European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Hand painted oval ceramic ashtray with small covered part in the middle. The top of it is decorated with flowers and leaves in bright colours. There are numerous stamps and numbers o...

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

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...

Description: Gold snuffbox with embossed mythical figures with cornucopias surrounding a cameo-shaped bust of a monarch, and a laureate reverse surrounding a monogram cartouche. Meta...

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

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

Set of 4 Kubus snuffer by Lassen Dimensions: D 21 x W 2.50 x H 3.50 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.33 Kg With reference to the iconic Kubus candleholders, the Kubus Snuffer in...

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...

Antique 18th Century Exceptional French 18k gold & enamel snuff box, a circular snuffbox crafted in solid gold, adorned with blue, green, and white enamels, further enhanced by gold ...

Description: Silver snuff box with floral motifs engraved on the lid and fluted casing with hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça a fazer. Weight: 122.76 grams...

Fine silver, niello and vermeil silver antique snuff box depicting a handsome Scottish bagpipe player performing in a bucolic countryside setting. ...

Description: Silver snuff box with relief country motifs on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Brand: ABD. Weight: 79.52 grams. Dimensions: 8.1x1.9cm. Content: 833/1000. A...

Small round 18th century tobacco snuffbox or pillbox with two painted separate scenes. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets. This piece makes a wonderf...

Antique early 19th Century German 18ct gold and enamel snuff box, of rectangular form with rounded corners, featuring a hinged cover framed by chased foliate borders on a deep blue g...

Description: Silver snuff box with guilloche lid, floral motifs and friezes on the surround. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 62.3 grams. Dimensions: ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig. This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface. The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded. Condition This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location. Dimensions Length 7.6cm/3" Width 2.8cm/1.1" Height 4.6cm/1.8" Weight 1.7 troy ounces/53.7g Maker: Unknown Date: 1901 Origin: Chester, 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...

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

Description: Smooth silver snuff box in elliptical shape with hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 80.47 grams. Dimensions: 9x7cm. Content: 925/1000...

Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the interior (.925 silver) - Italy (Florence - likely) - m...

English Georgian gilt sterling silver snuffbox, 1812. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed; on top, chased pastoral scene: A shepherd sits under a tree with a lam...

A 19th century snuff box with intarsia A horn snuff box with a diamond-shaped embedded smaller diamond-shaped surfaces on the box in relief. The box has been a utensil and is in goo...

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...

Description: Plain silver snuffbox in British style, elliptical in shape and with a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 68.45 grams. Dimensions: 8.3cm...

French Rustic Olive Wood Salt Box – Wall-Mounted – 1970s Artisan Craft Description: This is a beautiful rustic salt box, handcrafted in solid olive wood, made in France in the 1970s...

Trimmed in elegant yellow gold is this polished English agate snuff box. Distinguished by the dynamic patterning of the agate, the exquisite vessel i...

Description: Circular silver snuff box with pressure system on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birminham. Weight: 60.66 grams. Dimensions: 6.5x6.5cm. Content: ...

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...

Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass. Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). R...

Description: Rectangular silver snuffbox with grooves, hinged lid and interior with support for cigarette papers. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1...

An Extremely Rare George III Concentric Snuff Box Made in London in London in 1807 by Joseph Ash I. As with vinaigrettes, concentric Snuff Boxes are rare. This example is circular i...

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with cathedral panorama engraving, relief back with double herringbone stripe. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 56.71 ...

A Swiss Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Tobacco Box Modelled as an owl probably by one of the Ruef brothers who specialised in carving owls. For a similar example see Jay Arenski an...

Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with Art Deco-style engraving, early 1900s, with translucent fired enamels in various shades. Diameter 4 cm, height 1.3 cm. Wei...

This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The whimsical box takes the form of a barrel and features hinged lids on both ends. Di...

Swedish Empire Stone Box, ca 1870 Beautiful shape and size. Made of Swedish Kolmårds marble. Height: 8.5 cm/3.3 inch Diameter: 10.5cm /4.1 inch

A French decorative box from the 1960s, crafted from leather, exemplifies the understated elegance and artisanal quality of mid-20th-century decorative objects. Circular in shape, it is distinguished by its lid adorned with an embossed design, featuring an organic and stylized motif that adds texture and depth to the piece. The leather displays a beautiful antique patina, with warm shades of brown and tan, marked by time and use, which enhances its authentic character. The simple and balanced finish underscores the decorative purpose of this piece, which is both discreet and refined. Versatile, this box can serve as a jewelry box, a catch-all, or decorative storage, blending harmoniously into a vintage, mid-century, or classic interior. Key Features: Decorative leather box French production, 1960s Circular shape Embossed decoration on the lid Beautiful patina from use Warm shades of brown Decorative and functional object Indoor use Keywords: vintage French leather box, 1960s decorative box, vintage leather storage, mid-century French decor, antique circular box, vintage trinket dish...

1980s English metal black trinket box with Egyptian art decoration.

Agate box or snuff-box in of circular form with gently bombé sides, the gold mounted lid is chased with scrollwork. Probably Georges II period. Unmarked gold...

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...

Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original ...

Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Enamel Pill Box with Floral Miniature by Romano Buccioni, Salimbeni, Florence, 1980 Exquisite shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plate...

This 18th-century English snuff box is composed of a beautiful dark hardstone body encased in gold casework mounts. The box opens with a hinged lid, allowing snuff stored inside to b...

Rosewood cigars Box around 1950s shellac varnish by Hand

Victorian Cannon-Form Cigar Companion Box Late 19th Century Whimsical Victorian smoking accessory modeled as a field cannon mounted atop a richly finished hardwood case. The cannon i...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English 9-karat rose gold and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of smoking related silverware. This exceptional antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is ornamented with an impressive enamel panel depicting four jockeys riding horses in a race, with stands full of spectators in the background. The enamel panel is further embellished with the caption 'Cambridgeshire 1902'. The posterior cover is embellished with contemporary engraved inscriptions in the form of a business card, denoting: the telegraphic address 'Shamefaced, London', the telephone details 'No 112 Avenue, 9890 Central', the name 'E Israel', the job position 'Turf Commission Agent', in addition to the address '16 Philpot Lane E.C.'. The rounded sides of the cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This hallmarked antique cigarette case...

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...

A Very Rare "Ducks in Flight" Table Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1851 by Daniel Pettifer. The Snuff Box has a shaped base and rim and incuse corners. The sides are engraved with...

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...

A Roman lamp form maplewood & tortoise shell snuff box of great rarity & exquisite craftsmanship, c. 1800. From Scotland. Integral hinge. Inlaid gold shield on the lid. Provenance: H...

An unusual mid 19th century Victorian horses hoof & pewter snuff box, circa 1860. The snuff box having a hinged lid with engraved floral decoration an...

Dutch silver pill box, 1863 A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved floral decor on the lid. The silver box has a hinged lid. The box is Dutch silver hallmarked...

18th century Dutch brass tobacco box with hinged lid engraved with five circular medallions containing the busts of male noblemen figures with inscriptions and dates, the most recent...

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...

Swedish Tobacco Jar, ca 1850 Inscribed letters "W, C, G" in Gothic style. Beautiful patina and size. Old repair. Height: 14 cm/5.5 inch Diameter: 16 cm/6.2 inch

A well-made late 19th or early 20th century decorative box or snuff box in the shape of a woodworking tool, a plane. The lid part slides away reweiling a hidden compartment. It was h...

Made in Italy, 1960s. The Manufacturer: Nani Peltro The brand belongs to the company Nani Peltro, a historic business from Bergamo (specifically Alzano Lomba...

English silver horse racing snuff box, Birmingham 1829 A silver snuff box with a scene from horse racing on top of the hinged lidded box. On the sides a guilocche pattern and inside...

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 ...

A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870 . Engraved OJ on the back of the collar 25cm by 17cm by 24cm

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in wood and Bakelite brown and White color France 20th