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Georgian (George III) Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With hinged Lid
Georgian (George III) Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With hinged Lid

Georgian (George III) Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull, having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 1 1/2 inches diameter at widest ...

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1790s George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder
Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder

Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming Silver Victorian Basket Weave Pill Box or Stamp Holder by Edward J. Hauck. Beautifully crafted in sterling silver, this petite box features an intricately detailed basket ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered for sale is a risque Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, often referred to as a "naughty" because of it's bawdy subject matter; that being; of ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined mid-19th century personal writing accessory, the rectangular case sheathed in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey an...

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Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shell, Velvet

George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid

George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 2 3/4 inches diameter at widest ...

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1790s George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902
Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Bath, GB

A spectacular example of a solid silver snuff box inset with two agate stone panels to top and bottom, both in beautiful undamaged condition with a bright polished patina. The box h...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

By Dunhill

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare Art Deco Dunhill Silver-Plated & Lacquered Cigarette Case with Coquille d’Œuf Inlay – Circa 1930 This stunning Art Deco Dunhill cigarette case is a masterpiece of elegant desig...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century Sterling Silver Snuffbox Birmingham 1848 by Rolason Bros
19th Century Sterling Silver Snuffbox Birmingham 1848 by Rolason Bros

19th Century Sterling Silver Snuffbox Birmingham 1848 by Rolason Bros

By Rolason Brothers

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely little sterling silver snuffbox, fully hallmarked with gold plated interior. Lovely chasing on lid and sides, classic high Victorian repousse w...

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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39
Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39

Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39

Located in valatie, NY

Rare and Unusual Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39. The initials on the silver mounts on the horn base match the initials on the attache...

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Early 19th Century Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turtle Pill or Snuff Box with Ruby Eyes
Sterling Silver Turtle Pill or Snuff Box with Ruby Eyes

Sterling Silver Turtle Pill or Snuff Box with Ruby Eyes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sterling silver Turtle Pill box. The box is hand crafted and in the shape of a Turtle with small stunning Ruby eyes. Small enough to fit into a pants pocket un-noticed or stash...

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20th Century Art Deco British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
George III Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid

George III Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

George III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull, Scotland, Ca. 1790-1810. There is a sterling silver disc on the top of the hinged lid that is...

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1790s George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Georgian Burr Birch Pocket Snuff Box, England, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Georgian Burr Birch Pocket Snuff Box, England, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Georgian Burr Birch Pocket Snuff Box, England, circa 1820

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome early 19th century Georgian pocket snuff box, the richly figured burr birch case inlaid with ebony stringing and an ebony shield-shaped cartouche, the functioning lid opening on wooden...

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Birch

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Located in valatie, NY

Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W. Legget Stock Bridge 1817," surrounded a laurel wreath,...

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Early 19th Century Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tobacco Jar
19th Century English Tobacco Jar

19th Century English Tobacco Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

A piece that bridges the line between function and quiet artistry, this 19th-century English tobacco jar carries the charm of something handmade, meant to be lived with. Its barrel f...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Oak Pipe Rack with a Japanese Style Brass Fretwork Backplate
Aesthetic Movement Oak Pipe Rack with a Japanese Style Brass Fretwork Backplate

Aesthetic Movement Oak Pipe Rack with a Japanese Style Brass Fretwork Backplate

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

Aesthetic Movement. An oak pipe rack with a Japanese-style brass fretwork backplate, and a tobacco draw with brass handle.

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1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine Vintage Enamel Bilston & Battersea Box Victorian Hot Air Balloon Scene
Fine Vintage Enamel Bilston & Battersea Box Victorian Hot Air Balloon Scene

Fine Vintage Enamel Bilston & Battersea Box Victorian Hot Air Balloon Scene

By Limoges

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage Hand Painted Enamel Trinket box by Crummles & Co. The piece features a Victorian ballooning scene.

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1980s Victorian Vintage British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Owned By The Mayor of London
Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Owned By The Mayor of London

Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Owned By The Mayor of London

By Charles & George Asprey

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 sil...

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20th Century Victorian British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Treenware Mahogany Lidded Box
19th Century Treenware Mahogany Lidded Box

19th Century Treenware Mahogany Lidded Box

Located in High Point, NC

19th century turned treen lidded box made from mahogany. This piece was expertly hand turned in England and has a lovely finial over a domed top, which rests on a shapely hand turne...

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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box

English Tortoiseshell Box

Located in New York, NY

English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned tortoiseshell, England, circa 1900. Dimensions: 3.5...

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Early 1900s Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

By James Barclay Hennell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

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1880s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca 1810. Measures 3 1/2 inches long x 2 1/4 inches deep x 2 1/4 inches high. Dark areas...

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1810s George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 Rococo Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...

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Early 1800s George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel sentry vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional an...

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1880s Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Plated and Enameled Bat Matchsafe
Silver Plated and Enameled Bat Matchsafe

Silver Plated and Enameled Bat Matchsafe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Silver plated and enameled bat matchsafe, realistically cast and chased, with enameled wings, unmaked.

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20th Century High Victorian British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Elegant Handcrafted Victorian Burl Wood Jewelry Box, Circa 1920
Elegant Handcrafted Victorian Burl Wood Jewelry Box, Circa 1920

Elegant Handcrafted Victorian Burl Wood Jewelry Box, Circa 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box burl wood box, Victorian, Napoleon style burl wood jewelry box. Polished burl Thuya wood hand made with high quality craft...

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Early 20th Century Victorian British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

C. 1870 Antique English Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Regency Tea Caddy Box
C. 1870 Antique English Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Regency Tea Caddy Box

C. 1870 Antique English Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Regency Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

English, circa 1870. A Regency Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Tea Caddy Box of Hexagonal form. Featuring a decorated Neo Classical taste top centering the goddess Ceres recumbent upon her...

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19th Century Regency Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Walnut

English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy
English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy

English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy

By Frederic Hewitt

Located in Greenwich, CT

An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining ...

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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls
Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls

Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare and highly unusual collection of eight Scottish horn snuff mulls, assembled over many years by a dedicated enthusiast. Examples of this quality and variety are seldom encounte...

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

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Silver

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, white with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene of a lady in hat, white interio...

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18th Century Rococo Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Treenware Walnut Tobacco Jar
19th Century Treenware Walnut Tobacco Jar

19th Century Treenware Walnut Tobacco Jar

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand turned treen tobacco box made from walnut. The lid is expertly turned and is topped with a finial over a fabulous hand turned base. The walnut is a handsome color...

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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Walnut

19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile
19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile

19th C. Anglo-Indian Hand Carved 4-Section Tea Caddy Inset W/ Tin Manganese Tile

Located in Atlanta, GA

Anglo Indian, early 19th century. A highly unusual Antique hand carved 4-section tea caddy. The box which features a carved ribbon edge hinged lid, which opens to reveal four individually wood lined tea boxes with brass finial handles. The body is not only beautifully carved with blooming floral designs but it is also inset with 8 classical tin Manganese Delft...

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...

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

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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 Arts and Crafts Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

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 George II Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Other

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case by Adie Brothers Ltd (1922)
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case by Adie Brothers Ltd (1922)

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case by Adie Brothers Ltd (1922)

By Adie Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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1920s George V Vintage British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel

By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique...

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1890s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

George IV 18ct Gold Presentation Box by Mackay, Edinburgh 1825
George IV 18ct Gold Presentation Box by Mackay, Edinburgh 1825

George IV 18ct Gold Presentation Box by Mackay, Edinburgh 1825

Located in Braintree, GB

An important George IV 18ct gold presentation box by Mackay, hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1825. The rectangular box is richly chased in high relief with scrolling foliate ornament, ar...

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1820s Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925
Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925

Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925

Located in Incline Village, NV

Art Deco "naughty" sterling silver novelty item; a cigarette case depicting a reclining nude woman on a bed in suggestive pose; hand painted enamel on oval raised plaque; with bright...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

18th Century, English Georgian Lead Tobacco Keeper - Horse Finial
18th Century, English Georgian Lead Tobacco Keeper - Horse Finial

18th Century, English Georgian Lead Tobacco Keeper - Horse Finial

Located in Atlanta, GA

English, mid 18th century. A great neoclassical example of an English community tobacco keeper. These traditional boxes are made of lead and design...

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Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Lead

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Edward Farrell
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Edward Farrell

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Edward Farrell

By Edward Farrell

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 magnificent antique George IV sterling silver gilt table snuff box has an oval rounded form. The body of this impressive antique snuff box...

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1820s Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Late 18th Century English Cast Brass Tobacco Box
Mid-Late 18th Century English Cast Brass Tobacco Box

Mid-Late 18th Century English Cast Brass Tobacco Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-late 18th century cast brass tobacco box, English. Eight sides with conforming cover with bell metal finial. 5 1/8" x 3 5/16" x 4.5" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business t...

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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler 1920
Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler 1920

Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler 1920

By William Hair Haseler

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box
18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box

18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box, painted with figures and animals by classical ruins on a riverscape. 8.25" wide x 5.5" depth x 3.25" high

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18th Century Rococo Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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 Late Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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 Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

George III Sterling Silver Gilt Tobacco Box by Hester Bateman, 1788
George III Sterling Silver Gilt Tobacco Box by Hester Bateman, 1788

George III Sterling Silver Gilt Tobacco Box by Hester Bateman, 1788

By Hester Bateman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection This exceptional English antique George III sterling silver gilt tobacco box has an oval form. The surface of this antique box is plain and retains the original gilding. This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive shield shaped cartouche displaying the crest of a bull below the engraved name 'F Daw'. The surface of the cover is further ornamented with impressive bright cut engraved floral festoon and ribbon bow designs. The rim of the cover is encompassed with a thread decorated border. This impressive example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman; such examples crafted by this lady silversmith...

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1780s George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver