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Style: George III
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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1790s Scottish Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By John Shaw
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver Nelson vinaigrette made by John Shaw; an addition to our silver boxes collection
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rounded rectangular form.
The surface of the box is plain and unembellished.
The anterior edge of the hinged silver vinaigrette cover incorporates a plain thumbpiece and allows access to the hinged pierced decorated gilt grille.
The pierced decorated hinged grille incorporates a nautical themed design of the ship 'Victory' illustration, in addition to the wording 'Immortal Nelson'*.
The interior of this Georgian silver vinaigrette...
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Early 1800s British Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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Late 18th Century Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
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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1790s Scottish Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
18ct Gold Antique English Snuff Box - Hallmarked in London in 1803 - 54.9g
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by George Longstaff, this very handsome, George III period, Antique 18ct Gold Snuff Box, features engine turned decor...
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Early 1800s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Antique South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Table Snuff Box, 18th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box.
With a pink ground and white enamel latticework decoration thro...
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18th Century English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel
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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1790s Scottish Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...
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Early 1800s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Antique Georgian Papier Mache Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
Featuring multiple Landscape Scenes
From our Collectables collection, we are delighted to introduce this Antique Papier Mache Snuff Box...
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Late 18th Century British Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Steel
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
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...
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1810s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Pewter Decorative Foliage and Figural Gadrooned Tobacco Jar, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Pewter decorative foliage and figural tobacco jar with a molded edge lid and gadrooning rope borders, Late 18th Century.
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1780s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Georgian Sterling Silver Combination Snuff and Pill Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver combination snuff and pill box; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
This exceptional an...
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1810s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere.
The lid is decorated with a bird on a branch in a lan...
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18th Century English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Curved ribbed silver-gilt pocket snuff box - 19th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Curved ribbed silver-gilt pocket snuff box - 19th century
George III - John Turner Sterling - Early 19th century
Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm (3.5 x 2 in) H: 2 cm (0.8 in)
Material: Silver
R...
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19th Century Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Vermeil
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette made by Samuel Pemberton; an addition to our silver boxes collection
This antique Georgian vinaigrette...
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Early 1800s British Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch / Snuff Box - Double Hinged
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch / Snuff Box - Hinged on both base and lid, the base is decorated with gentlemen walking outside a church, while the lid has an embossed female port...
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18th Century English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$1,433 Sale Price
30% Off
England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box.
A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Bat...
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1780s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$2,388 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in London in 1802 by Phipps & Robinson
Located in London, GB
This very fine George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater was made in London in 1802 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson. This example is of a large size for a pocket example and may well have b...
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Early 1800s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Round 18th Century English Battersea Bilston Pink Enamel Table Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box. A very rare round form!
With a pink ground, floral spray decoration, and gilt bronze mou...
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18th Century English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Georgian era sterling silver snuff box.
It has an ergonomic design which easily slips into the pocket it is a bowed shape and has a squeeze / push action closu...
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19th Century British Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$217 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Concentric Snuff Box Made in London in London by Joseph Ash I, 1807
By Joseph Ash I
Located in London, GB
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...
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19th Century English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique 18th century South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box.
The lid has a scene of two noble, young couples in...
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18th Century English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique French or German Porcelain Snuff Box with Hand-Painted Military Scenes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French or German porcelain snuff box.
Dating to the 18th (or possibly early 19th) century.
Decorated throughout with...
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18th Century German Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A Fine George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box, Most Probably for a Lady. Made Almost Certainly in London circa 1790.
The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for...
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18th Century English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
George III Sterling Silver Gilt Tobacco Box
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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1780s English Antique George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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By Joseph Ash I
Located in Newark, England
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Located in New York, NY
George III period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull with hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790's. Measures 4 inches diagonally x 1 1/8 inches diameter at...
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By Alexander James Strachan
Located in Newark, England
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Located in London, GB
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George Iii snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique George III snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage snuff boxes and tobacco boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used George III snuff boxes and tobacco boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original snuff boxes and tobacco boxes, popular names associated with this style include Bilston Battersea, Battersea, John Shaw, and Hester Bateman. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for snuff boxes and tobacco boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $400 and tops out at $6,307 while the average work can sell for $2,527.
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