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Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes For Sale
French 1905 Edwardian Hexagonal Snuff Box Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
A French snuff box from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful hexagonal box, created in Paris France during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. ...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare -- perhaps unique -- enameled cigarette case or compact features a cartouche with a kneeling Egyptian figure surrounded by symbols and hieroglyphics on its lid, all in tone...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box
By Frederick Edmonds & Edward J.W. Johnson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff/vesta/trinket box modelled in the form of a barrel; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel. The surface of this unusual Victorian trinket box...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Bernham Linder, Hammered Copper Box, Jugend, Sweden Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare box in hammered copper, by and marked Bernham Linder. Jugend, Sweden early 1900s. In good condition, smaller sign of age and wear.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Copper

Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica Gremany Ceramic Beige Blue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box, Pot in Majolica. Characters Decor pattern. Brown and blue color. It has been made in Germany circa 19th century. Signed Western Germany.
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19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Majolica, Ceramic

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamal and silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form. The anterior surface is embellished with four desirable and impressive hot enamel panels depicting: a luxurious early-twentieth century car, three playing cards, a champagne bottle and a female portrait. The posterior surface of this antique vesta case is plain and unembellished. This unusual silver and enamel vesta case has a hinged hallmarked cover which incorporates a plain thumbpiece to the anterior edge and bears a ring loop attachment to the hinge. The underside of the case incorporates an integrated serrated panel/match striker. Condition This antique silver vesta...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 18th century oval brass Dutch tinder / snuff / pill box, etched with phrases and a landscape of two figures plowing a field. Voor ene goede vrind / for a good friend ...
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18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Japanse Silver and Gold Bonbonniere by Mitsukoshi, Showa Era, 1935, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese silver bonbonniere with an applied gold Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal, marked "jungin" and "Mitsukoshi", Showa Era, 1935, Japan. This bonbonniere is ...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
Formed entirely of 18K yellow gold polished to a high shine, this sleek case was created by the one and only Cartier. The exterior features a finel...
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20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Snuff Box reproducing the painting of a Roman glimpse late 1800s Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuffbox Rectangular for table with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with very fine fire-enamelled miniature hand-painted by the painter Renato Dainelli repro...
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1990s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turn...
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1830s English William IV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box Cloisonné Enamel, Tobacco Snuff Box Floral Motif
Located in Leuven , BE
Old Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Vases and Flowers. French Private Collection
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19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

French 1819-1838 Neoclassical Louis XVI Rectangular Snuff Box Labrated 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in solid gold. Exceptional rectangular snuff box, crafted in Paris France during the second monarchic restoration period, between the 1818 and 1838. It was carefully crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI style in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Fitted with a hinged lid and embellished with intricate chiseled, engraved and guilloche finishes, Monogramed AS inside the counterpart of the lid. Weight: 1l7.75 Grams, (75.48 Dwt). Measurements: 89 mm by 54 mm by 20 mm (3.5 x 2.13 x 0.79 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with ancient French marks; the Zeus head...
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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

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.
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ormolu

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...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Snuff Box round in Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and hand-painted floral miniature, surrounded by a frame with leaves on a blue bac...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782
By Durham Silver Co., Odiot, Barbour Silver Co., Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th century Dutch silver scent box On top a Depiction of Vice Admiral Zoutman The victor of the Dogger Bank Battle Made by Dirk Hoep 178...
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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Pewter decorative foliage and figural tobacco jar with a molded edge lid and gadrooning rope borders, Late 18th Century.
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1780s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Floral Motifs and Interior Scenes French Private Collection
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19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Alligator Green Cigar Box
Located in Paris, FR
Cigar Box Alligator Green with all structure in solid cedar wood, box covered with alligator skin stained in Gucci green finish. hardware and key in solid brass in polished finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Aldo Tura, Pipe Shaped Parchment Tobacco Box, Macabo Italy 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pipe shaped parchment and brass tobacco box designed by Aldo Tura Macabo Italy 1950s The box has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and anoth...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Post-Modern Tessellated Pink Marble and Red Travertine Box by Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern tobacco or snuff box rendered in tessellated pink marble and rosso travertino, red travertine with brass inlay, brown velvet and wood interior by Maitland Smith. Match...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver Nelson vinaigrette made by John Shaw; an addition to our silver boxes collection This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rounded rectangular form. The surface of the box is plain and unembellished. The anterior edge of the hinged silver vinaigrette cover incorporates a plain thumbpiece and allows access to the hinged pierced decorated gilt grille. The pierced decorated hinged grille incorporates a nautical themed design of the ship 'Victory' illustration, in addition to the wording 'Immortal Nelson'*. The interior of this Georgian silver vinaigrette...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette made by Samuel Pemberton; an addition to our silver boxes collection This antique Georgian vinaigrette...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Snuff Box Light Blue Ornament in Relief, Empire Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket snuff box with oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, with laurel ornament in relief in Empire style. Wit...
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1970s Italian Empire Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Compact on the Chain
Located in Gainesville, FL
Tiffany & Co. 14 K gold compact. Marked on the interior. Very lightly used. Weight 99.3 g or 3.2 t. oz.
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Late 18th Century American Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides. Authentic ceremonial divided box with hand wrought iron hinges lid closure. Powder box- j...
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19th Century African Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Snuff Box Perforated Lid, Embossed and Engraved Miniature Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with perforated lid, embossed and engraved by hand, with fine round miniature diameter cm. 3.8 hand painted in tempera on veg...
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1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful late 19th century sterling patch or pill box in the 17th/18th century style. The box is designed as an oval with a repousse lid depicting a farm yard vignette detailed with farm buildings, chickens and family life. The reverse is a simple polished sterling oval that has been hallmarked and bears the export mark "Germany". The box is in overall very good condition; the clasp is tight and no heavy wear is present. This silver piece would make an outstanding ring presentation box...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

19th C Victorian Solid Silver & Antelope Horn Gimble Cigar Lighter, c.1895
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian solid silver & horn mounted table "gimble" cigar lighter. The large Blackbuck antelope horn is mounted with a silver orb-shaped burner on gimble w...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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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...
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1610s British Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1780 Mottahedeh G Mills Tunbridge Oval Brass Tobacco Snuff Box
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 1780 G. Mills Tunbridge oval brass snuff / tinder box. Province Estate of J. Frederic Gagel, owner of multiple Thoroughbred race horses...
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20th Century Federal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

French 1790 Antique Snuff Box in 19kt Gold Sterling and Translucent Gray Agate
Located in Miami, FL
French snuffbox from the late 18th century. Beautiful antique piece, made in France during the late 18th century, circa 1790's. It was carefully carved with impeccable precision, ...
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold, Silver

18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box Engraved Brass Snuff Box Brass with Figures
Located in Milan, IT
18th century Dutch brass tobacco box with hinged lid engraved with five circular medallions containing the busts of male noblemen figures with inscriptions and dates, the most recent...
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Mid-18th Century French Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Other, Brass

19th Century Gentleman Pig Tobacco Jar
Located in High Point, NC
RARE 19th century signed Johann Maresh tobacco jar in the form of a gentleman pig. This is one of those wonderful tobacco boxes you look for to be the star of your collection. He is ...
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19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Terracotta

Serpentine Tobacco Pot, Zöblitz, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large tobacco pot made of Saxon serpentine in the shape of a stylised barrel.
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Serpentine

1970s Rectangular Metal and Lapislazuli Box
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Rectangular metal and lapislazuli box.
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Late 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Metal

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...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

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 Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

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...
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1780s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Swedish Snuff Box in Cow Horn from the 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very charming Swedish Snuff Box made in Cow Horn during the 19th century. Wear consistent with age and use.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Horn

Castle Top Vinaigrette, Warwick Castle, Birmingham, 1847, Nathaniel Mills
Located in London, GB
Nathaniel Mills. A very rare Castle Top Vinaigrette depicting a scarce view of Warwick Castle from the River Avon. Made in Birmingham in 1847 by Nathaniel M...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Incense Holder Modern White Wood and Antiqued Bronze Casting by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
These beautiful incense holders pay homage to a unique natural, salvaged, urban wood as a material and an icon. They are made from cast bronze and urban wood. Bleached hackberry is a favorite for it's unique light, spalted grain. Contrasted with an antiqued, hand-cast bronze element, this unique object fits well on a coffee table, meditation room...
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2010s American Organic Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Antique 1910 German Sterling Silver Fish Spice Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique German sterling silver spice box realistically modelled in the form of a fish; an addition to our animal related silverware collection This exceptional antique German sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a fish. This impressive fish shaped box has an articulated body, allowing the fish's position to be customised. The body of the box is embellished with separate dorsal and pectoral fins, in addition to rows of engraved scales. The forked caudal/tail fin is further ornamented with engraved textures replicating the fish's natural features This antique silver fish box...
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1910s German Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Gucci Vintage Tobacco Container Glass Box 1960s
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Leather, Fabric, Glass

Small Antique Snuff Pot Chinese Carved Marble, Lidded Jar Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very small antique snuff pot. A Chinese, carved marble lidded jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Endearingly petite, with...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Marble

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and Dragon Carnelian Art Deco Matchbox Cover
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Edward Farmer New York Sterling and dragon carnelian art deco matchbox cover Signed as shown. We believe the original stone to be Carnelian, but are...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Swiss Multicolored Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional multicolored gold snuffbox is a work of impeccable Swiss artistry. Flawless hand-chased and engraved gold elements adorn this rare 19th century box, and dynamic flor...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Crab Caviar Cup in Silver Plate, Spain, 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
Crab Caviar cup in silver plate - Spain, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Antique 18th Century Dutch Brass Oval Etched Snuff Tobacco Trinket Box 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Dutch 18th century oval shaped brass tobacco snuff box with hinged lid, engraved with a low relief pattern of two figures flanked by angels.
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18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

1950s Staved Teak Humidor by ESA Denmark
By ESA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s ESA High quality tobacco humidor made of staved teak wood. It provides a sufficiently humid microclimate. Aesthetically pleasing design with a spring-loaded screw lid. Ideal...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Teak

Pair of Antique Tobacco Keepers, English Copper, Brass, Jars, Harrods, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique tobacco keepers. An English, copper and brass lidded jar by Harrods, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Beau...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass, Copper

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...
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1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 German Enameled Cigarette Case Box in Solid .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Enamelled German cigarette case. Great historical piece, created in Germany during the turn of the century, back in the 1905. This beautiful cigarette box has been carefully craft...
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

20th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Ashtray by Longwy Stamped and Numbered
Located in Sofia, BG
Hand painted oval ceramic ashtray with small covered part in the middle. The top of it is decorated with flowers and leaves in bright colours. There are numerous stamps and numbers o...
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Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ceramic

Antique American Queen Anne Period Lidded Brass Tobacco Box, circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1750 American Queen Anne period cast brass tobacco or snuff box with lid. Charming and rare antique box from the New England American colonies features beveled and shaped ...
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1750s American Queen Anne Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass, Lead

Castle Top Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1844 by John Tongue
Located in London, GB
Windsor Castle. An extremely rare Castle Top Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1844 by John Tongue. This very rare Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and both the sides and ...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Snuffboxes and Tobacco Boxes

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.

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