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Place of Origin: British
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box by William M Hayes
By William 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 Edwardian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Windsor Castle
By John Tongue
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine antique Victorian silver castle-top vinaigrette, has a waisted bag form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, the hinged cover with a view of the castle wi...
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1840s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Terracotta Tobacco Box by Royal Doulton, Early 20th Century
By Royal Doulton
Located in Roma, IT
Terracotta tobacco box is a really interesting decorative object by Royal Doulton realized in the early years of 20th century. Good conditions, except for some minor defect as som...
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Early 20th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Terracotta

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Crystal Palace
By John Tongue
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine antique Victorian silver Castle-top vinaigrette, has a waisted bag form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, the hinged cover with a view of the Crystal Palace great exhibition 1851 the fine silver gilt interior with a pierced and engraved foliate grille, with a chain and ring attachment. Maker: John Tongue, Birmingham, 1851 Weight: 18.5g " The Great Exhibition of 1851 was held in London inside an enormous structure of iron and glass known as the Crystal Palace. In five months, from May to October 1851, six million visitors thronged the gigantic trade show, marvelling over the latest technology as well as displays of artefacts from around the world. The stunning display of inventions, works of art, and objects collected in distant lands was something of a precursor of a World's Fair. In fact, some newspapers referred to it as such. And it had a definite purpose: the rulers of Britain intended to show the world that technology was bringing uplifting changes to society and Britain was leading the race into the future. The idea of the Great Exhibition originated with Henry Cole...
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1850s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine William IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover depicting a fine village scene with horses, dogs and people in the courtyard, the sides and base engine-turned, the cover opening to reveal a gilt interior. Maker: James Naismith...
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1830s William IV Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Antique English Sterling Hand Pierced and Engraved Vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Charleston, SC
Finest antique English sterling hand pierced and engraved vinaigrette, hallmarked throughout, Birmingham, 1834-1835 and with Maker's Marks for possibly the finest British small box silversmith, NATHANIEL...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver snuff box has a rectangular, rounded form. The body of the box is embellished with impressive chased floral motifs accented with scrolling stem and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a chased single leaf design to each corner, emanating from the rounded lower portion. The upper rim of the body and swept sides of the cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engine turned decoration. The underside of the box features a further panel of engine turned decoration. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover embellished with an engine turned bordered rectangular vacant cartouche to the upper plateau. The cover is further embellished with an exceptional cast and applied domed, incurved border to the upper portion, matching the ornamentation to that of the body and continuing to an impressive floral thumbpiece to the anterior edge. This antique sterling silver snuff box opens to reveal the original gilded interior. Condition This antique sterling silver snuff box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased and applied ornamentation is all very sharp and the engine turned decoration is all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silverware. Dimensions Length 9.8cm/3.9" Width 6.5cm/2.6" Height 4.3cm/1.7" Weight 8.2 troy ounces/253g Maker: Joseph Willmore...
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1830s Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case
By Thomas Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination sovereign or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection. This exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver combination vesta or sovereign case has a subtly domed rectangular, rounded form. The anterior and posterior surfaces of this silver case are plain and unembellished. This antique Victorian sterling silver sovereign case is fitted with a hinged hallmarked push fit cover allowing access to the hallmarked sprung sovereign holders...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique English Hand Pierced and Engraved Sterling Vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous and rare antique English hand pierced and engraved sterling vinaigrette Hallmarked throughout, Birmingham, 1838-1839. Please note except...
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Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Windsor Castle
By John Tonge
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine antique Victorian silver Castle-top vinaigrette, has a waisted bag form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, the hinged cover with a view of the castle wi...
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1840s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

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 High Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Coal Bucket
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Art Nouveau brass with copper coal bucket with ribbon on top.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare antique English George III Rococo pressed tortoiseshell, ormolu and Battersea enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well...
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1760s Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Taylor and Perry 1830s Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette
By Taylor & Perry
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver gilt vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief. The sides of the box are embellished with panels of engine turned decoration. The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a rectangular cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'EA'. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders. The hinged silver gilt vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille, in addition to the original sponge. This Birmingham silver vinaigrette retains the original gilding to the interior and exterior surfaces. A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish...
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1830s Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Leather and Porcelain Ceramic Tobacco Pot with Gold Finishes, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury leather and porcelain ceramic tobacco pot with gold finishes. This amazing piece was produced in United Kingdom during the 1950s. T...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Westminster Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with a rare scene depicting Westminster Abbey in relief, all on a matte background. The sides of the box and cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engraved leaf ornamentation. The underside of this English silver vinaigrette is ornamented with engine turned ornamentation accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating a central vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with cast and applied leaf decorated borders to the rims. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced floral and leaf decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior. This exceptional box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Westminster Abbey, otherwise known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic abbey church in London, England. This facility was built in 960AD and has been developed through history, making its grand stature an iconic location for British monarch coronations. Condition This antique sterling silver vinaigrette...
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1840s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, 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 Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Late 18th Century Enamelled and Gilt Metal Circular Table Snuff Box
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). The cover set with an enamel panel...
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1790s Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

Antique South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Table Snuff Box, 18th Century
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box. With a pink ground and white enamel latticework decoration thro...
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18th Century George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

9k Yellow Gold Horace Woodward & Co Antique Vesta Case
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptiona...
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1910s George V Vintage British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere. The lid is decorated with a bird on a branch in a lan...
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18th Century George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box
By Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere. The lid has bronze mount and a bird on a branch decoration....
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18th Century George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rock Crystal Box with Enameled Gold Mounts, Algernon Asprey Ltd, Sheffield
Located in Paris, FR
An oval, the lid applied with a pink enamel flower and green leaves on which rests a gold butterfly with pierced wings, twisted rope cagework mounts, the base rim engraved 'Designed & enameled by Philip Barnes, made by Ron Edwards for Algernon Asprey...
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1970s Modern Vintage British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Set of 24 Painted Papier Mache and Metal Snuff Boxes
Located in New York, NY
This diverse set of early 19th-century English painted snuff boxes, of various shapes and sizes, are finely decorated with a variety of subjects, inc...
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1830s George IV Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique 18th century South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box. The lid has a scene of two noble, young couples in...
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18th Century George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Round 18th Century English Battersea Bilston Pink Enamel Table Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box. A very rare round form! With a pink ground, floral spray decoration, and gilt bronze mou...
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18th Century George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Georgian Carved Wood Shoe Souvenir Snuff Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
In the 19th century, boots and shoes were symbols of good luck. So, it was only natural that trinkets and personal objects should take the form of footwear. This snuffbox, dating to the Georgian era is an excellent example of that phenomenon. The box is made in the shape of a fashionable lady’s shoe...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Tobacco Cast Iron English Old Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare English tobacco cast iron box, Victorian time: for connoisseurs ! If You don't smoke, it serves as a paperweight and it's beautiful to admire on You...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Cast Stone

Nine Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Black Banded Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Nine Victorian ormolu-mounted black banded agate snuff boxes. Some in oval and others in square shapes.
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate

Victorian Scottish Silver-Gilt Hardstone Vinaigrette, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Victorian Scottish silver-gilt hardstone vinaigrette, mid-19th century. Tapering barrel shaped form with dome hinged quartz.  
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Horn

11 Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Banded Orange Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Boxes of varying shapes and sizes. Some round, oval, square and rectangular.  
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Fine George IV Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith
Located in London, GB
The snuff box is of slender broad rectangular form. The cover and base are decorated with engine turned designs and the sides with reeding. This example displays a floral and foliate...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Burlwood Box of Rectangular Form, 19th Century, Probably English
Located in Spencertown, NY
The serpentine front with upraised lip for opening. The interior covered in felt.
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Snuff Trinket Box Ebonized Wood Porcelain Miniature Portrait Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Ebonized wood hinged snuff box embellished with miniature portrait of young lady hand-painted on porcelain plaque, surrounded by brass border.   
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1830s Early Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head. The detail is of exceptional quality, featuring glass eyes and a leather collar around t...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

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 George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

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 Georgian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling 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 William IV Antique British 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 George III Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

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 Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling 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 Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling 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 Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Suitcase Vesta Case
By S. Blanckensee & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a suitcase; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection This e...
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1880s Victorian Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Queen Anne Tobacco Box 1711 18th Century
By Edward Cornock 1
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 Queen Anne Antique British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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