Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
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
Enamel, Gold
Admiral Lord Nelson's Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
tortoiseshell composition snuff box was originally owned by Lord Nelson, and features a miniature watercolor
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Antique Late 18th Century European Rococo Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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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
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
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
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
German Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important German porcelain snuff box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Hand
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Antique 18th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
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Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom
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Antique 19th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Burl
French Chinoiserie Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
designed elegant snuff boxes using fine metals, rare and beautiful woods, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Stone, Gold
18th Century English Agate Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Trimmed in elegant yellow gold is this polished English agate snuff box. Distinguished by the
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Antique 18th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Agate, Gold
Mother-Of-Pearl And Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming snuff box is crafted of beautifully lustrous mother-of-pearl inlay and gold
Category
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
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
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Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior
maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
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
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
H 0.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
Late 18th Century Enamelled and Gilt Metal Circular Table Snuff Box
Located in Firenze, IT
with a pressed tortoiseshell base, diameter 6.3cm.
Category
Antique 1790s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Gold Snuff Box with Portrait of Napoleon by Jean-Baptiste Isabey '1767–1855'
Located in New York, US
Our gold snuff box is distinguished by its exceptional portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Gold, Enamel
H 0.63 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
from 1 part).
The box is made of tortoiseshell and the lid depicts Apollo.
Because of the general
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Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco 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
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
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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
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
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By Julien Alaterre
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Tortoiseshell Snuff Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tortoiseshell snuff box you’re looking for. Each tortoiseshell snuff box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. There are many kinds of the tortoiseshell snuff box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoiseshell snuff box, designed in the Louis XV, Georgian or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tortoiseshell snuff box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Julien Alaterre and Jacques Joseph de Gault produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tortoiseshell Snuff Box?
Prices for a tortoiseshell snuff box start at $300 and top out at $63,704 with the average selling for $1,840.
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.
Questions About Tortoiseshell 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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