Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Creator: Wright & Davies

Antique sterling silver snuff box made in London in 1922

$845

Antique sterling silver snuff box made in London in 1922

By Wright & Davies 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Wright & Davies, this George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is rectangular in shape, and features engine turned decoration to the outsid...

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1920s English Vintage Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box

$2,963

H 1.7 in W 2.6 in D 3.9 in

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver snuff box has a rectangular, rounded form. The body of the box is embellished with impressive chased floral motifs accented with scrolling stem and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a chased single leaf design to each corner, emanating from the rounded lower portion. The upper rim of the body and swept sides of the cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engine turned decoration. The underside of the box features a further panel of engine turned decoration. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover embellished with an engine turned bordered rectangular vacant cartouche to the upper plateau. The cover is further embellished with an exceptional cast and applied domed, incurved border to the upper portion, matching the ornamentation to that of the body and continuing to an impressive floral thumbpiece to the anterior edge. This antique sterling silver snuff box opens to reveal the original gilded interior. Condition This antique sterling silver snuff box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased and applied ornamentation is all very sharp and the engine turned decoration is all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silverware. Dimensions Length 9.8cm/3.9" Width 6.5cm/2.6" Height 4.3cm/1.7" Weight 8.2 troy ounces/253g Maker: Joseph Willmore...

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1830s British Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Snuff box in gilded silver

$1,250

H 3.39 in W 0.71 in D 3.39 in

Snuff box in gilded silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in gilded silver with reliefs and friezes, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 114....

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19th Century European Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851

$3,800

H 0.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.5 in

A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851

By Foxall & Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition of 1851, held at the Crystal Palace in Londo...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Lidded Porcelain Trinket or Snuff Box

$690

H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 2.96 in

Sterling Silver, Lidded Porcelain Trinket or Snuff Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming little sterling silver-lidded porcelain box, possibly used for snoring snuff, or for general trinkets. The silver top is decorated in Louis XVI style, and bears the Minerv...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box

$1,050

H 3.35 in W 0.75 in D 3.35 in

Rectangular silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with raised floral motifs and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Borboleta. Weight: 136.63 grams. Dimensions: 8.5cmx1.9c...

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20th Century European Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Snuff box in embossed silver

$450

H 4.53 in W 1.19 in D 4.53 in

Snuff box in embossed silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in embossed silver. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 56.32 grams. Dimensions: 11.5x3cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, 1904 by D...

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Early 20th Century European Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Frederick Marson Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box

$1,751

H 1 in W 2.1 in D 3 in

Frederick Marson Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box

By Frederick Marson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This fine antique sterling silver table snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The surface of this Victorian snuff box...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box

$268

H 0.5 in W 1.25 in D 2 in

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique Georgian era sterling silver snuff box. It has an ergonomic design which easily slips into the pocket it is a bowed shape and has a squeeze / push action closu...

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19th Century British George III Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790

$2,367

H 0.6 in W 1.75 in D 1.3 in

George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790

Located in London, GB

A Fine George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box, Most Probably for a Lady. Made Almost Certainly in London circa 1790. The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for...

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18th Century English George III Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Rectangular silver snuff box

$800

H 3.31 in W 0.71 in D 3.31 in

Rectangular silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with reliefs and a bucolic scene in high relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 81.29 grams. Dimensions: 8.4cmx1.8c...

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20th Century European Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in guilloche silver

$750

H 2.96 in W 0.52 in D 2.96 in

Snuff box in guilloche silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with guilloche pattern and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 46.21 grams. Dimensions: 7.5cm x 1.3cm....

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19th Century European Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in guilloche silver

$875

H 2.88 in W 0.67 in D 2.88 in

Snuff box in guilloche silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver and engravings surrounding a monogram card, surrounding friezes and in an elliptical shape. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar ...

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19th Century European Antique Wright & Davies Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

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What did Russel Wright design?
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Russel Wright designed many things over the course of his life. He is well known for his vibrantly colored American Modern dinnerware produced from 1939 to 1959. Wright also created furniture, lighting and other home accents. Find a range of Russel Wright furniture and decorative accents on 1stDibs.
What is Frank Lloyd Wright style?
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Frank Lloyd Wright broke away from Victorian-era architecture and created “Prairie-Style” out of the belief that there should be fewer, larger rooms that flowed easily. He was also a key player in the Art Deco movement. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Where was Russel Wright Pottery made?
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Russel Wright pottery was made in Steubenville, Ohio, through a partnership with the Steubenville Pottery Company. In 1935, Wright formed Russel Wright Associates with Irving Richards, an entrepreneur who had worked with Lightolier and would later establish Raymor. In collaboration with Richards, Wright debuted the first line of American Modern dinnerware in 1939. Steubenville continued to produce it for two decades. The line sold over 200 million pieces during its 20 years of production. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Russel Wright furniture and tableware.
What style is Frank Lloyd Wright?
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The style of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is Prairie style. The architect pioneered the style, which draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the landscapes of the Midwest region of the U.S. Wright's design philosophy emphasized organic architecture, with buildings existing in harmony with their natural surroundings. His approach to architectural design had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, both while he was actively designing buildings and during the decades that followed. Shop a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Who made Russel Wright pottery?
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The Steubenville Pottery Company made Russel Wright pottery. Russel Wright was a furniture maker as well as an industrial designer. Steubenville began producing his line of pottery in 1939. Production continued for two decades. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Russel Wright pottery.
What is Stuart Davis’s art style?
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Stuart Davis's art style is largely Cubist. He used the hard-edge painting technique to create dramatic differences in color. Many of his works draw inspiration from jazz and swing music, and historians credit him with influencing the Pop artists that emerged later in the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Stuart Davis art.
How old is the Davis Cabinet Company?
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The Davis Cabinet Company is more than 90 years old. The company, founded by Lipscomb "Lip" Davis in 1929, grew out of a lumber mill operation located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Owners of the mill opened the Standard Furniture Company to put leftover lumber to use. Davis worked for Standard Furniture for eight years before he bought out the company and reopened it as the Davis Cabinet Company. Find a diverse assortment of Davis Cabinet Company furniture on 1stDibs.
Did Frank Lloyd Wright make furniture?
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Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright designed furniture. He believed that the interior of a home should complement its exterior. As a result, he created unique pieces for many of the buildings he designed. Some of his most notable pieces include the Taliesin Group cabinet and the Allen table. Find a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Does Frank Lloyd Wright make lamps?
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Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright made lamps. A stained-glass lamp he designed in the early 1900s was found at an antique shop in Chicago, abandoned during World War II. The lamp went on to break records at Christie’s auction, selling for over $700,000 in 1998. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How much is a George Wright painting worth?
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How much a George Wright painting is worth depends on its size, condition, historical significance and other factors. In 2023, his painting Hounds in a Kennel sold for more than $27,000 at auction in Lexington, Kentucky. He was best known for his hunting and coaching scenes and horse and equestrian portraits. Wright also painted historical subjects, including several small works of Cavaliers. If you own a Wright, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate it. Shop an assortment of George Wright art on 1stDibs.
What materials did Frank Lloyd Wright use?
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Frank Lloyd Wright used a variety of materials. For his homes and commercial buildings, the American architect favored natural materials and obtained them from local sources whenever possible. Some materials commonly featured in Wright's buildings include concrete, zinc, glass bricks, stone and wood. Wright’s wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. His desks and chairs for Johnson Wax have a streamlined look and feature tubular steel. Shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Where is Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house?
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Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house is arguably in Mill Run, a small community located in the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania. Wright designed the home, called Fallingwater, in 1935 for the Kaufman family, who founded and owned a department store chain. Located around 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, the home is now open for daily tours. Just 7 miles away from Fallingwater is a second Frank Lloyd Wright home, Kentuck Knob. Designed in 1954, it was formerly the home of the Hagan family, who were friends with the Kaufmans. Explore a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Are Whiting & Davis bags made in China?
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Whether Whiting & Davis bags are made in China varies. The company was founded in Plainville, Massachusetts, in 1876 and has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995. Its collectible vintage handbags were largely produced at its own workshop in Massachusetts. However, Whiting & Davis has outsourced some of its newer bags to factories in China. On 1stDibs, find a range of Whiting & Davis apparel and accessories.
How many homes did Frank Lloyd Wright design?
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Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 homes and other structures over the course of his life. However, only about 400 of those designs were ever built. Some of his most famous homes include Fallingwater, the Frederick C. Robie House, the Hollyhock House, the Darwin D. Martin House and Taliesin. Explore a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
How many Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are left?
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Around 430 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are left. The American architect designed thousands of buildings throughout his career, but only 511 of his works were ever built. Some of these were lost to natural disasters, while others were demolished by their owners. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
What is the difference between Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright?
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The main difference between Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier is the architects’ philosophy. Frank Lloyd Wright helped pioneer organic architecture—buildings that coexist harmoniously with their natural surroundings. As a result, he often preferred to use natural and even local materials in his buildings and furniture. Le Corbusier was more progress-minded and sought to impose rational order on the world's chaos through design. He focused on designs for living in modern urban settings. In his furniture, he tended to blend natural and human-made materials, such as tubular chrome and genuine leather. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier furniture.
What is Frank Lloyd Wright's style of architecture called?
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Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture style was known as the Prairie Style; his principles led to a better life for all. From low-pitched roofs to overhanging eaves against closed-in Victorian era designs, prevalent in their confined spaces, among other things. Find vintage and modern Frank Lloyd Wright's pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
How many Frank Lloyd Wright houses are in Pennsylvania?
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There are four Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Pennsylvania. They include Fallingwater in Stewart Township, Kentuck Knob in Ohiopyle, Suntop Homes in Ardmore and the Don Duncan House in Acme. In addition, Wright designed the Francis Little House Library in Allentown and the Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
What style of furniture did Frank Lloyd Wright use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
Why is the Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright called Prairie-style architecture?
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The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright is called Prairie-style architecture because of its characteristics. Wright pioneered Prairie-style architecture by designing homes in the Midwest using inspiration from the prairie landscapes found in the region. The earthy colors and organic textures of the Robie House’s brick, stucco and wood materials bring to mind the color of the prairies, and its low-pitched roof, strong horizontal lines and elongated rectangular windows reflect the flatness of the terrain. Inside, the home features wide-open spaces that provide extended sight lines similar to how you can see far into the distance when gazing out across a flat prairie. Shop a collection of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.