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Silver snuff box with friezes and floral-engraved hinged lid
Silver snuff box with friezes and floral-engraved hinged lid

Silver snuff box with friezes and floral-engraved hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and floral motifs engraved on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Corôa. Weight: 43.64 grams. D...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

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

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Oval-shaped gold snuffbox with floral inlays in tortoiseshell, enameled friezes, garlands, and a reverse side with profusely defined engravings. Metal: Gold Origin: Fren...

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17th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

18th Century Dutch Pieter Holm Zee-Meeter Brass & Copper Navigator's Tobacco Box
18th Century Dutch Pieter Holm Zee-Meeter Brass & Copper Navigator's Tobacco Box

18th Century Dutch Pieter Holm Zee-Meeter Brass & Copper Navigator's Tobacco Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th-Century Dutch Pieter Holm Zee-Meeter Brass & Copper Navigator's Tobacco Box Large 18th-century Dutch brass and copper seaman’s tobacco box, also known as a “Dutchman’s Log” or ...

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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn
Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn

Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: Lighter: D 10 x W 10 x H 9 cm. Cigarette Ash Tray: D 16 x W 16 x H 4...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Shepherd's box or snuff box. Carved antler or horn. Spain, 1861.
Shepherd's box or snuff box. Carved antler or horn. Spain, 1861.

Shepherd's box or snuff box. Carved antler or horn. Spain, 1861.

Located in Madrid, ES

Pastoral box. Carved antler, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861. Submit registrations. Oval box made of antler carved in its color, with wood on the lid to reinforce it, decorated o...

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1860s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

French Snuff Box, circa 1800
French Snuff Box, circa 1800

French Snuff Box, circa 1800

$100Sale Price|55% Off

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

1800s Snuff Box of Ram's Horn and Wood
1800s Snuff Box of Ram's Horn and Wood

1800s Snuff Box of Ram's Horn and Wood

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

c.1800s snuff box, ram's horn with wood inset bottom. Base edge faults in the horn-top edge also. With a tag: "You God Father Eckhadt (?) snuff box" and description. 2 3/8" x 1 3/8 x...

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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Gold box of Louis XVI period
Gold box of Louis XVI period

Gold box of Louis XVI period

$17,429Sale Price|24% Off

Gold box of Louis XVI period

Located in Paris, FR

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is d...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

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

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Copper

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

An impressive Chinese export solid silver dragon box, crafted circa 1880–1920 from substantial heavy-gauge silver, 900 purity and intended for the Western market. The rectangular fo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Combination Snuff and Pill Box
Georgian Sterling Silver Combination Snuff and Pill Box

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

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Located in Porto, PT

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

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17th Century Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood

Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved
Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved

Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare beautiful asian chinese snuff bottle hand carved from purple fluorite gemstone. Truly a unique oriental snuff tobacco box from the late Qing Dynasty. Gemstone snuff bottles ar...

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

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Multi-gemstone

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion
18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

Located in Zemst, BE

18/19 th century snuff box Probably France Folk art Handcarved in solid wood box On the top a crucifixion scene in openwork technique On the sides extremely fine handcarved architu...

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Late 18th Century French Folk Art Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Hardwood

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise. The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head. The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker. The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior. The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear. Dimensions length 8.4cm/3.3" width 5.5cm/2.2" height 3.2cm/1.3" Weight 2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover) Maker: Thomas Johnson II Date: 1882 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Snuff box in gilded silver
Snuff box in gilded silver

Snuff box in gilded silver

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Snuff box in gilded silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in gilded silver with reliefs and friezes, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 114....

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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850
Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

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

French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century

French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

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

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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Boxwood

Luscious Leather Embossed Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Box
Luscious Leather Embossed Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Box

Luscious Leather Embossed Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Box

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful Chinese box in red, gold and black having a Chinoiserie painted design on embossed leather with original brass hardware. There's a removable metal liner and the interior is...

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1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Leather

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and applied opener
Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and applied opener

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and applied opener

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver with a monogrammed card and an application on the lid to open. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 61.38 grams. Dim...

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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work

Located in Paris, FR

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

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

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Gold

18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box - 'Cupid in parkland'
18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box - 'Cupid in parkland'

18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box - 'Cupid in parkland'

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box, decorated with a couple with Cupid in parkland, the white base with flowers on a gilt diaper ground . 3.125" wide x 2.5" depth x 1.5" h...

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18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

Silver snuff box with embossed designs and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with embossed designs and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with embossed designs and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with embossed designs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 74.18 grams. Dimensions: 11x2.5cm. Content: 925/1000. A...

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver Vesta case...

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1860s Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Silver snuffbox with engravings and hinged lid with opening clasp
Silver snuffbox with engravings and hinged lid with opening clasp

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

Petite Oval Opium Box, c. 1900
Petite Oval Opium Box, c. 1900

Petite Oval 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. Perfecting line and form, the small box has a balanced, oval form shaped of white brass (...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Box, 1824, Chased Motifs, Pressburg
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Box, 1824, Chased Motifs, Pressburg

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Box, 1824, Chased Motifs, Pressburg

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver box, an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver box...

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1820s Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Light Wood Cigarette Box, France, 1930s
Light Wood Cigarette Box, France, 1930s

Light Wood Cigarette Box, France, 1930s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Light wood cigarette box, France, 1930s. Charming light wood cigarette box with a superb natural grain in warm honey and brown hues. Its rectangular shape with clean lines is enhanc...

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1930s French Minimalist Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Silver snuff box with engraving on the lid, floral motifs and enamel decoration
Silver snuff box with engraving on the lid, floral motifs and enamel decoration

Silver snuff box with engraving on the lid, floral motifs and enamel decoration

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraving on the lid, floral motifs and enameled decoration. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 78.17 grams. Dimensions: 7.5x...

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century French Figural Barbotine Faience Pig Tobacco Jars, Set of 2
19th Century French Figural Barbotine Faience Pig Tobacco Jars, Set of 2

19th Century French Figural Barbotine Faience Pig Tobacco Jars, Set of 2

By Onnaing

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Northern France circa 1880, this engaging pair of antique figural faience tobacco jars is executed in the manner of Onnaing, reflecting the lively humor and expressive mod...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Faience, Majolica

Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow
Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow

Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A very rare and exquisite asian glass Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing Dynasty. This exceptional snuff bottle bears a later Qianlong mark and is designed in the iconic famille...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Paint

Silver snuff box with reliefs
Silver snuff box with reliefs

Silver snuff box with reliefs

$262Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with Islamic-style reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Middle East. Mark: Absent. Weight: 44.14 grams. Dimensions: 5.3cm x 1.8cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay M...

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box
Antique George IV Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box

By John Linnit

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver gilt table snuff box; an addition to our antique box collection. This...

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1820s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Set of two Sterling Silver Cigarette Cases 19th and 20 Century, Mario Buccellat
Set of two Sterling Silver Cigarette Cases 19th and 20 Century, Mario Buccellat

Set of two Sterling Silver Cigarette Cases 19th and 20 Century, Mario Buccellat

By Mario Buccellati

Located in North Miami, FL

A set of two Italian Sterling silver cigarette cases from the 19th and 20th century. They have hand-stamped details and are engraved with flowers and scrolling acanthus. One of them ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box
Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box

Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermès Paris Art Deco Silver Box An elegant Art Deco box from Hermès Paris, crafted in silver-plated metal with a refined geometric guilloché surface. The lid features the iconic Her...

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20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case
Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case

By Cartier

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

Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)
Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)

Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Curved ribbed silver-gilt pocket snuff box - 19th century
Curved ribbed silver-gilt pocket snuff box - 19th century

Curved ribbed silver-gilt pocket snuff box - 19th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Curved ribbed silver-gilt pocket snuff box - 19th century George III - John Turner Sterling - Early 19th century Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm (3.5 x 2 in) H: 2 cm (0.8 in) Material: Silver R...

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19th Century George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Vermeil

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770
A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The base & hinged lid are fashioned from panels of porphyry, specifically that of ‘Rhomb’ Porphyry, which is a relatively rare volcanic rock with very distinctive phenocrysts (cr...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Two-tone silver snuffbox with traces of gold on the inside and a hinged lid
Two-tone silver snuffbox with traces of gold on the inside and a hinged lid

Two-tone silver snuffbox with traces of gold on the inside and a hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Two-tone silver snuffbox with traces of gold on the inside and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Middle East. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 99.14 grams. Dimensions: 10cmx7cm....

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Vintage mahogany handcrafted cigar humidor
Vintage mahogany handcrafted cigar humidor

Vintage mahogany handcrafted cigar humidor

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage handcrafted cigar humidor. This humidor has beautiful brass handles on either side with a beautiful brass escutcheon at the front covering the keyhole. This box is ...

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Early 2000s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany Box, Brass Plaque, Antique, England, 1895
Late Victorian Mahogany Box, Brass Plaque, Antique, England, 1895

Late Victorian Mahogany Box, Brass Plaque, Antique, England, 1895

Located in Toronto, CA

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

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

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Mahogany

French Hand-Crafted and Painted Ceramic Trinket or Jewelry Box
French Hand-Crafted and Painted Ceramic Trinket or Jewelry Box

French Hand-Crafted and Painted Ceramic Trinket or Jewelry Box

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful hand-crafted ceramic lidded trinket or jewelry box. Mid-20th century, French. Used as decorative item, this piece would enhance any shelf or tabletop. Measures: 6 1/8...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ceramic

Silver snuff box with geometric engravings, gold interior and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with geometric engravings, gold interior and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with geometric engravings, gold interior and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with geometric engravings, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Absent. Weight: 70.79 grams. Dimensions: 6x2cm. Content: ...

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821
Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821

Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1821 by Christopher John Buckler, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is gilt, and features a cast "Topers" scene on the lid of three gentlemen ...

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1820s English George IV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior
Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior

Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

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

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19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 17th Century

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gold snuffbox with enamel garlands surrounding a depicted young woman figure, profusely defined fleur-de-lis, plumes, and asymmetrical engravings on the reverse. Metal: ...

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17th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Gold-plated silver snuff box in bombé shape with plant engravings on the lid
Gold-plated silver snuff box in bombé shape with plant engravings on the lid

Gold-plated silver snuff box in bombé shape with plant engravings on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gilded silver snuff box in bombé shape with plant engravings on the lid and reinforced corners with raised applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent...

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20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved with country motifs and a hinged lid
Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved with country motifs and a hinged lid

Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved with country motifs and a hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved with country motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Corôa. Weight: 62.38 grams. Dimensions: 7x1.5...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

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.