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Style: Victorian
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's. Measures 3 inches long x 2 inches deep x almost 2 inches high. Sterling silver mount is engraved Mrs. Margaret Burke...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Treenware Walnut Tobacco Jar
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand turned treen tobacco box made from walnut. The lid is expertly turned and is topped with a finial over a fabulous hand turned base. The walnut is a handsome color...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Walnut
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket box stamped 935 and PHV and other stamps (please see images), weight 160g. Amazing colour. Enamelled on all sides including th...
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20th Century European Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
11 Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Banded Orange Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Boxes of varying shapes and sizes. Some round, oval, square and rectangular.
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
19th Century Treenware Mahogany Lidded Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century turned treen lidded box made from mahogany. This piece was expertly hand turned in England and has a lovely finial over a domed top, which rests on a shapely hand turne...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Silver Combination Match Vesta & Snuff Box Francis Clark Birmingham 1846
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique sterling silver combination snuff & vesta case, by the silversmith Francis Clark (1799-1853), Birmingham, dated 1846.
An unusual combination snuff & silver vesta case,...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting.
The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886'
The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
This antique enamel cigarette case...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A curated collection of seven small antique boxes in variation of different metals.
The collection includes:
- One pewter box illustrating a doubl...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back...
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1880s German Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860
Located in Portland, OR
An unusual mid 19th century Victorian horses hoof & pewter snuff box, circa 1860.
The snuff box having a hinged lid with engraved floral decoration an...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Early 20th Century hand carved Kashmiri royal cavalry cigar box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century hand carved Kashmiri royal cavalry cigar box
A rare survivor from the 1st world war in the form of a hand carved Kashmiri cigar box. Covered in ornate relief flora...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned.
Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century.
The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...
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1880s French Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Silver Cased Military Interest Presentation Snuff Box 1847
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare antique silver snuffbox reading 'PRESENTED TO St. Mr. P CAMPION, 1st Bn 19th Foot, by His, BROTHER SERJEANTS, As A Mark of Their, Sincere Regard.' in its original shaped fitted case and made by Cronin & Wheeler, Birmingham in 1847. The snuff box, probably unused, is simply stunning the cartouche shaped body engraved with rococo 'C' scrolls, engine turning and floral sprays with a hinged cover and richly gilded interior. The box has clear and crisp silver assay and makers marks to the cover and base and has date marks for 1847.
Provenance: The property of a gentleman.
Sergeant Major Patrick Campion was enlisted with the 19th Foot in 1838 and served in Malta, the Ionian Islands, the West Indies, Canada, the Crimea and India amongst other postings. He received a DCM at the Battle of Alma ‘for his gallant rescue, in company with a couple of his comrades, of a wounded officer of his own company, who was lying in front of the Russian line’s.’ and despite being injured in this act, he recovered and would see action at Inkerman, Redan and the siege of Sevastopol.
Wear to the leather covered fitted case...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver Plated and Enameled Bat Matchsafe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver plated and enameled bat matchsafe, realistically cast and chased, with enameled wings, unmaked.
Category
20th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
CARL HIESS, Antique Silver & Gold Snuff Box with Blue Spinel, Austria, C.1880
Located in Chatham, ON
CARL HEISS - Antique - finest quality - silver and rose gold hinged snuff box with delicate diamond tooled surface - reverse painted French Bulldog on Rock Crystal Intaglio...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case
By Thomas Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination sovereign or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver combination vesta or sovereign case has a subtly domed rectangular, rounded form.
The anterior and posterior surfaces of this silver case are plain and unembellished.
This antique Victorian sterling silver sovereign case is fitted with a hinged hallmarked push fit cover allowing access to the hallmarked sprung sovereign holders...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
By John Tongue
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette modelled in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has been realistically modelled in the form of a book.
The body of this antique silver vinaigrette...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Snuffbox Birmingham 1848 by Rolason Bros
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely little sterling silver snuffbox, fully hallmarked with gold plated interior.
Lovely chasing on lid and sides, classic high Victorian repousse w...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
19th C Victorian Solid Silver & Antelope Horn Gimble Cigar Lighter, c.1895
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian solid silver & horn mounted table "gimble" cigar lighter. The large Blackbuck antelope horn is mounted with a silver orb-shaped burner on gimble w...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectab...
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Small Antique Snuff Pot Chinese Carved Marble, Lidded Jar Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very small antique snuff pot. A Chinese, carved marble lidded jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Endearingly petite, with...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Marble
Victorian sterling silver snuff box made in Birmingham in 1843
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1843 by Francis Clark, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features an ornate border, engine turned decoration and a gilt inter...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The underside of this box is embellished with a bright cut engraved stemmed rose, floral and foliate design; this indicates the high quality of the piece, as typically the underside would remain unembellished.
The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century Gentleman Pig Tobacco Jar
Located in High Point, NC
RARE 19th century signed Johann Maresh tobacco jar in the form of a gentleman pig. This is one of those wonderful tobacco boxes you look for to be the star of your collection. He is ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection
This fine antique Victorian English s...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Multicolor Horn Oval Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Oval Snuff Box, c. 1860, of multicolored horn. Fine condition. 3" l., 2 1/8" d., 3/4" h. This item includes restricted materials and cannot be sold outside of the contiguous United S...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Horn
19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This elm pot was probably used to store Tabaco. It is finely turned and has an attractive patina.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Elm
Sterling Silver Snuff or Trinket Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century sterling silver monogrammed snuff or trinket box.
Category
19th Century Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique Victorian Austrian 0.800 Silver & Enamel Snuff Pill Box Mastiff Dane Dog
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful naturalistic handpainted enameld snuff or pill box depicting a Great Dane dog, probably made around 1900 in Austria. The box is made of 0.800 silver with gilt inside.
Me...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar.
This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features.
The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker.
The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail.
Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver Vesta case...
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1860s Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise.
The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head.
The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker.
The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior.
The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear.
Dimensions
length 8.4cm/3.3"
width 5.5cm/2.2"
height 3.2cm/1.3"
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover)
Maker: Thomas Johnson II
Date: 1882
Origin: London, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Frederick Marson Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
By Frederick Marson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our diverse silverware collection.
This fine antique sterling silver table snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of this Victorian snuff box...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Decorative Table Snuff Box 1861 Horse Racing
By George Unite
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Victorian solid Silver Table Snuff Box with an ornate chased border and an engraved horse racing scene on the lid. The rectangular Box has a decorative shaped b...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.
This exceptional antique...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Snuff Trinket Box Ebonized Wood Porcelain Miniature Portrait Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Ebonized wood hinged snuff box embellished with miniature portrait of young lady hand-painted on porcelain plaque, surrounded by brass border.
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1830s English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Hallmarked Birmingham 1839
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good 19th century Victorian sterling silver snuff box of oblong form, showing a hinged lid engraved with machined undulating wavy motifs, centred by a monogrammed shield-shaped cartouche, opening to a richly gilded interior with both the lid & base bearing Birmingham hallmarks...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Not only for tobacco: Cast Iron English Old Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare English tobacco cast iron box, Victorian time: for connoisseurs !
If You don't smoke, it serves as a paperweight and it's beautiful to admire on You...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Cast Stone
A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851
By Foxall & Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition of 1851, held at the Crystal Palace in Londo...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Meriden Victorian Silverplate Divided Humidor Box Figural Candlestick
Located in Dayton, OH
A divided Humidor by Meriden B. Company, Circa 1898. Made from silverplate with chased baroque pattern. The footed box has two large compartments and two small opening that allow acc...
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1890s Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike, Realistically cast and modeled, as an anvil, with lift top revealing the match caddy and strike on the lid, resting on a rope edge oval base....
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Snuff Tin, English Gilt Metal, Lidded Box, Relief Decor, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique snuff tin. An English, gilt metal lidded box with relief decor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascinating decorati...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Owned By The Mayor of London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Sterling Silver Hallmarked Engine Turned Cigarette Presentation Box With A Textured Border, by Asprey & Co London.
Within an original Asprey & Co fitted case.
Weight of silver 475g...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a book.
The anterior surface of the antique vesta...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box burl wood box, Victorian, Napoleon style burl wood jewelry box.
Polished burl Thuya wood hand made with high quality craft...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Decorative Lacquered Wooden Tobacco Snuff Box Black
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and elegant lacquered snuff box was handmade in The Netherlands.
It is painted on both sides: there's the scene of the fire in Hamburg on the right so detailed to be as ...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Horn
Duke of Clarence Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Duke of Clarence sterling silver snuff box. Antique ebonized wood and sterling silver box with the profile of the son of Queen Victoria. England, la...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Guard Tower Table Lighter, London, c.1878
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian novelty solid silver table lighter, unusually shaped as a "guard tower", realistically modelled with simulated brick-work, door and archers windows, wi...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Box with Brass Plaque
Located in Toronto, CA
Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving.
The exterior has been re-polished over time. It has a nice warm patina. The int...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass smoking compendium carriage; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian sterling silver smoking compendium...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Glass
English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy
By Frederic Hewitt
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box
By Frederick Edmonds & Edward J.W. Johnson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff/vesta/trinket box modelled in the form of a barrel; an addition to our diverse silverware collection
This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel.
The surface of this unusual Victorian trinket box...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Westminster Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form.
The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with a rare scene depicting Westminster Abbey in relief, all on a matte background.
The sides of the box and cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engraved leaf ornamentation.
The underside of this English silver vinaigrette is ornamented with engine turned ornamentation accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating a central vacant cartouche.
Both the base and cover are embellished with cast and applied leaf decorated borders to the rims.
The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced floral and leaf decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior.
This exceptional box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
Westminster Abbey, otherwise known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic abbey church in London, England. This facility was built in 960AD and has been developed through history, making its grand stature an iconic location for British monarch coronations.
Condition
This antique sterling silver vinaigrette...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Scarlet tole French snuff box, circa 1800, navette form - silver trimmed.
3.5" w, 1" h, 1.75" d
Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been...
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18th Century French Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Tin
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver trinket/table snuff box modelled in the form of a banana; an addition to our diverse silverware collection
This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a banana.
The surface of this silver snuff/trinket box has a satin finish and bears features reflecting the curvilinear nature of the banana's peel.
This antique sterling silver banana...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carved Shoe Form Treen Snuff Box with Carved Shamrock, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Probably Irish given the carved shamrock, with hinged top and robust leaf like carving. A small chip to bottom of toe and two small holes on the bottom likely from former mounting.
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19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
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