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Material: 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 Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Stone, Gold

Vintage Antique Hand Engraved Gilt Interior Silver Tobacco Box, Vienna
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Viennese hand engraved gilt interior silver tobacco box.  Rare antique Viennese silver tobacco box; gilt interior, hand engraved on all sides, circa 1840. Mark corresponds ...
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19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Antique American 10k Rose Gold Vesta Case Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American 10-karat rose gold vesta case. This exceptional antique American 10karat rose gold vesta case has a p...
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1910s North American Vintage Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Continental Niello and Silver Gilt Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
No apparent hallmarks. The diaper pattern filled with small crosses throughout and the opening with a slight lip.
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

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 perio...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Snuff Box Princess Albert De Broglie miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box Princess Albert De Broglie is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Snuff Box Princess Albert De Broglie has openwork lid, and handpainted fine round miniature diameter cm. 4 hand p...
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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold Plate, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked but tested), ram's horn snuff mull with hinged lid. The lid is inset with a central, faceted cairngorm stone which is surrounded ...
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1810s Scottish George III Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box, Engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian era sterling silver snuff box. It has an interesting bright cut engraved design both top and bottom with initials to the top in fancy script. The box has an ergonomic curved profile and retains its lovely rich golden gilding inside. A very attractive antique silver snuff...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Orange And Gold Enameled Chinoiserie Box In 935 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie orange enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim. Outstanding rare box, created during the art deco period in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the late 1930. This wonderful box is closely to mint condition, designed with cushioned shapes and chinoiserie patterns at the Louis Kuppenheim silversmith workshop. Crafted in solid .935/.999 silver, with gilt interiors and embellished with chiseled borders. Has an exceptional workmanship as you expect of the workshop of Louis Kuppenheim, with remarkable vivid orange enamels on both faces and the the four lateral panels. The main figure is a bird resting in a golden tree, which is made up with multicolor cloisonné technique. As a note, this box can be actually used for presentation cards and is fitted with an integrated mechanical push button. Weight: 125.40 Grams, (80.38 Dwt). Measurements: 59 mm by 84 mm by 15 mm (2.32 x 3.31 x 0.59 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with German marks, the mark for the assay of the .935 silver, the box model number and signed, "DRGM 935 MADE IN GERMANY 2". Louis Kuppenheim The company was grounded in 1854 by Louis Kuppenheim (1824-1889) and Heinrich Witzenmann, specialized in silver and gold and enameled artefacts. On the World Exhibition in 1900 the firm received a gold medal for a letter opener. In that same year the company opened a branch in the Rue Richelieu 67 in Paris. In these years some designs by Hans Christiansen were executed, amongst them very delicately enameled silver cigarette cases...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver

English William IV pewter open canister, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English William IV polished pewter open canister with engine turned scoring on the top and bottom rims. Unmarked. The condition is polished with wear to the base consistent with age ...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Rare English George III pewter canister with domed lid, 1780-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A rare George III pewter tea/tobacco canister. The beaded lip is repeated in ring moldings on the domed lid which terminates in an acorn finial. The canted base of the canister repea...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Leonhard Anzenhofer 1915 Austrian Art Deco Enameled Snuff Pill Box .935 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Austria art deco enamelled box designed by Leonhard Anzenhofer. A very beautiful snuff-pills box, created in Vienna Austria at the silversmith ate...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

European Silver Antique Dutch River Windmills Rectangular Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 2.25 x 0.75 in.  
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Early 20th Century Dutch Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

French 1900 Round Bombe Snuff Box with Niello Checkerboard Design in .900 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in silver with Niello. Beautiful hinged snuff box, created in Paris France back in the 1900. This box was crafted with a round bom...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gilded Interior Antique Austrian Stripe Pattern Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3.25 x 2 1/8 x 0.5 in.   
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Early 20th Century Austrian Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

European Silver Gilt Interior Antique German Cherubs w/ Goat Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1 in.  
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Early 20th Century German Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Antique American Two-Color Gold Cigarette Case
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American two-colour-gold cigarette case made by Cartier in New York. The elegance of the case is reflected in the alternating b...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Sterling Silver Antique French Playing Flute Scene Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3.25 x 2.5 x 1 in.   
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Early 20th Century French Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

European Silver Antique Austrian 1853 Scroll-Decorated Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Material: 800 Silver Length: 2.75 in Height: 0.5 in Width: 1 5/8.
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1850s Austrian Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

3 3/8 in - Sterling Silver Antique English 1844 Floral Scroll Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 2.25 x 0.75 in Gilded Interior Birmingham
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1840s British Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Antique English Georgian TH London c. 1803 Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions (l x w x h): 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in.  
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Early 1800s British Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

2 7/8" European Silver Gilt Inside Antique German Hanau c 1875 Neptune Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1.5 in
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1870s German Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

European Silver Antique Dutch Religious Theme Chest-Shaped Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 1.75 x 1.5 in.   
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Early 20th Century Dutch Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

European Silver Gilt Inside Antique German Cherubs Playing Flute Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3.25 x 2.5 x 0.5 in.  
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Early 20th Century German Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Sterling Silver Gilded Interior Antique English Georgian c 1814 Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in London.
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1810s British Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

European Silver Gilt Inside Antique Continental Apple Picking Scene Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 5/8 in.  
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Early 20th Century European Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

European Silver Gebruder Dingeldein Antique German Hanau Neptune Snuff Box
By Gebrüder Dingeldein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
c. 1875 Gilt Interior Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1.5 in.
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1870s German Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

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

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Sterling Silver Queen Anne Tobacco Box 1711 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Queen Anne solid silver tobacco box with a classic oval form. The fitted lid has an intricate engraved armorial, and the interior is gilded. Made in London, En...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular music box in gilded brass and polychrome enamel. The music box is adorned on the sides with translucent blue enamel panels and medallions depicting representing an alpine...
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Early 1900s German Louis XV Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Vermeil

Louis XVI Candy Box in Gold, Circa 1782
Located in Paris, FR
Candy box in green varnish and gold frame. The inside of the box is fully lined with tortoiseshell. The removable cover presents a decoration of guilloché patterns in concentric circ...
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1780s French Antique Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Brass Art Deco Lidded Box with Enameled Decoration
Located in North Hollywood, CA
handcrafted brass Art Deco lidded box with enameled decoration. Vintage decorative metal Mid-Century Modern brass lidded box trinket. Perfect ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Metal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

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