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Period: Late 18th Century
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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Scottish George III Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox
Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox

Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round Danish late 18th Century snuffbox or pillbox featuring elaborate engravings. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets on a vanity. This piece m...

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Danish Empire Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

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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Scottish George III Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox
18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French walnut wooden snuffbox French walnut wooden snuffbox Beautiful detailed cut scenery, celebrating people The text will be probably "rejouissance mamand" (festiv...

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French Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Walnut

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion
18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

Located in Zemst, BE

18/19 th century snuff box Probably France Folk art Handcarved in solid wood box On the top a crucifixion scene in openwork technique On the sides extremely fine handcarved architu...

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French Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Hardwood

Gold box of Louis XVI period
Gold box of Louis XVI period

Gold box of Louis XVI period

$30,912Sale Price|25% Off

Gold box of Louis XVI period

Located in Paris, FR

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is d...

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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Round Lacquer Wood Erotic Tobacco Snuffbox
18th Century Round Lacquer Wood Erotic Tobacco Snuffbox

18th Century Round Lacquer Wood Erotic Tobacco Snuffbox

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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...

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French Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770
A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The base & hinged lid are fashioned from panels of porphyry, specifically that of ‘Rhomb’ Porphyry, which is a relatively rare volcanic rock with very distinctive phenocrysts (cr...

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George III Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

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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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.

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French Empire Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box
18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box

18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An 18th century Georgian English Bilston Battersea enameled snuff or patch box, the motto reads, “In Memory of a Friend.” An example of Memento Mori, which translates from the Latin,...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper

Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century
Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century

Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Exceptional Louis XV vari-color gold and black enamel snuff box - featuring a bouquet of flowers with two attending butterflies to the top (all in yellow, white, rose and green gold)...

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French Louis XV Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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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Scottish George III Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"
18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre" French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox Titled "Le Patre" Walnut wooden box with a scene of a landscape Beautiful detailed cut scenery o...

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French Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century

Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

Two wonderful antique, figural snuff boxes in the form of heeled boots. Dutch, most probably from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The f...

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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Antler

French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait
French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

Located in Miami, FL

Presentation Snuff box from the 18th century French School. A very important and rare Neoclassical oval box, made in Paris, France circa 1790. It was crafted with translucent natu...

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French Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box
Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box

Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box

Located in Miami, US

This stunning snuff box showcases exquisite craftsmanship, characterized by its elegant shell outline and intricately shaped panels. The panels are beautifully mounted in a cage, sup...

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German Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Egg Shaped Enamel Box
Egg Shaped Enamel Box

Egg Shaped Enamel Box

Located in Essex, MA

Depicting land battles and a seascape. Gilt metal fittings.

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European Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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Located in Milano, IT

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Located in Porto, PT

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Georgian Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Georgian Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid

Georgian Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Ceorge III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull with hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790-1810. There is a shield-shaped sterling silver cartouche ...

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Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830
Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830

Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830

Located in Farsta, SE

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Located in Sweden, SE

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