Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection This excep...

Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...

Antique 19th century Victorian novelty solid silver table lighter, unusually shaped as a "guard tower", realistically modelled with simulated brick-work, door and archers windows, wi...

Description: Cloisoin silver snuffbox in the Russian style with gold-lined interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Russian. Brand: Moscow. Weight: 198.6 grams. Dimensions: 11x7.5cm. Content...

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...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English 9-karat yellow gold and rose gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique...

Early 19th Century Papier-Mâché Snuff Box with Silver Inlay, c.1820 A small and decorative early 19th-century snuff box in lacquered papier-mâché, the shaped lid finely inlaid with ...

The small rectangular silver snuff box, chased with foliage decorations and featuring a hinged back, is set with a detailed micromosaic plaque on top. The plaque depicts a rural land...

We present you a snuff box in the shape of a barrel with a lid. The item is made of copper and brass. This snuff box in good condition. The handle is distorted. Moreover, there ...

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form. The underside of this box has a subtly concave form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The surface of this antique silver tobacco box is plain and unembellished. This silver tobacco tin or box retains the original sprung flush hinged hallmarked subtly convex cover, which opens by applying gentle pressure to each side. The interior of the box retains the original gilding. This antique Edwardian piece is an exceptional example for its type. Condition This antique tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear. Dimensions Diameter 8.7cm/3.4" Height 2.4cm/0.9" Weight 3 troy ounces/92.7g Maker: William M Hayes...

Description: Snuff box in gilt silver with frieze surrounding the figure of an ancient Lady on blue enamel and guilloche pattern all around. Metal: Silver. Origin: French - remarked ...

This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was crafted by the famed François Nicole. At first glance, the diminutive piece appears to simpl...

Intricate and flawless, the highly detailed micromosaic medallion on the lid of this agate box is an incredible example of this diminutive art form. The elaborate micromosaic depicts...

The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.

The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside with a star surrounded by banding with stippling decoration.

Description: Gold snuffbox with enameled reliefs and friezes featuring garlands, ribbons, and a trophy, in a trapezoidal shape with a hinged lid. Metal: Gold Origin: Switzerland Bran...

Description: Gold snuffbox with enamel depicting rural activity on a panel with engravings, hinged lid, floral motifs, garlands and richly defined engravings. Metal: Gold Origin: Fre...

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Ram's Head. Weight: 53.55 grams. Dimensions: 6x1.6cm. Content: 850/1...

The rectangular Cloisonné Box designed by the Italian artist Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia is a stunning piece crafted from rich bubinga wood, showcasing a deliberately textured finis...

Description: Silver snuff box with a couple in an idyllic scene engraved on ivory, enameled all around and gilded interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Austrian. Brand: Head of Diana. Wei...

Description: Cowrie shell snuff box with silver application in the shape of a flaming heart in relief, from the George II period. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weigh...

Description: Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the lid and fluted casing with hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça a fazer. Weight: 122.76 grams...

Description: Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with a dog's head in high relief surrounded by floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 90.94...

Description: Silver snuff box with reed-shaped reliefs and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 32.46 grams. Dimensions: 6x4.2cm. Content: 800/100...

Desk cigar humidor designed by Erik Fleming (1894–1954) for Atelier Borgila. This is an extremely rare desk cigars humidor created in Stockholm Sweden by the Baron Erik Herman Flemi...

Description: Snuff box in embossed silver with gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 45.28 grams. Dimensions: 5.8x1.5cm. ...

Description: Silver-gilt snuff box with raised patterns and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Unreadable. Weight: 68.57 grams. Dimensions: 8.6cmx2.1cm. Content: 750/...

Description: Silver tobacco box with guilloche floral motifs, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 59.37 grams. Dimensions: 8cmx5cm. C...

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...

Description: Silver tobacco box with Islamic-style reliefs and a wood-lined interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Egyptian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 238.21 grams. Dimensions: 14x7cm. Conte...

Sterling silver gold plated snuff box with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and monochrome blue hand-painted miniatures on five sides and fine hand engravings on all edges. Eng...

Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box. A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Bat...

Description: Silver snuff box with guilloche lid, floral motifs and friezes on the surround. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 62.3 grams. Dimensions: ...

Description: Guilloche silver tobacco box with wood-lined interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 710.30 grams. Dimensions: 17.9cmx5.2cm. Content: 925/1000. ...

Description: Oval-shaped silver snuff box with a raised torch on the hinged lid and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête de Minerve. Weight: 35.81 grams. Dimensi...

Description: Russian-style nickel-plated silver snuffbox with gilded interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Russian, with French hallmarks. Brand: Cisne. Weight: 93.01 grams...

This masterfully engineered and very complicated English ebony engine turned table snuff box dates to the mid 19th century. It has been hand machined from solid ebony with multiple ...

Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...

This large antique damascene styled tobacco case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Anglo-Japanese style. The case...

A charming early tobacco box or tea cannister Unusual, large size Lovely soft contours which enhances the reflection of light in the interior Original condition including hinges length 21cm., 8 1/4" depth 7.5cm., 3" height 11cm., 4 1/2". The Dutch were the main importers of tobacco in the 18th century and manufactured tobacco boxes to sell with...

Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass. Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). R...

This is a joyful novelty- a Black Forest hand-carved Terrier box. A beautifully executed piece with exceptional detail, right down to the tail. This terrier’s hind legs are attached ...

Description: Silver snuff box with engraving involving a coat of arms for monogram and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Absent. Weight: 63.17 grams. Dimensions: ...

Description: Silver toiletry box with mirror inside, tobacco container and utility chain. Metal: Silver. Origin: Switzerland. Brand: Walking Bear. Weight: 112.10 grams. Dimensions: 8...

A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...

Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Good quality Curved glass on top Original wood

A small hand-engraved container for tea, tobacco, betel nut, pills etc. Intricate details depicting a hunting-scene all around its outside. The lid features a soldier on an head-dres...

For your consideration, a vintage cigarette box in burl wood and sterling with glass top. Clever design. Dimensions: 9 w x 6.5 d x 2.75 h close...

There is much more to this exquisite Georgian snuffbox than meets the eye. Beautifully crafted of striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom, which, when gently unscrewed, reveals a miniature erotic painting of exceptional detail. Erotic antiques...

Set of 4 Kubus snuffer by Lassen Dimensions: D 21 x W 2.50 x H 3.50 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.33 Kg With reference to the iconic Kubus candleholders, the Kubus Snuffer in...

The front of the case exhibiting an exquisite hand painted panel depicting sprays of irises in shades of lavender, royal blue & green, set against a radiant white enamelled machined ...

This most pleasing small late 19th century Stirling quality silver snuff box is continental in its manufacture and clearly marked 925 in the base of the interior. The snuff box is h...

East Meets West: Rare Chinese Export "European Subject" Porcelain Snuff Box Circa 1750–1760 A superb mid-18th century Chinese Export porcelain snuff box, finely painted in famille rose and puce enamels, featuring rare "European Subject" decoration. The rectangular box, after a European silver form, features a slightly domed cover and is fitted with its contemporary chased gilt-metal (ormolu) mounts and hinge. The exterior walls are painted with a continuous frieze of European figures—gentlemen in 18th-century frock coats...

Silver mustard pot / Antique sterling sliver seasoning pot Antique sterling silver mustard / glass lined seasoning pot 1919 Beautifully crafted ant...

Art Deco painted porcelain box signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz and manufactured by Theodore Haviland - Limoges. Stamps on the bottom. Origin France, circa 1920. Box with a cat or fox fi...

19th century English long silver trinket box.

An elegant large cigar humidor by S.T. Dupont, Paris, crafted in richly grained wood veneer with contrasting light wood trim and a brass handle engraved “S.T. Dupont – Paris.” The in...

A marvelously carved chinoiserie motif adorns the lid of this incredible 19th-century French tabatière or snuff box. The charming scene is intricately crafted in the form of a boating figure who holds aloft an umbrella formed of yellow gold, while the box itself is crafted from attractive brown hardstone mounted with stunning yellow gold "waves." Enchanting and beautifully executed, the rare snuff box is an incredible example of the creative artistry of these delightful boxes, as well as the highly popular chinoiserie style. Inhaling snuff, or snuffing, as it is also called, was a popular social ritual among the European elite from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Over these 300 years, master artisans created and designed elegant snuff boxes using...

This oval gold snuff box is inscribed with a crest of ‘a stag trippant’ within mantling of upright ostrich plumes tied with a bow, all below a ducal coronet and above a cypher of the entwined initials ‘B.A.B.’ for Anne of Buccleuch. English, circa 1670. Provenance: Anne, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch (1651-1732) was a wealthy Scottish peeress. After her father died when she was a few months old, and her sisters by the time she was 10, she inherited the family’s titles. She was married, at 12 years old, to James, 1st Duke of Monmouth, the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II, then 14. Following the king’s death in February 1685, James spearheaded an anti-Catholic revolt to depose the new king, James II, and claim the throne from his uncle. The brief Monmouth Rebellion ended in defeat and James, by then Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch, was executed for treason. The Duchess had six children by Monmouth, and a further three by her second husband, Charles, 3rd Baron Cornwallis, whom she married in 1688. She died in 1732 and was succeeded by her grandson, Francis, Earl of Dalkeith. The style of chasing used on this box is very reminiscent of a signed piece in the Gilbert...

Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving. The exterior has been re-polished over time. It has a nice warm patina. The int...