Snuff box in beaded silver with engraved hinged lid

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surroundings, relief country motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 56.93 grams. Dime...

Description: Silver snuff box with engraving and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 53.32 grams. Dimensions: 8.3cm x 4.5cm. Content: 833/1000. Assay M...

Description: Fluted silver snuff box with landscape engraved on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 76.88 grams. Dimensions: 8.5cmx3.5...

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Sheffield. Weight: 31.11 grams. Dimensions: 4.7x1.4cm. Content: 925/1...

Particularly popular from the mid 1600s to the mid 1800s, fashionable snuff boxes were considered a status elevating personal accessory. Snuff taking, enjoyed by many to acquire a nicotine lift in lieu of smoking, commonly consisted of dried ground tobacco flavored with oils, extracts or fermentations and was often carried in highly decorated snuff containers. Crafted in sterling silver and hand engraved with flora and botanical designs, this exceptional snuff box displays hallmarks including; George III duty mark, SP Samuel Pemberton as its maker's mark, the Lion and a date indicator of 1812 Birmingham. Measuring 101mm long x 64mm wide and 23mm deep, this unique antique snuff box...

Snuff Box in Silver-Plated Metal or Silver M3161 We note signs of wear to the metal, numerous fine scratches, small dents, and traces of oxidation inside and along the edge of the l...

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Lid and bottom are covered in the same floral design reminiscent of a bouquet or floral ornament. Th...

Russian Silver pill or snuff box with fine niello decorations on all sides with vacant square cartouche on the top of the lid, with handy nail - catcher attached. Rectangular form w...