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Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes For Sale
19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style
Located in Austin, TX
Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his two pewter lids.
Pottery from North of France No...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
England 1810 Georgian Battersea Enamel Neoclassical Decorated Box
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Georgian Battersea enamel box.
A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Ba...
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1810s English George IV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
1920s Continental Silver Gilt Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover enameled depicting a young gentleman with 18th century clothes...
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1920s British Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass.
Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836).
R...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Glass
Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for one of our rare Majolica items, an exceptional tobacco box pot or jar out of the sack series by Johann Maresch from the beginning of the 20th century. The beautiful...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Majolica
Snuffbox with Flowers miniature Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels fired on guilloche and hand-painted floral miniature; external blue staff. Art Nouveau sty...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Smoking Man
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, painted with a portrait of a smoking man
A snuff box painted with a portrait of a smoking man with a glass of wine on the background, possibly after a paint...
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19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Paper
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides. Authentic ceremonial divided box with hand wrought iron hinges l...
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19th Century African Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
French Chinoiserie Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A marvelously carved chinoiserie motif adorns the lid of this incredible 19th-century French tabatière or snuff box. The charming scene is intricately crafted in the form of a boating figure who holds aloft an umbrella formed of yellow gold, while the box itself is crafted from attractive brown hardstone mounted with stunning yellow gold "waves." Enchanting and beautifully executed, the rare snuff box is an incredible example of the creative artistry of these delightful boxes, as well as the highly popular chinoiserie style.
Inhaling snuff, or snuffing, as it is also called, was a popular social ritual among the European elite from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Over these 300 years, master artisans created and designed elegant snuff boxes using...
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Stone, Gold
Antique Commemorative Tobacco Keeper, English, Lead, Decor, Snuff Box, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique commemorative tobacco keeper. An English, lead decorative snuff box with tamper, dating to the Regency period, circa 1810.
Commemorative keeper crafted at the b...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Lead
19th Century French Papier Maché Snuff Box with Landscape and Figures Painting
Located in Milano, MI
French Painted Papier Maché Snuffbox 1800s. Snuff box of circular shape with fine painting on the lid depicting a mountain landscape with figures and herds crossing a river, a dove f...
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Other
Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Portrait of Dog, W J Myatt & Co
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver vesta case with enamel portrait of dog
Made in Birmingham 1913
Maker: W J Myatt & Co
Dimensions -
Size: 3.6 x 3...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851
By Foxall & Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition of 1851, held at the Crystal Palace in Londo...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
A small French sterling silver pill box, Art Nouveau period, decorated with flowers and a gold gilt interior, circa late-19th century, France. Piece ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Antique Tobacco Tin, English, Copper, Silver Plate, Lidded Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique tobacco tin. An English, copper and silver plate lidded box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Pleasingly time ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Snuff Box hand engraving, black “niello” type Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box rectangular in 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand engraving, black fired enameled “niello” type, in early 19th century “Rococo” style. Snuff Box measurements cm. 4.5 x...
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1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays
Located in London, GB
Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays
In Fabric Covered Presentation Box.
Dimensions:
Box: 9 x 8 cm Ash Tray: 9 x 2.5 cm
Condition: Beautiful as pictured. No chips cracks or any restoration.
This is a very nice example with no faults, no fading or any issues.
A beautifully crafted vintage Qing-era Chinese sterling silver cigarette box, accompanied by two matching ashtrays, all adorned with intricate enamel fish motifs. This elegant set is housed in its original fabric-covered presentation box, reflecting the fine artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese silversmithing.
Key Features:
Era: Late Qing Dynasty
Material: Sterling silver with detailed enamel work
Design: Cigarette box and ashtrays...
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20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Small Walnut Snuff Box with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small walnut and wood box with very handsome details on side and inlaid in brass.
The top pivots upwards and does not come off. Easy to store the smallest of things and drugs. O...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Meriden Victorian Silverplate Divided Humidor Box Figural Candlestick
Located in Dayton, OH
A divided Humidor by Meriden B. Company, Circa 1898. Made from silverplate with chased baroque pattern. The footed box has two large compartments and two small opening that allow acc...
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1890s Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Old English Tobacco Box, Mahogany with Brass Banding
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful old tobacco box with handsome banding.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century French walnut wooden snuffbox
French walnut wooden snuffbox
Beautiful detailed cut scenery, celebrating people
The text will be probably "rejouissance mamand" (festiv...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Set Of 4 Antique Storage Tins, English, Morocco Leather, Cigarette Pot, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 small antique storage tins. An English, Moroccan leather dressed cigarette pot, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Leather
French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood.
The lid is adorned with an erotic enamel plaque, elegantly framed by a gilded bronze band, while the underside features a...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Dutch silver pill box, 1852
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver pill box, 1852
A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved symbol decor on the lid. The silver box has a hinged lid. The box is Dutch silver hallmarked...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler 1920
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler Ltd.
1920
Hallmarked W.H.H Birmingham V Hallmark
Engraving to front
85 grams
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chinese Handpainted Enamel Snuff Bottle with Qianlong Mark Famille Rose Yellow
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Chinese enamel snuff bottle from the 20th century features a beautiful hand-painted design in the famille rose style, showcasing vibrant peonies and traditional motifs...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
American Cut Glass and Silver Tobacco Jar
Located in New Orleans, LA
This resplendent tobacco jar by Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia features a beautiful sterling silver lid atop a body of elegant cut-to-clear glass. The lid is adorned with a wonderful Rococo repoussé decoration which contrasts beautifully with the green and cranberry cut glass...
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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike, Realistically cast and modeled, as an anvil, with lift top revealing the match caddy and strike on the lid, resting on a rope edge oval base....
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tobacco Box, Portuguese, Satinwood, Keepsake Case, Mid Century, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage tobacco box. A Portuguese, rosewood and satinwood keepsake case dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
Beautifully prese...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French etui sealing wax case.
Exquisite objet d'art, created in Paris France in the late 19th century, circa 1890. This is a etui sealing wax case, mast...
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique English Golden Oak Mechanical Smoker's Box, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English golden oak mechanical smoker's box, circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box Circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our collection of gold boxes.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong rounded form.
The body of this antique gold snuff box...
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1850s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Snuff Box reproducing the painting of a Roman glimpse late 1800s Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuffbox Rectangular for table with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with very fine fire-enamelled miniature hand-painted by the painter Renato Dainelli repro...
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1990s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
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
Materials
Silver
Post-Modern Tessellated Pink Marble and Red Travertine Box by Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern tobacco or snuff box rendered in tessellated pink marble and rosso travertino, red travertine with brass inlay, brown velvet and wood interior by Maitland Smith.
Match...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery
By The Claw
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
Materials
Brass
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Bearded Man
By Stobwasser
Located in Delft, NL
Papier-Mâché snuffbox,
A snuff box painted with a portrait of a bearded man with a turban, possibly after a painting by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich...
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19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Paper
Antique Snuff Tin, English Gilt Metal, Lidded Box, Relief Decor, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique snuff tin. An English, gilt metal lidded box with relief decor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascinating decorati...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the interior (.925 silver) - Italy (Florence - likely) - m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Treen Dog Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
George III (1760-1820)
From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Treen Dog Snuff Box. The Treen Snuff Box beautifully formed in ...
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Late 18th Century European George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Eichwald Majolica Tobacco Jar with Roosters Pecking the Ground, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Eichwald majolica humidor tobacco jar from the late 19th century, with petite roosters pecking the ground. Created in Austria during the ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Antique Qajar Period Persian Papier Machê Snuff Box Depicting Chovgan or Polo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Persian papier machê snuff box.
Consisting of a lacquered papier machê with decoration to the lid and all 4 sides.
The lid...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Paper
19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French French Provincial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Majolica
MId-19th Century Antique Brass English Snuff Box Etched Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 20th century antique brass snuff box with a beautiful etched design. A nice piece for any collector or just great little snuff box. From a ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Georgian Yew Wood Parrot Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
18th Century George III Period
From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Yew Wood Parrot Snuff Box. The snuff box made from Yew wood is beautifully formed in the shape of a parrot with big round beak, simulated feathers and feet tucked under the base of the snuff box. The box with visible patination and wear from years of handling leaving it in a beautiful golden brown colour. The sniff box...
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Late 18th Century European George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood, Yew
Snuff Box with 2 slightly rounded sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table snuff box with 2 slightly rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and hand-painted floral miniature; oute...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
Located in Austin, TX
Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra.
This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug.
Very rich decoration all-over the pot.
Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...
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1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Snuff Box round in Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and hand-painted floral miniature, surrounded by a frame with leaves on a blue bac...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Portable Box Italian Tobacco Pouch in Enamel and Square Copper, 1950 Midcentury
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Portable box Italian Tobacco Pouch in enamel and square copper, 1950, midcentury.
The upper part has a stylized and very elegant glaze, the box is in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box. This small snuff box is carved in the form of a 112-gun ship of the line with a removable quarte...
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19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Boxwood
Alligator Green Cigar Box
Located in Paris, FR
Cigar Box Alligator Green with all structure in solid
cedar wood, box covered with alligator skin stained
in Gucci green finish. hardware and key in solid brass
in polished finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box by William M Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The underside of this box has a subtly concave form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The surface of this antique silver tobacco box is plain and unembellished.
This silver tobacco tin or box retains the original sprung flush hinged hallmarked subtly convex cover, which opens by applying gentle pressure to each side.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
This antique Edwardian piece is an exceptional example for its type.
Condition
This antique tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter 8.7cm/3.4"
Height 2.4cm/0.9"
Weight
3 troy ounces/92.7g
Maker: William M Hayes...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Owned By The Mayor of London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Sterling Silver Hallmarked Engine Turned Cigarette Presentation Box With A Textured Border, by Asprey & Co London.
Within an original Asprey & Co fitted case.
Weight of silver 475g...
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20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color.
It has been made in France Circa 1970.
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a book.
The anterior surface of the antique vesta...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Snuffboxes for Sale on 1stDibs
Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as a lot of other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
Snuff, made of ground tobacco, was especially popular with Europeans in the 1600s. The ornate boxes to keep the powder dry became highly decorative by the 18th century. It was considered a must-have item, particularly for nobility.
The most important feature of a snuffbox was that it was airtight. The box protected the snuff from oxygen. Another crucial component was the flat lid.
Snuffboxes could be small enough to fit into a pocket or a larger container for communal use at the table. They also came in different shapes. Porcelain containers were prevalent and often designed to look like trunks. Others were oval or square. Boxes made with cowrie shells were rare and more expensive.
Snuffboxes were usually crafted from silver, gold, horn or tortoiseshell. Some of the most prestigious snuffboxes were French tabatières made of gold and sometimes glass. They could be adorned with amethysts, sapphires and diamonds and enameled, engraved or chased.
Sheffield, England, was known for its silver snuffboxes in the late 18th century as its silver-plating technologies perfected these containers. By the early 19th century, the silver industry in Birmingham, England, was producing elegant snuffboxes with images of abbeys and castles on the sides and top.
Another type of tobacco box was the snuff mull or mill. It was made out of horn or an entire ram’s head and topped with a metal lid, frequently featuring engravings and decorative hinges. These were fashionable in Scotland during the 19th century. The origin of its name is unclear.
On 1stDibs, find a plentiful range of antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes to complement any home decor or furniture style. You can browse the collection by style, which includes Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco, or by material to find pieces in silver and gold.