1850s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Hallmarked in London in 1853 by Thomas Edwards, this very handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features engine turned decoration, a cast border with acorn detailin...

The Great Exhibition of 1851. This very rare Vinaigrette was made for this famous exhibition by Daniel Pettifer in Birmingham in 1850. This piece is broad rectangular in form with serpentine shaped sides engraved with a border of scroll work. The cover is engraved with a detailed view of the Crystal Palace which housed the Great Exhibition of 1851. The base is engraved with different horizontal bands of engine turned designs around a central cartouche engraved with the name Charlotte. The interior displays fine gilding and a pierced and engraved grille decorated with pluming scrolls. The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations or the Great Exhibition, (sometimes referred to as the Crystal Palace Exhibition in reference to the temporary structure in which it was held), was an international exhibition which took place in Hyde Park from 1st May to the 15th October 1851. It was the first in a series of World's Fairs, exhibitions of culture and industry, that became popular in the 19th century. The Great Exhibition was organised by Henry Cole...

Antique Victorian silver card case Made in England, Birmingham, 1852 Maker: R (unidentified) Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 1 cm Weight: 73 grams Condition: Item is pre - ow...

Two similar carved and inlaid motto shoe form snuff boxes with portrait medallions, European, mid-19th century, each with 2-tone natural wood and stained co...

Rare and large apothecary pharmacy cabinet box in Boulle style marquetry in Napoleon III Signed Weber. Exceptionally big dimension cabinet...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver, agate and citrine vesta box; an addition to our 19th century silver boxes collection. This antique Scottish sterling silver vesta box has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The sides of this antique silver box is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved interlacing bands accented with scrolling leaf designs, accented with an applied serrated striker to the posterior side. The underside of the box is ornamented with interlacing quatrefoil and lozenge shaped motifs, accented with a scrolling leaf decorated background and incorporating a vacant shield shaped cartouche to the centre. The hallmarked hinged cover features fine and impressive inset agate, hardstone panels segmented with bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decorated borders. The centre of the cover incorporates a cabochon citrine, secured with a subtle, plain collet setting. This antique silver vesta box...

Description Antique mid-19th century German magnificent 14K solid gold snuff box, cushion shaped, engraved with flowers and scrolls and decorated with blue enamel, lid applied ribbo...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver and niello enamel box; an addition to our Russian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Russian silver box...