Antique 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
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H 0.6 in W 2.17 in L 0.6 in
Antique German 18-Karat Solid Gold Decorative Snuff Box, Hanau, circa 1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century German 18-karat solid gold snuff box, made in the style of the early 1720s
Category
Antique 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
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H 0.99 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Antique 19th Century French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description
Antique early-19th century French exquisite 18-karat gold-mounted snuff box, basket
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
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H 1.38 in Dm 2.17 in
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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.
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Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
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Questions About Shell Snuff Box
- 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.
- 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.
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