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Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box
Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box

Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This silver, gold and niello inlaid topographical snuffbox is a masterpiece of Russian silver. Almost owned by a wealthy 19th-century tradesman, this extraordinary creation shares a ...

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19th Century Russian Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Box by Hochst, Germany circa 1740
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Box by Hochst, Germany circa 1740

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Box by Hochst, Germany circa 1740

By Höchst Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18th century porcelain snuff or trinket posx, hand painted with a gilt bronze rim and hinge. Made in Germany by Hochst porcelain with a gold pinwheel hallmark dating this to 1740...

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1740s German Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok  1920. Signed
V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok  1920. Signed

V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok 1920. Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

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...

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910, Going-barrel movement, Soft streaks of light throughout this fabulous case... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird emerges through the pierced and tooled gilt grille, moving bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to continuous synchronized birdsong. With the bird displaying...

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1890s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box
Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique Georgian era sterling silver snuff box. It has an ergonomic design which easily slips into the pocket it is a bowed shape and has a squeeze / push action closu...

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19th Century British George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

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

Materials

Brass

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

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...

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19th Century English Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.

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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood, Paper

Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820
Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820

Antique 19thC 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 plaq...

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19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

3 Victorian Snuff Boxes Gilt Metal and Banded Agate
3 Victorian Snuff Boxes Gilt Metal and Banded Agate

3 Victorian Snuff Boxes Gilt Metal and Banded Agate

Located in Palm Springs, CA

3 beautiful antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with gilt metal sides and banded or moss agate tops and bottoms. They have some beautiful coloring. The metal is not marked so l...

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19th Century British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Metal

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco French cigarette & vesta-box compendium striker This is a very rare compendium luxury pocket box that combine a cigarettes case, a vesta box for matches and a striker li...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Small Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Presentation Box, Early 20th Century
Small Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Presentation Box, Early 20th Century

Small Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Presentation Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A small porcelain snuff bottle featuring a delicately hand-painted figural scene on the front. The scene depicts traditional Chinese figures in a garden setting, executed in bright e...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box

1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form. The underside of this box is embellished with a bright cut engraved stemmed rose, floral and foliate design; this indicates the high quality of the piece, as typically the underside would remain unembellished. The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco
Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

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

Materials

Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt metal two-tone brilliance... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird pops up through foliate chased gilt grille, then proceeds to move bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to good complex continuous synchronized birdsong. The bird with streaked feathered plumage in brown, yellow, turquoise and red, lime green and purple iridescent highlights, highly polished lid interior for full bird reflection, in plain polished tortoiseshell case, twinned laurel leaf engraved bird lid border with the bird lid engraved with love birds and rose united beneath leaf swag arch, accentuated with gilt on silvered ground, hidden key...

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1880s French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique 19th Century Victorian Silver Mounted Ram’s Head Snuff Mull c.1874
Antique 19th Century Victorian Silver Mounted Ram’s Head Snuff Mull c.1874

Antique 19th Century Victorian Silver Mounted Ram’s Head Snuff Mull c.1874

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian silver mounted ram’s head snuff mull, the head is fitted with a silver compartment for snuff, chased with thistles and centred by a facetted oval cryst...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By John Shaw

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case

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

Materials

Metal

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond
Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

By Tonnel Paris

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco enameled box designed by Tonnel Paris. Magnificent rectangular box, created in Paris France for Tonnel-Paris during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. This beautiful cased box has been crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with applications of red and black thick glass enamel. It is fitted with a nine-barrels hinge and a push thumb lock. The lid is decorated on top with an extra art-deco motif made in platinum, which are set up with three European old round diamonds. The craftmanship and the contrast of colors are amazing. The interiors are highly polished showing rich yellow gold and actually, this gorgeous box can be used for presentation cards. Diamonds: The platinum part is mount, with 3 European round diamonds, .06 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Weight: 119.95 Grams, (76.89 Dwt). Measurements: 56 mm by 89 mm by 12 mm (2.2 x 3.52 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; three times with the maker's mark AC...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century
A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century

A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century

By Chantilly

Located in Spencertown, NY

The soft paste porcelain reclining monk in blue robe and striped hood, the cover scene of kakiemon tree trunk and interior cover with two butterflies. A tight closure and French disc...

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18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900
Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900

Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass with a copper interior and...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A curated collection of seven small antique boxes in variation of different metals. The collection includes: - One pewter box illustrating a doubl...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter
Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter

By Svenskt Tenn

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

Pill Box shaped Louis XVI hand painted miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box shaped Louis XVI hand painted miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box shaped Louis XVI hand painted miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant Pill Box in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Description:Elevate your collection with this exquisite shaped pill box, beautifully crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver and elegantly ...

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1970s Italian Louis XIV Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate
Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate

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

Materials

Agate, Brass

Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

By Zee Wo

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incorporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Snuff box in gilded silver with frieze
Snuff box in gilded silver with frieze

Snuff box in gilded silver with frieze

Located in Porto, PT

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 ...

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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782
Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782

Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782

By Barbour Silver Co., Durham Silver Co., Odiot, 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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative leather box, France, 1960
Decorative leather box, France, 1960

Decorative leather box, France, 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French decorative box from the 1960s, crafted from leather, exemplifies the understated elegance and artisanal quality of mid-20th-century decorative objects. Circular in shape, it is distinguished by its lid adorned with an embossed design, featuring an organic and stylized motif that adds texture and depth to the piece. The leather displays a beautiful antique patina, with warm shades of brown and tan, marked by time and use, which enhances its authentic character. The simple and balanced finish underscores the decorative purpose of this piece, which is both discreet and refined. Versatile, this box can serve as a jewelry box, a catch-all, or decorative storage, blending harmoniously into a vintage, mid-century, or classic interior. Key Features: Decorative leather box French production, 1960s Circular shape Embossed decoration on the lid Beautiful patina from use Warm shades of brown Decorative and functional object Indoor use Keywords: vintage French leather box, 1960s decorative box, vintage leather storage, mid-century French decor, antique circular box, vintage trinket dish...

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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Leather

Snuffbox Fired Enamel Miniature on Lid Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Snuffbox Fired Enamel Miniature on Lid Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Snuffbox Fired Enamel Miniature on Lid Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio 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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box
Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box

Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box

By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Rockwell Kent

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) Rare Bacchus Art Deco copper cigarette box for Chase Chrome & Brass company, only offered in 1935 and 1936. Rockwell Kent designed only three items for chase, all with the same young Bacchus motiff, and all are considered rare today. The other two were a "Wine cooler" and "Wine bottle stand...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Copper

Box Cannister Caddy Brass Tobacco Tea Dutch
Box Cannister Caddy Brass Tobacco Tea Dutch

Box Cannister Caddy Brass Tobacco Tea Dutch

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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...

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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Scottish Horn Snuff Mull
Scottish Horn Snuff Mull

Scottish Horn Snuff Mull

Located in Essex, MA

Unusually large, inlaid with crystal, amber and silver. Engraved with thistles, inside cover carved 1741, Wilm. Ruthven, WH. Provenance; Fountain Walker collection.

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1740s Scottish George II Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Other

Silver snuff box with raised floral motifs, monogram card and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with raised floral motifs, monogram card and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with raised floral motifs, monogram card and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 51.04 grams. Dimensions: ...

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

A Shagreen Tobacco Box, 18th Century
A Shagreen Tobacco Box, 18th Century

A Shagreen Tobacco Box, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Shagreen Tobacco Box, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 3cm. Width: 15.5cm. Depth: 6cm.

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18th Century Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Snuff Box Sterling Silver Green and Sky Stripes Guilloche Enamel Box Salimbeni
Snuff Box Sterling Silver Green and Sky Stripes Guilloche Enamel Box Salimbeni

Snuff Box Sterling Silver Green and Sky Stripes Guilloche Enamel Box Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent stripes fired enamelled on guillochè and fine hand-engraved on all sides, French Empire Napoleo...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s
Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Dunhill opened the Paris location in 1924 to meet the growing demand for luxury goods pertaining to motoring and tobacco. Both the box and cover are marked with the Goddess Minerva in an octagon, the French punch mark for 950 Fine Silver, a grade of silver finer then sterling silver. Alfred Dunhill Art Deco Dice cigarette holder box, circa 1925-30. The box is identified Alfred Dunhill Paris underneath the lip of the cover and inside the box! This beautiful and autenthic Dunhill cigarette holder...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Snuff Box races miniature fire-enameled guilloche and engraved drawing Salimbeni
Snuff Box races miniature fire-enameled guilloche and engraved drawing Salimbeni

Snuff Box races miniature fire-enameled guilloche and engraved drawing Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco 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

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful braided gold design, the two-compartment box features an exquisite oval agate key, which opens a recessed lock in the base of the box. Such a box would have been a prized possession and would have been able to fit neatly into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket. Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes...

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case

By Thomas Hayes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination sovereign or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection. This exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver combination vesta or sovereign case has a subtly domed rectangular, rounded form. The anterior and posterior surfaces of this silver case are plain and unembellished. This antique Victorian sterling silver sovereign case is fitted with a hinged hallmarked push fit cover allowing access to the hallmarked sprung sovereign holders...

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Tobacco box in rosewood with silver applications
Tobacco box in rosewood with silver applications

Tobacco box in rosewood with silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Tobacco box in rosewood with silver applications featuring bows, puttis holding wreaths and medallions with ancient ladies in relief in perfect shape. Metal: Silver. Ori...

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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Lovely Silver and Horn Snuff or Trinket Boxes
Lovely Silver and Horn Snuff or Trinket Boxes

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

Materials

Silver

Snuff Box Black enamel Baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Snuff Box Black enamel Baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Snuff Box Black enamel Baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Shaped table snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. Very fine hand engraving on all surfaces. Dimensions cm. 6.2 x 7.8 cm...

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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Box Striped Fire Enameled Salimbeni
Sterling Silver Box Striped Fire Enameled Salimbeni

Sterling Silver Box Striped Fire Enameled Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Sterling silver Jewel box with Rectangular rounded corners gold plated with translucent fire enamel stripes on guilloche and hand engraved with late Russian Empire style ornament app...

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1980s Italian Empire Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, 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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900
Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900

Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of antique coins and copper and pro...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box

By Joseph Willmore

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Danish Early 19th Century Empire Tobacco Box
Danish Early 19th Century Empire Tobacco Box

Danish Early 19th Century Empire Tobacco Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

A charming mahogany tobacco box in an architecturally intriguing form. The top of the lid is adorned with a small knob of bone. Great quality and craftsmanship. Empire. Denmark, ...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bone, Mahogany

Alligator Green Cigar Box
Alligator Green Cigar Box

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

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.