Tabatiere Antique

By 1740, specialized artisans took over the production of these ornate tabatières.

By 1740, specialized artisans took over the production of these ornate tabatières.

Mayson, Mechanical Singing-Bird Tabatieres, 2001/ ISBN: 978-0709063032 Cf.:Sharon and Christian Baily, Flights of Fancy - Mechanical Singing Birds, 2001/ ISBN: 978-2940019281 -------...

Russian tabatière with a princely coat of arms and the city map of Veliki Ustyug, master Alexander Ivanov Shilin (1800-1842; niello smith master 1824-1841, from 1836 head of the craf...

Amazing French Gold "Tabatiere" an 18 ct gold snuff box, Paris 1800 early 19th century gold 750/000, 18 kt, hallmark: guarantee mark, maker's mark, Dimensions: 85 x 50 x 20 mm, wei...

Often referred to as tabatières due to their resemblance to ornate snuff boxes, these creations were favored by aristocratic patrons for their novelty and technical sophistication.

This, coupled with advancements in mechanical science, gave rise to the tabatiére. Today, these singing bird boxes continue to delight and are highly sought after by collectors.

First developed in the late 18th century, mechanical singing bird boxes quickly became among the most enchanting luxury objects of European decorative arts, celebrated at royal court...

Exquisite Austrian Art-Nouveau Tabatière, Around 1900: Rectangular smooth silver cigarette case with hinged lid, iron-red camaieu enamel painting on top: portrait of a girl with lau...

This remarkably rare Louis XVI oval tabatière, or snuff box, was crafted by the renowned Pierre Sevin of Paris.

In France, these charming mechanical wonders are known as tabatière, from the French word for tobacco, for their resemblance to tobacco or snuff boxes.

First made in the 1780s, singing bird boxes, or tabatière à oiseau chanteur were created as a toy for wealthy children in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Snuff boxes, also known as “tabatières”, have become some of the most desirable collectibles in recent years.

REFERENCE See Royal Collection Trust RCIN 23067 for an identical box See Musée du Louvre, Paris OA 2342 for a similar box also referenced in Les tabatières du musée du Louvre, Paris...

Rare antique Meissen tabatiere in hand painted porcelain with romantic scenery and gold decoration.

Mechanical singing bird boxes first emerged in the late 18th century as extraordinary luxury objects for European courts, prized for their ingenuity and charm. Known as a tabatière, ...

A small Russian silver niello tabatiere, interior vermeil by Verkhotsev Stamps : B.C / 1857 – V.

Tabatière en buis sculpté à décor biblique (Rebecca).

An elegant French silver tabatière or snuff box, overall decorated with guilloché or engine-turned panels, in a regular wavy pattern creating the illusion of movement.

The laurencekirk case holds the mechanism and in the tabatière compartment there is tortoiseshell horn (please consult CITES regulations before buying).

An elegant French silver tabatière or snuff box, overall decorated with guilloché or engine-turned panels, in a regular wavy pattern creating the illusion of movement.

This is a beautiful antique Napoleon III gilded ormolu and Limoges enamel jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The hinged lid having a beautiful finely painted miniature Limoges en...

Jewelry box numbered below on the bottom. France Paris 1800, gilded metal. Interior with period silk satin padding. Precious and splendid antique jewelry box. The jewelry box is made...

An exceptionally fine 19th century French gilt bronze trinket box featuring elaborate raised scrollwork throughout the exterior and continuing along the interior borders. The highly ...

A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement period Bohemian enameled jewel casket attributed to luxury glassmaker Moser. Hand-crafted in the late 19th century, having a square beveled...

The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .

A superbly crafted circular gilt bronze box of exceptional quality, featuring a rich turquoise-blue guilloché enamel top centered with an oval medallion bearing a finely hand-painted...

Wonderful French Ormolu bronze sevres hand-painted porcelain centerpiece tray. Measures: 17.5" x 10" x 7".

An 18th century French faience plate from Nevers, dating to the 1790s. The plate is decorated in polychrome with a bird perched on flowering branches, rendered in a chinoiserie manne...