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Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes For Sale
19th Century German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th Century German three-coloured 18k gold snuff box, of rectangular form with gracefully rounded corners, this exquisite piece features a central oval jasperware plaque depicting cherubs...
Category
20th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box
Located in Miami, US
This stunning snuff box showcases exquisite craftsmanship, characterized by its elegant shell outline and intricately shaped panels. The panels are beautifully mounted in a cage, sup...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
Italian 1920 Renaissance Revival Enameled Octagonal Box in .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian enamelled snuff box.
Colorful box, created in Italy, back in the 1920. It was crafted in an octagonal shape with neoclassical and renaissance Revival motifs in solid .8...
Category
1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Multicolor Horn Oval Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Oval Snuff Box, c. 1860, of multicolored horn. Fine condition. 3" l., 2 1/8" d., 3/4" h. This item includes restricted materials and cannot be sold outside of the contiguous United S...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Horn
Pot à tabac Roger Capron décor "soleils" en céramique Française Vallauris 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Le pot de tabac est une tradition française qui remonte à plusieurs siècles. Utilisé pour conserver le tabac et faciliter son utilisation, le pot de tabac est devenu un objet embléma...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Burl
1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Art Nouveau sterling silver match holder on a stand. It has an Art Deco style holder and a matchbox holder on the left side. This a wonderful addition to a collector of vintage tobacciana...
Category
1920s Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Mustard Pot / Antique Sterling Sliver Seasoning Pot
Located in BILBAO, ES
Silver mustard pot / Antique sterling sliver seasoning pot
Antique sterling silver mustard / glass lined seasoning pot 1919
Beautifully crafted ant...
Category
1610s British Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Snuff Box, German, 800 Fine Silver, Hand Chased with a Smoking Pub Scene
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A very fine, very heavy .800 fine German silver Snuff Box with a hand chased or cast .800 fine silver lid (the entire box is hallmarked "800" with other maker's marks that were not i...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
German Neoclassical Painted Lacquer Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
By Stobwasser
Located in Spencertown, NY
German neoclassical round snuff box with ancient Roman scene.
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Sterling Silver Double Snuff & Patch Box with Engine Turned Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique double compartment snuff box is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and originated from England, dating to approximately 1900 and done in a period Edwardian style. The box i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Terracotta Tobacco Jar
Located in High Point, NC
19th century terracotta tobacco jar from Austria with a gorgeous metallic glaze. The pig is wearing a tasseled hat and overalls with a collared ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Terracotta
18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, blue-ground, transfer printed and painted with a flautist and a lady singer in a garden.
35mm high x 90mm wide x 65mm...
Category
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This elm pot was probably used to store Tabaco. It is finely turned and has an attractive patina.
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Elm
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
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...
Category
1830s British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rococo silver trinket box Lovers in park Late 18th century 800 Hallmark
Located in Sweden, SE
Octagonal trinket, patch, "snuff" box, with roses on the sides and a couple lovers on lid. Very fine work by stamping (embossing) on the outside or insi...
Category
Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A heavy silver box with canted corners, the hinged cover in the style of an ancient traditional woodcut featuring a Chinese traveling figure or salesman w...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box
Located in Basildon, GB
An 18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box, painted with figures and a boat by a classical colonnade . 3.25" wide x 2.5" depth x 1.5" high
Category
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gucci Vintage Tobacco Container Glass Box 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage tobacco container or candy box made in glass and stitched leather and the typical green red fabric stripes and made by Gucci in the 1960s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Glass
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel sentry vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.
This exceptional an...
Category
1880s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
A Handmade Silver Scent Box or Match Case, Sweden, 1920's Decorative Silver Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful scent box or match case handmade crafted in Silver.
Marked
Sweden, 1920's
Art Deco Decorative Box
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Adie Brothers Ltd Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptional antique George V English...
Category
1920s English George V Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table snuff box with 2 slightly rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and hand-painted floral miniature; oute...
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1778
Located in Paris, FR
Oval snuff box in three tones of gold. The hinged lid is decorated with an intricate scale pattern surrounded by a frieze of roses, ribbons, and pink, green and white gold leaves. Th...
Category
1770s French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Piero Fornasetti, Posacenere, prod. Fornasetti Milano anni '60
Located in Rivoli, IT
Raro posacenere alto in metallo serigrafato disegnato da Piero Fornasetti e prodotto da Fornasetti Milano negli anni '60
Ottime condizioni di conservazione
Fornasetti nasce nella fi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Long Silver Trinket Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English long silver trinket box.
Category
Mid-20th Century English 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 Neoclassical oval box, made in Paris, France circa 1790. It was crafted with translucent natu...
Category
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok 1920. Signed
Located in Paris, FR
A parcel gilt samorodok silver cigarette case by Vladimir Gordon S.t Petersburg, with green stone, c.1900
Embossed signature.. A Fine quality Russian silver cigarette case. Reticul...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver
Tobacco Jar, by Keith Murray for Wedgwood, circa 1930
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of Murray's particularly successful designs, the Tobacco Jar stands as a testament to the singular beauty of line and form, with no need for additional decoration. This example i...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Stoneware
Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Compact on the Chain
Located in Sarasota, FL
Tiffany & Co. 14 K gold compact. Marked on the interior. Very lightly used.
Weight 99.3 g or 3.2 t. oz.
Category
Late 18th Century American Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Burr Birch Pocket Snuff Box, England, circa 1820
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome early 19th century Georgian pocket snuff box, the richly figured burr birch case inlaid with ebony stringing and an ebony shield-shaped cartouche, the functioning lid opening on wooden...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Birch
Russian Silver and Champleve Enamel Cigarette Case by Gustav Klingert 1889
Located in Sarasota, FL
Russian silver and champleve enamel cigarette case by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1889. The case has full set of hallmarks. Weight 102 g or 3.3 t.oz.
Category
1880s Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Ceramic and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, Art Deco Period, circa 1920, Signed G.A.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Ceramic and silver plate biscuit box. Art Deco period, circa 1920. Probably German, signed in the silver plate G.A.
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Napoleon Linder 1890 Paris Hinged Vesta Matches Box in Niello and .900 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Vesta matches box designed by Napoleon Linder.
Very rare hinged box, created in Paris France at the silversmith atelier of Napoleon Linder. This is a vesta matches box crafted in ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 9K Rose Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English 9-karat rose gold and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of smoking related silverware.
This exceptional antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
This antique case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The anterior cover is ornamented with an impressive enamel panel depicting four jockeys riding horses in a race, with stands full of spectators in the background.
The enamel panel is further embellished with the caption 'Cambridgeshire 1902'.
The posterior cover is embellished with contemporary engraved inscriptions in the form of a business card, denoting: the telegraphic address 'Shamefaced, London', the telephone details 'No 112 Avenue, 9890 Central', the name 'E Israel', the job position 'Turf Commission Agent', in addition to the address '16 Philpot Lane E.C.'.
The rounded sides of the cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
This hallmarked antique cigarette case...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar.
This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features.
The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker.
The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail.
Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior
maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735
By Saint-Cloud Porcelain
Located in Spencertown, NY
The silver hinged snuff box with the resting shepherd and dog at his feet, above hand painted floral sprays. The silver hinged mount with loose closur...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Snuff box Enamel Double opening Sterling Silver flower bouquet Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square snuff box with two slightly domed sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of flower bouquet, late 1...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Silver plate and Shagreen Cigarettte Case
Located in London, GB
A fine and unusual silver plate and shagreen cigarette case. Shagreen was a popular but rare material used in the 19th century on certain fine pieces, such as clocks and cases. Its b...
Category
1890s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Shagreen
19th Century French Porcelain and Brass Trinket Box with Flower Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French porcelain and brass trinket box with flower decorations.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver Vesta case...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box.
A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Bat...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
1950s Hermès Smoking Set
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Classic vintage Hermès cigarette box.
Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) decorative lid. Removable metal ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise.
The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head.
The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker.
The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior.
The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear.
Dimensions
length 8.4cm/3.3"
width 5.5cm/2.2"
height 3.2cm/1.3"
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover)
Maker: Thomas Johnson II
Date: 1882
Origin: London, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Basket Weave Snuff Box, Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1837
Located in London, GB
A Basket Weave Snuff Box, Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1837.
An unusual basket weave Snuff Box made in Birmingham
Additional information:
Height: 2 cm / 1"
Width: 1 cm / "
Category
19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Shepherd Box, Carved Horn or Antler, Spain, 1822
Located in Madrid, ES
Shepherd box. Carved horn. Spain, 1822.
Rectangular box made of carved horn that has a date (1822) engraved on the lid and front, a legend (Soi de Manuel Zulueta year 1822) and an...
Category
1820s Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Other
Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early footed box by Just Andersen. Made at his own workshop Just in Denmark during the 1920s. The exterior is made entirely from lightly hammered pewter. The interior is linned wi...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
George II Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1730
Located in London, GB
A Rare Early George II Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box. Made Most Probably in London circa 1730
The Snuff Box is modelled in an oval form with silver sides and hinge decora...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911 Joseph Gloster Ltd
Located in Toronto, Ontario
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911, Joseph Gloster Ltd. Slightly concave rectangular shape case; front, reverse and outside borde...
Category
1910s English Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
An Ormolu Mounted Mennecy Double Snuff Box in the Form of a Barrel, Circa 1740
Located in Spencertown, NY
The white ground floral decorated snuff box with openings at both ends, one opening revealing painted initials D.V. for Duc de Villroy.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver box; an addition to our Russian silverware collection
This exceptional antique Russian silver spice box...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Asian Export Silver Cigarette Case with Battlescene
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine entirely handcrafted antique cigarette case with a gilded interior. Its front depicts a battle scene where the warriors, presumably Chine...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.
This exceptional antique...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-century Raymor Glazed Ceramic Smoking Set Italy, Box, Lighter and Ashtray
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Raymor Glazed Ceramic Smoking Set Italy, Box, Lighter and Ashtray
Offered for sale is an Italian mid-century modern Raymor smoking set including a covered cigarette box,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Snuffboxes for Sale on 1stDibs
Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as a lot of other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
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.
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.