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Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes For Sale
English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Georgian-era tortoiseshell card case of refined, minimalist form, circa 1830 or earlier, the surfaces composed of richly patterned shell plates in mottled honey, chestnut, and espr...
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Shell

Pill Box Abalone Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico. Box is rectangle with a beautiful iridescent abalone seashell top; top is hinged wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Blue shades Art Deco-style engraving Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with Art Deco-style engraving, early 1900s, with translucent fired enamels in various shades. Diameter 4 cm, height 1.3 cm. Wei...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique German Sterling Silver Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Long Island City, NY
An early 20th century German sterling cilver cigarette case with hinged lid. Striped relief surface. The front is decorated with polychrome enamel portrait of a woman in Oriental sty...
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Early 20th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-engraved Baroque-style design Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rounded rectangular pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver with a fine hand-engraved Baroque-style design and fire-enamelled finish. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.3 x 1.4 cm. Weight: 36 g. Desi...
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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare Art Deco Dunhill Silver-Plated & Lacquered Cigarette Case with Coquille d’Œuf Inlay – Circa 1930 This stunning Art Deco Dunhill cigarette case is a masterpiece of elegant desig...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Abalone Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico. Box is oval with a beautiful iridescent abalone seashell top; top is hinged with fro...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Italian Silver and Enamel Box
Located in Newark, England
GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND SILVER GILT From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Box. The Silver and E...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

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 George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

An Imperial Mughal Gold Jade Box Set With Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite Masterpiece of Mughal Splendor: A Rare Gold-Mounted Jade Box with Diamonds and Semi-Precious Stones Introduction to a Regal Artifact: This exceptional jade box, hailing from the storied Mughal Dynasty, is an unparalleled exemplar of imperial artistry and luxury. Acquired from the prestigious Spink Son of London, this artifact transcends its material beauty to stand as a significant piece of historical and cultural importance. With its rich provenance and intricate craftsmanship, this jade box embodies the opulence and refined tastes of one of history’s most powerful and influential empires. Craftsmanship: The Art of Mughal Luxury: At the heart of this piece lies a finely carved jade...
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18th Century Indian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Jade, Gold

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...
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1880s French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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 Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Marble

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A French art deco large cigarette case designed by Frontin-Paris. This is an elegant and very rare cigarettes case created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 19...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Petite Chinese Brass Opium Box with Dragon Etching
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite metal canister was once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Providing an airtight seal, the small box is formed of brass with an etched and stamped d...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare carved antique Chinese lapis lazuli stone snuff bottle of the late Qing Dynasty. Finely carved from a solid piece of genuine lapis lazuli exhibiting rich and vibrant blue tone...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cigar or desktop catchall box from Austria in the 1900s, made of patinated brass and wood, sounds like a unique and valuable antique. The fact that this particular box is an antique from the early 1900s adds to its value and collectability. Depending on the condition and other factors such as the brand or maker, it could be worth a significant amount of money to collectors of antique smoking...
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1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful late 19th century sterling patch or pill box in the 17th/18th century style. The box is designed as an oval with a repousse lid depicting a farm yard vignette detailed with farm buildings, chickens and family life. The reverse is a simple polished sterling oval that has been hallmarked and bears the export mark "Germany". The box is in overall very good condition; the clasp is tight and no heavy wear is present. This silver piece would make an outstanding ring presentation box...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Rare Jean Dunand Art Deco Cigarette Case, Circa 1930 – Bronze Eggshell Lacquer
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare Jean Dunand Art Deco Cigarette Case, Circa 1930 – Bronze, Coquille d’Œuf, and Lacquer This exceptional Art Deco Jean Dunand cigarette case,...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Oak Pipe Rack with a Japanese Style Brass Fretwork Backplate
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement. An oak pipe rack with a Japanese-style brass fretwork backplate, and a tobacco draw with brass handle.
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Silver Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
19th century French silver snuff box Late 19th century silver snuffbox with engraved centre and gilt interior Hall marked by the Silversmith, Dubois Leon & Bauve Henri The Dutch...
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19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Rosewood cigars Box around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rosewood cigars Box around 1950s shellac varnish by Hand
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Rosewood

Art Deco English Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, 925 Silver, London, 1931
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, 925 Silver, London, 1931 Origin: United Kingdom (London) Date: 1931 Maker: Stamped with hallmarks including London assay, date letter...
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Early 20th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Tobacco Humidor Box in Leather and Wood , France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome velvet and leather wooden tobacco jar, France, 1950s Beautiful cigars box made of wood and upholsterd in brown leather and velvet Decorative Laurel Wreath Napoleonic Crowned...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
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 George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case c.1929
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century silver and guilloche enamel cigarette case, of a rectangular form with rounded sides. The one side of the body is enamelled in translucent green over a circular spiral e...
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20th Century European Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Horn Snuff Box with Deer Relief Early 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Horn Snuff Box with Deer Relief Early 19th Century Antique carved horn snuff box featuring a detailed deer hunting scene in relief, wit...
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Early 19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Antler

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco French cigarette & vesta-box compendium striker This is a very rare compendium luxury pocket box that combine a cigarettes case, a vesta box for matches and a striker li...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier American Art Deco Sterling Silver 14k Gold Cigarette Case
By James E. Blake Co., Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco sterling silver and 14k gold cigarette case, ca 1920. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular and hinged with push tab. ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946
Located in Portland, OR
An antique Greek pure silver & cloisonne case, circa 1910. Despite this case dating circa 1910 it has a later engraved legend to the base "Greek Army Day Athens, 15th May 1946", from...
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1910s Greek Edwardian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Vintage Gucci Enamel and Gilt Cigarette/Card Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare vintage Gucci cigarette or card case, featuring the brand’s iconic design elements. The exterior is crafted with a glossy black enamel finish em...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

c. 1910 English Edwardian Period Smoker s Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Edwardian period circa 1910 table-top smoker's cabinet. In fine overall condition. Oak with bevelled glass door panels. Fitted for four pipes, a tobacco jar, and two drawers ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Oak

Hermès - Rare Cigarette Box, XXth century
Located in Beaune, FR
Rare silver-plated cigarette box with a gilt-plated deer head opening. It is in good condition and is signed on the side "HERMÈS PARIS / Made in France." There is also a hallmark. ...
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20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver Plate

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 Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

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 Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Kenji Fujita Ceramic on Oak Jar Box Japanese Studio Craft Tea Caddy Tobacco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Tottori Japan, c.1950s Turned Oak Tea Caddy with Ceramic Inlay by ceramicist Kenji Fujita.
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box. Faux tortoise and yellow bakelite circular cigarette holder in the form of bound fasces with lid displaying Federazione Pugilistica Italiana medallion and fasces handle; a fascist era...
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1930s Italian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bakelite

Austrian Art Deco Silver and Red Guilloche enamel Cigarette or Card Case
Located in London, GB
A superb Austrian Art Deco silver and red guilloche enamel cigarette or card case. Bearing full set of London import marks and date mark for 1928. Extremely fine engine turned red g...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Vintage Lapis Lazuli, Onyx Sterling Silver Pill Box - Mexico - Circa 1970 s
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage sterling silver pill box - hand made - featuring a chevron pattern hard stone lid set with lapis lazuli and black onyx with silver spacers - round sterling silver box and bas...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Louis Kuppenheim 1900 Germany Neo Classic Vesta Oval Box In .900 Silver Pill Box
Located in Miami, FL
Neo classic vesta box by Louis Kuppenheim. A beautiful vesta box, created in Germany in the turn of the 20th century, back in the 1900. This superb pocket oval box was carefully crafted with neo classical patterns in solid .900/.999 silver. Show exceptional workmanship with remarkably details as you expect from the iconic jewelry workshop of Louis Kuppenheim. It is fitted with a hinge and a tension element for fastening opening and closing. Actually this box can be easily used as a pill box. Weight: 24.3 Grams, (15.58 Dwt). Measurements: 46 mm by 25 mm by 17 mm (1.81 x 0.98 x 0.67 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with German pre 1922 marks, the maker's mark LK inside an oval cartouche associated to the workshop of Louis Kuppenheim, the mark for the silver assay 900 and signed in the border rim, "LK .900". Louis Kuppenheim The company was grounded in 1854 by Louis Kuppenheim (1824-1889) and Heinrich Witzenmann, specialized in silver and gold and -enameled artefacts. On the World Exhibition in 1900 the firm received a gold medal for a letter opener. In that same year the company opened a branch in the Rue Richelieu 67 in Paris. In these years some designs by Hans Christiansen were executed, amongst them very delicately enameled silver cigarette cases. The enamels on the several silver and gold pieces was of very high standard, and sometimes even gems like rubies were applied. Very famous were the ladies silver vanity cases with cute animals like cats and monkeys...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Limited Jeweler Made Dice Cigarette Dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very limited Jeweler-made Cigarette Dispenser hallmarked by the silversmith Legros Marius for Dunhill that resembles a stacked pair of dice with playing cards on top. A simple press of the center button seamlessly hidden in the center dot of the dice pops open a hinged lid with a 24-cigarette holder inside. This is a very low-production piece and possibly the only one ever made on special order. Beautiful hand-made by the silversmith with the uttermost attention to detail. Discover the allure of a vintage pre-War Dunhill dice...
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1930s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Chrome

Alligator Green Cigar Box
Located in Paris, FR
Cigar Box Alligator Green with all structure in solid cedar wood, box covered with alligator skin stained in Gucci green finish. hardware and key in solid brass in polished finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Very good quality, constructed of walnut wood and leather. Beautiful natural materia...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Leather, Walnut

English silver horse racing snuff box, Birmingham 1829
Located in Delft, NL
English silver horse racing snuff box, Birmingham 1829 A silver snuff box with a scene from horse racing on top of the hinged lidded box. On the sides a guilocche pattern and inside...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides. Authentic ceremonial divided box with hand wrought iron hinges l...
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19th Century African Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

18th C Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box, Atrib Fromery Workshop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Brass-Mounted Allegorical Motif Enamel Snuff Box, Attributed to the Fromery Workshop The Cartouche-shaped bombe box, the hinged lid applied with rais...
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Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Rare Antique Silver Niello Scottish Bagpipe Player Snuff Box, Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Fine silver, niello and vermeil silver antique snuff box depicting a handsome Scottish bagpipe player performing in a bucolic countryside setting. ...
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19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

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 Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

1950s Hermès Cigarette Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) decorative lid. Removable metal i...
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1950s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Antique 20thC Russian Fabergé Gilt Solid Silver, Enamel Diamond Necessaire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian Fabergé gilt solid silver & gold necessaire case. Decorated with vibrant mauve enamel over an engine-turned...
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20th Century Russian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Silver, Enamel

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 Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Decorative Box with Key, Italian Musical Jewelery Box Vintage Wooden Brown Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A handmade Vintage wooden Musical jewellery box with a key and lock, with Swiss Musical Movement by Romance with original key and Reuge mechanismt. It is perfectly designed and created in a suitable size for keeping valuables inside. The top of this box has leaf patterns and bronzed motives carved and made by hand. It can also be a decorative object for any bedroom or dressing room in your home decor. Old Decorative Box...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

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.
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20th Century English High Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver Plate

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 George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Antique Silver Enameled Ring Container Box from Kabylie, Algeria
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Berber Kabyle box container to hold rings and pins small jewelry or khol. Made of silver wash with filigree enamel in pagoda shape. Enamel and rhinestone made of silver tone ...
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Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor-view light anomaly... When wound and start/...
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1890s French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

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 High Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Antique Snuffboxes for Sale on 1stDibs

Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as a lot of other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.

Snuff, made of ground tobacco, was especially popular with Europeans in the 1600s. The ornate boxes to keep the powder dry became highly decorative by the 18th century. It was considered a must-have item, particularly for nobility.

The most important feature of a snuffbox was that it was airtight. The box protected the snuff from oxygen. Another crucial component was the flat lid.

Snuffboxes could be small enough to fit into a pocket or a larger container for communal use at the table. They also came in different shapes. Porcelain containers were prevalent and often designed to look like trunks. Others were oval or square. Boxes made with cowrie shells were rare and more expensive.

Snuffboxes were usually crafted from silver, gold, horn or tortoiseshell. Some of the most prestigious snuffboxes were French tabatières made of gold and sometimes glass. They could be adorned with amethysts, sapphires and diamonds and enameled, engraved or chased.

Sheffield, England, was known for its silver snuffboxes in the late 18th century as its silver-plating technologies perfected these containers. By the early 19th century, the silver industry in Birmingham, England, was producing elegant snuffboxes with images of abbeys and castles on the sides and top.

Another type of tobacco box was the snuff mull or mill. It was made out of horn or an entire ram’s head and topped with a metal lid, frequently featuring engravings and decorative hinges. These were fashionable in Scotland during the 19th century. The origin of its name is unclear.

On 1stDibs, find a plentiful range of antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes to complement any home decor or furniture style. You can browse the collection by style, which includes Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco, or by material to find pieces in silver and gold.

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