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Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes For Sale
Blue Lapis Lazuli and Marble Stone Rectangular Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful blue Lapis Lazuli and Carrara marble stone jewelry box. Created from genuine blue Lapis Lazuli, this box is low in profile and rectangular in form. This lovely jewelry or trinket box features a lid that fits onto its base. Both of which are completely covered in this beautiful blue stone. The interior of the box's base and lid, are created using Carrara marble. The lid features stays, which retrofit into the base, and allow the top to hold to the base without sliding or moving. The exterior is flanked with the gorgeous richly hued blue lapis lazuli. How we would style it: This blue stone box...
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20th Century Indian Agra Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Metal and Leather Cigarette Box
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a handsome and classic 1950s vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) deco...
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1950s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
3 beautiful antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with gilt metal or brass sides and banded or moss agate tops and bottoms. They have some beautiful coloring. The metal is not m...
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19th Century British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Brass

British Sterling Silver Art Deco Engraved Cigarette Case By Harman Bros. 1931
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Art Deco Sterling Silver Engraved Cigarette Case By Renowned British SilverSmiths Harman Bros. Birmingham 1931. Weight 129grams Hallma...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Incense Holder Modern Walnut Wood and Antiqued Bronze Casting
Located in Birmingham, AL
These beautiful incense holders pay homage to wood as a material and an icon. They are made from cast bronze and urban wood. Walnut, elm or our "gulf sand" light give choices of dark...
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2010s American Organic Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Snuff Box races miniature fire-enameled guilloche and engraved drawing Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with black fired enamel inserted in a hand engraved drawing and with fired enamelled miniature, hand painted by the p...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a risque Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, often referred to as a "naughty" because of it's bawdy subject matter; that being; of ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free... When wound and the sta...
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Early 1900s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container. From the bot...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

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

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Exquisite and Large Indian 22k Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Snuff Box, Jaipur
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite and Large Indian 22K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Snuff Box, Jaipur A very fine quality 22k gold box set with 40 diamonds, painted with the fi...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Snuff Box White with noble coat of arms Baroque style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box noble coat of arms is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Snuff Box noble coat of arms has White fired enamels on guilloché and handpainted miniature of arabesques with noble coat...
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1990s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snuffbox with English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal snuff box in gilded 925/1000 silver with English Queen Anne style borders and sides with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone. On the lid, a very fine fire-enamell...
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1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box Circa 1815
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 12 karat yellow gold box with pearl and turquoise; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional antique 12 karat yellow gold box has a cylindrical form. The sides of this antique box are plain and unembellished. This exceptional gold box is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cover embellished with impressive foliate decoration accented with five clusters of individually set turquoise to the floral motifs. The surface to the underside is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration in a concentric ring design. The upper and lower rims of the box is encompassed with eighty-five claw set seed pearls. This exceptional antique gold pill box...
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1810s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous Art Deco pewter lidded box by Firma Svenskt Tenn. Features three ornate feet, a velvet lined interior, and Art Deco style lid.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

English 19th century desk snuff box circa 1840
Located in Central England, GB
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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Constructed with fine mahogany and birch woods. Designed by French ebeniste Marius Agogue Loiret. This very decorative box would ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Birch, Mahogany

Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design 3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D Costantini founder William Stuart has bough...
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2010s Argentine Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Brown Leather Snuffbox Boot Shape
Located in Munich, DE
This highly unusual and rare snuffbox has been handcrafted out of leather in the last quarter of the 19th century. It has been much loved and used, but the lid still closes tightly.
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1890s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Leather

20thC American Silver Plated Trompe I'oeil Cigarette Box, Tiffany & Co c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century American made Tiffany & Co Trompe l'oeil cigarette box, with wood grain detailing on all sides and a two-tone brass and silver plated finish. The word 'cigarette...
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20th Century American Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver Plate

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects
Located in Downingtown, PA
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 r...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

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...
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1830s British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Combination Snuff and Pill Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver combination snuff and pill box; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional an...
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1810s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Mahogany Wood Tobacco Box with Golden and Blue Brass Lid, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mahogany wood tobacco box with golden and blue brass lid, 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Tobacco Box from the 1970s Italian Design Solid Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tobacco box from the 1970s, Italian design. Measures: Height 7 cm, diameter 15 cm in golden brass.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

French Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Scarlet tole French snuff box, circa 1800, navette form - silver trimmed. 3.5" w, 1" h, 1.75" d Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been...
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18th Century French Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tin

French Snuff Box, circa 1800
French Snuff Box, circa 1800
$100 Sale Price
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19th Century French Papier Mâché Box with Painted Portrait
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French papier mâché box with painted portrait.
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Mid-20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Paper

Italian Cigarettes Tobacco Box Art Deco 1930 with Inlays of Fine Sorrento Woods
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian cigarettes tobacco box Art Deco 1930 with inlays of fine Sorrento woods . With the flap that once opened shows all the matchstick cigarettes, ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Set of Austrian Tobacco Jar and Cigar box
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of beautiful tobacco boxes made in Austria. Made i.n the Art Nouveau/Art Deco period. The measurements are: Depth: 14.5 cm - Width: 21 cm - Height: 6.5 cm Depth: 12.5 cm - ...
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Stone

Silver snuffbox with ivory-topped lid, friezes & gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with raised friezes on the edge, lid covered with an ivory plate engraved with African flavor and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: ...
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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Silver snuffbox with Hebrew-style engravings and double safety chain
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with Hebrew-style engravings and double safety chain. Metal: Silver. Origin: Hebrew. Brand: Cabeça de Carneiro. Weight: 245.36 grams. Dimensions: 9cmx13...
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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Smooth silver snuffbox with reliefs on the lid for opening
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver snuffbox with reliefs on the lid for opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 174.59 grams. Dimensions: 10.9x6.8cm. Content: 925/10...
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18th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Silver snuffbox with dog relief & interior paper holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with relief dog figure and interior with support for rolling papers and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 124....
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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Nickel-plated silver snuff box with gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 61....
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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Silver snuffbox with engravings and hinged lid with opening clasp
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with engraving and hinged lid with opening clasp. Metal: Silver. Origin: Russian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 70.05 grams. Dimensions: 6.5cmx5cm. Content: 87...
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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and whimsical, limited edition Limoges porcelain Halloween motif miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and fe...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery Dutch delftware tabacco jar. Tin glazed blue and white earthenware with brass c...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Lovely Silver and Horn Snuff or Trinket Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of horn of silver snuff or trinket boxes. One is hallmarked with English Sterling hallmarks the other I believe is silverplate. I cannot quite make out the date code but ...
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1910s British Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Mid Century 5" Hammered Copper Tin Lined Humidor by Revere Rome N.Y
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era humidor features a hand-hammered copper exterior, giving it a distinctive appearance with a textured surface. Inside. It includes a pull air-tight lid and is signed Reve...
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1950s American Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Copper

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...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Horn

Large English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1956 H. Pidduck
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large English sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1956, H. Pidduck and Sons. Unusual engine turned decoration design both exterior and ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco 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

RUSSIAN 1860 Antique Pietra Dura Dog Gold Oval Pill Box In Solid 14Kt Yellow
Located in Miami, FL
Antique gold box with Pietra-Dura panel. This is a beautiful antique oval box created in Russia back in the 1860. The box has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats (56 zolo...
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1860s Russian Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

Continental silver snuff box depicting a row of five perched birds circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
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...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Overlaid Black Glass Cigarette Box w/ Sailboat Motif
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco black glass table box in two pieces with sterling silver overlaid sailboat design on the lid.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy
By Frederic Hewitt
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining ...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Antique 19th Century German 18K Solid Gold & Diamond Snuff Box, Hanau c.1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century German 18K gold snuff box, rectangular in form. The lid is finely engraved with floral motifs and set with an initial L set with 30 diamonds, while the base also...
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19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

Antique German Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The anterior cover is embellished with an impressive enamel panel depicting a nude woman with long curling brown hair, grasping a stemmed rose and lounging against a sheer flowing fabric wrap. The posterior cover and rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This case is fitted with a plain rounded thumbpiece and push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments. This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilt interior. The hallmarks struck to the interior of this antique German silver cigarette case include: Maker's mark: LR (untraced) National mark/reichsmark: Crescent moon and crown (Halbmond und Krone) Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000) Antique cigarette cases such as this are highly desirable. Condition This antique German silver cigarette case is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition in keeping with age. The enamel is in perfect condition. There are some signs of wear and discolouration to the orignal gilding, as to be expected in keeping with age and use. The hallmarks struck to the interior of theis German cigarette case...
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Early 1900s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed bellows...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

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

Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this high...
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19th Century European Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

Mid-Late 18th Century English Cast Brass Tobacco Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 18th century cast brass tobacco box, English. Eight sides with conforming cover with bell metal finial. 5 1/8" x 3 5/16" x 4.5" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business t...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

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...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Russian Silver Niello Tobacco Box, Moscow, circa 1820-1830
By Gustav Klingert
Located in Sarasota, FL
Russian silver niello tobacco box with finely etched pastoral scenes and interior gold wash. The box is marked on inside with "84" for Russian si...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Italian Goatskin Wrapped Parchment and Teak Humidor by Aldo Tura
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful Italian goatskin wrapped lacquered parchment humidor with locking teak and brass lid by Aldo Tura, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Goatskin, Teak

Snuffbox Fired Enamel Miniature on Lid Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature on the lid. Early 1900s English Art Nouveau style. Measurements cm. 5....
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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Grand Tour Style, Pietra Dura & Leather Humidor Or Vanity Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional humidor or vanity box is a masterwork of craftsmanship, designed in the exquisite style of the Italian Grand Tour, a period of cultural exploration and refinement th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Slate

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.

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