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Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

Small Walnut Snuff Box with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small walnut and wood box with very handsome details on side and inlaid in brass. The top
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box, Pair
By John Otar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California. These boxes feature individual triangular brass and copper plates stacked to create a spectacular
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Copper

Vintage Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box, Pair
Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box, Pair
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Perfume Box, in Crystal and Gilded Brass, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Perfume box, in crystal and gilded brass Egg in cut crystal, structure in bronze and gilded brass
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20th Century European Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Tobacco Box from the 1970s Italian Design Solid Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tobacco box from the 1970s, Italian design. Measures: Height 7 cm, diameter 15 cm in golden brass.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Round Tobacco Box Art Decò Italian Design 1930 Solid Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Tobacco Box Art Deco Italian Design 1930 Solid Brass
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Mahogany Wood Tobacco Box with Golden and Blue Brass Lid, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mahogany wood tobacco box with golden and blue brass lid, 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

1950s Aldo Tura Mid-Century Modern Goatskin and Brass Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Goatskin and Brass tobacco box designed by Aldo Tura and manufactured by Macabo in the Fifties
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Aldo Tura, Pipe Shaped Parchment Tobacco Box, Macabo Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Firenze, IT
Pipe shaped parchment and brass tobacco box designed by Aldo Tura Macabo Italy 1950s The box
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Smoking Set, parchment ashtray, table lighter and cigars box, France 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Smoking Set, parchment, wood and brass ashtray, table lighter and cigars box France 1950 leather
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Leather Covered Tobacco Box Wood Brown Jacques Adnet Style France 1940 by Lancel
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Leather Covered Tobacco Box Wood Brown Jacques Adnet Style France 1940 by Lancel
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Brass Tobacco Jar with Hand Painted Blue Delft Lid
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small container for cigarettes or tobacco. Its made from Solid patinated brass and its screw-of lid
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull. Vintage collectible
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Table Lighter W/ Copper Striker
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage circa 1960 mid century modern cobalt murano glass & brass lighter w/ Copper Striker. Made
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1960s Italian Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Murano Glass

Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box with a Lid in wood. With brass. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Wood

Sterling Plate Enamled Jade Green Lift Arm Table Cigarette Lighter by Clark
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Marked "the Roslyn" Art Deco era circa 1930s silver plate brass tabletop cigarette lighter with
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1930s North American Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Silver

Antique 1780 Mottahedeh G Mills Tunbridge Oval Brass Tobacco Snuff Box
By Mottahedeh
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 1780 G. Mills Tunbridge oval brass snuff / tinder box. Province Estate of J. Frederic
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20th Century Federal Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Vintage French Mottahedeh WM Adaptation Round Brass Lion Passant Snuff Box
By Mottahedeh
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage reproduction brass snuff / trinket / pill box engraved with a coat of arms featuring a lion
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Late 20th Century Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Russian USSR Made Black and Red Lacquered Snuff Box, Signed and Dated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Black and Red Lacquered Snuff Box, Signed and Dated 1971. This tobacco snuff box is
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Post-Modern Tessellated Pink Marble and Red Travertine Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern tobacco or snuff box rendered in tessellated pink marble and rosso travertino, red
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Stone Snuff Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning, vintage hand-carved Chinese snuff bottle in a beautiful green stone with brass detail and
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20th Century Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Stone

Stone Snuff Box
Stone Snuff Box
H 2.5 in Dm 1.25 in
Indian Mughal Style Gem-Set Gilt Brass Snuff Box in Elephant Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage gilt brass lidded trinket snuff box with red and turquoise stone inlaid in the form of an
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Stone, Metal, Brass

Post-Modern Tessellated Marble and Travertine Egg Shaped Pillar Candle Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
travertino, red travertine with inlayed brass and brass candle cup. Matching Tobacco or Snuff box
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Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
By Limoges, Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in North Hollywood, CA
in the tradition of the snuff boxes so popular among 18th-century French society. Beautiful cobalt
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Gold Plate, Brass

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French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th Century decorative box opening on brass hinges. Inside you’ll find the box is fitted with two levels of storage with five compartments. This is most likely used for sto...
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19th Century French Other Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Vintage French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Box
French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Box
H 6.25 in W 7.88 in D 5.13 in
Antique Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry. Unique piece! It has been completely unlined, in order to change padding and to wash and arrang...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo 3 Panel Screen Room Divider
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 49 1/2in W: 49 1/2in D: 1in to 16in This 19th century Louis XV style 3 panel screen room divider is truly a beautiful piece! If you look at the photos provided, you...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Gesso, Upholstery, Mirror, Wood

Large Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Ash-Maple Decor, France, Circa 1900
By Emile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase body on a slightly flared, flush base, the wall tapering upwards, the soft shoulders constricted to form a short neck piece with a slightly flared, highly emboss...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Glass

Towering Skyscraper Storage Cabinet by Maitland Smith 1980s
By Tony Duquette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern masterpiece and boasts a hand-finished f...
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1980s English Art Deco Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indonesian wooden box from the 19th century with inlaid brass details, partitioned interior and rustic character. Caressing the annals of time with rustic elegance, this old I...
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19th Century Indonesian Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Unique antique sheepskin Queen Anne 2 seater sofa/sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this wonderful and unique antique sofa made entirely of beautiful sheep leather. This sofa with fantastic sculpted arms, legs and other wooden details is made of sheep le...
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20th Century Dutch Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Leather, Sheepskin

Antique Hand Made Mahogany Jewelry Trinket Keepsake Letter Glove Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century mahogany trinket / jewelry / letter or glove box, lined with brown velvet. Made by James E. Dietz, circa 1916-1920.
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Velvet, Mahogany

A whimsical antique Black Forest hand carved wood figural tobacco humidor box.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A whimsical antique Black Forest hand carved wood figural tobacco humidor box. Modeled as a dog with removable head and glass inset eyes.
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20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Glass, Wood

1928 Rene Lalique Baiser du Faune Perfume Bottle for Molinard Glass Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Baiser du Faune" made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique for Molinard. Molded "R.Lalique" signature on bottle. Perfect condition. height : 14,5 cm F...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Rose Quartz Box with Hinged Lid
Located in Toronto, ON
Invite healing energy into your home with this exquisite rose quartz box. This box is beautifully made with a hinged lid and expert construction. Lined in black velvet with white mar...
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2010s Italian Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Precious Stone

Maitland Smith Post Modern White Tessellated Hexagonal Stone Box 1980's
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Post Modern 1980s Maitland Smith Marble Covered Box with hinged lid and a round polished brass pull on top. Vintage Postmodern geometric design decorative box white tessellated stone...
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Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Stone

20th century oriental silver plate bamboo decorated tobacco box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century oriental silver plate bamboo decorated tobacco box circa 1925. Fine quality chinese silver plate box, signed and dated 1925. Profusely cast and decorated with bamboo an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Silver Plate

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) by the revered miniature painter, Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767–1855), signed and dated...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This exquisite Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell is an impressive piece of craftsmanship that seamlessly blends function with artistic beauty. Its de...
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1990s Philippine Egyptian Revival Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Stone, Brass

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Combination Compact and Scent Bottle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French import sterling silver and enamel combination scent bottle and compact with mirror; an addition to our ornamental silverware collec...
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1910s French Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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Three Vintage Bilston and Battersea Enamel Boxes
Located in Hudson, NY
Three vintage Bilston and Battersea enamel snuff boxes. The largest decorated with a rose and more
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1960s English Regency Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Enamel

Leather and Brass 'Porthole' Box, circa 1960
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A stylish mid-20th century brass box modelled as a porthole with stitched leather covering, in the
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1960s French Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Mixed Metals Cigarette Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design of copper and silver on a brass box. The box is wood lined and ready to store your smoking
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Mixed Metals Cigarette Box
Mixed Metals Cigarette Box
H 1.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
Jacques Adnet Box
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome box/catch-all by French designer Jacques Adnet. Glass tray with removable lid. Black
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1950s French Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

Jacques Adnet Box
Jacques Adnet Box
H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Adnet Glass and Leather Box
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant glass and leather box by Jacques Adnet. Leather wrapped glass base with leather lid. Brass
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1950s French Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Adnet Glass and Leather Box
Adnet Glass and Leather Box
H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Brass Tobacco Box with Gold Green Black Sailing Ship Decoration Jack Frost
By Jack Frost Ice Buckets
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Brass tobacco box with gold green black sailing ship decoration Jack Frost.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Antique English Tiger Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Gratitude Plaque 1950
Located in Shreveport, LA
customers use them as conversation pieces, decorative items, and yes, as jewelry boxes!!~ ~This stand has
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1940s British Edwardian Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Silver Plate

Chinese Export Brass Snuff Box with Turquoise Enamel Dragons and Beads Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Chinese export snuff or censor box hand painted with gold dragons on turquoise blue enamel
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Line Vautrin School Green Talosel Resin Pill Snuff Box
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Talosel resin pill snuff covered box executed by one of the students of Line Vautrin
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Brass and Bronze 420 Stash Box Hand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
joined by a stash box of brass atop, which also has a ring for hanging! Unique, multifunctional and
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20th Century French Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Moorish Round Brass Pill Box with Miniature Persian Painting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage round brass pill box with lid shell inlaid and miniature hand-painted with Persian polo
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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Euro Red Leather and Brass Cigarette Holder Case or Box
Located in New York, NY
A chic Modern Euro red leather and brass cigarette 'box' holder case, circa 20th century, Spain
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1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Tobacco Box Golden Brass Hammered by Hand in 1950 Midcentury
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tobacco box golden brass hammered by hand in 1950 midcentury.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Style Leather Box
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adnet style leather box with contrast stitching. Inside lined with wood. Equestrian themed box with
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1950s French Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Style Leather Box
Jacques Adnet Style Leather Box
H 2.25 in W 6.88 in D 4.75 in
1950s Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Cigarette Tobacco Box Ashtray
Located in Dayton, OH
midcentury Japanese chinoiserie black lacquered cigarette box decorated with mother of pearl
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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Trinket Brutalist Taxco Metal Box Mexico Metal Art Los Castillo
By Los Castillo, Taxco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage metal Mid-Century Modern brass lidded box trinket decorative handcrafted brass and stone
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Late 20th Century Mexican Brutalist Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Stone, Brass, Metal

Italian Smoker Set with Cigarette Box and Ice Bucket by Joe Colombo, 1968
By Joe Colombo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
1960s - 1970s in Italy. The set is composed by cigarette box designed by Joe Colombo in the 1968
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Crystal

Art Deco Pocket Mirror with Tiger, Austria, circa 1940
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A powder compact or pocket mirror also suitable for pills, snuff etc. It is fashioned out of solid
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Italian Equestrian Leather Tobacco Humidor Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Italian Equestrian Leather Tobacco Humidor Jar A leather jar with a cork lined interior. The top has a horse head mount, riding crop and leather strap work. Unmarked.
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20th Century Italian Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Wierner Werkstatte Argentor Brass Trinket Tobacco Snuff Jewelry Box Collection
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Wiener Werkstätte, Argentor of Vienna
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All pieces marked Austria. One mushroom has Argentor symbol, the box appears to be older and is
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Collection of 14 Porcelain Trinket Hand Painted Boxes, France
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
storage of snuff. Limoges boxes have evolved over their 200-plus year history into decorative works of art
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

Collection of 14 Porcelain Trinket Hand Painted Boxes, France
Collection of 14 Porcelain Trinket Hand Painted Boxes, France
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H 2.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
Georg Jensen Brass Pillbox Shaped as the Ostre Gasvaerk Theater in Copenhagen
By Georg Jensen, Ole Bent Petersen 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charming Georg Jensen brass pillbox shaped as The Ostre Gasvaerk Theater in Copenhagen. Designed by
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Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

Rare Pegasus Cigarette Box by Lalaounis, Brass and Silver, 1970s
By Lalaounis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Pegasus cigarette box by Lalaounis, brass and silver, 1970s.
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1970s Greek Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Silver, Brass

1960s Burl wood Veneer and Brass Cigarette Case with Lighter
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1960s burl wood veneer and brass cigarette case with built-in lighter. Not
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes

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Brass

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Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes — often made from metal, brass and animal skin — can elevate any home. Vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Jack Frost Ice Buckets and Georg Jensen produced popular vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes?

Prices for vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage brass snuff box snuff boxes begin at $285 and can go as high as $4,017, while the average can fetch as much as $638.

Finding the Right snuff-boxes for You

Snuff, made of ground tobacco, was especially popular with Europeans in the 1600s. The ornate boxes to keep the powder dry became highly decorative by the 18th century. It was considered a must-have item, particularly for nobility. Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.

The most important feature of a snuffbox was that it was airtight. The box protected the snuff from oxygen. Another crucial component was the flat lid.

Snuffboxes could be small enough to fit into a pocket or a larger container for communal use at the table. They also came in different shapes. Porcelain containers were prevalent and often designed to look like trunks. Others were oval or square. Boxes made with cowrie shells were rare and more expensive.

Snuffboxes were usually crafted from silver, gold, horn or tortoiseshell. Some of the most prestigious snuffboxes were French tabatières made of gold and sometimes glass. They could be adorned with amethysts, sapphires and diamonds and enameled, engraved or chased.

Sheffield, England, was known for its silver snuffboxes in the late 18th century as its silver-plating technologies perfected these containers. By the early 19th century, the silver industry in Birmingham, England, was producing elegant snuffboxes with images of abbeys and castles on the sides and top.

Another type of tobacco box was the snuff mull or mill. It was made out of horn or an entire ram’s head and topped with a metal lid, frequently featuring engravings and decorative hinges. These were fashionable in Scotland during the 19th century. The origin of its name is unclear.

On 1stDibs, find a plentiful range of antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes to complement any home decor or furniture style. You can browse the collection by style, which includes Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco, or by material to find pieces in silver and gold.

Questions About Vintage Brass Snuff Box Snuff Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff 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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