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...

Antique German 14kt. yellow gold snuff - box by Carl Martin Weishaupt & Sons. Made in Germany, (fl. c. 1837 - after 1870) Maker: Carl Martin Weishaupt & Sons Hallmarked with Hanau marks, the town mark, circa 1850, with a 14-carat gold mark. The box is Cartouche-shaped with baluster sides, the slightly raised cover and base engraved with flowers, scrolls and foliage, the central reserves on lid and front wall applied with raised mirrored...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collecti...

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...

Material: 800 Silver Length: 2.75 in Height: 0.5 in Width: 1 5/8.