Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
1890s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1690s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
1890s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Bruneian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1890s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ormolu
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century English Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Burl
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Birch
1810s Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silk
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1790s European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century English Machine Age Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century American Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1820s Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Other
18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porphyry, Silver
1720s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Faience
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
19th Century Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Yew
Mid-20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
1820s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1750s English George II Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Gold
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Danish Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Other
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Indian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Jade, Gold
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
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.