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Period: 19th Century
Antique Majolica Tobacco Jar Munich Child in Hofbrauhaus Keg, Germany 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for an antique figural tobacco jar featuring the Munich Child on a keg from Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus. The jar reads "Tabak" (german fo...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Majolica

19th Century Restauration Snuff Box with Micromosaic
Located in Paris, FR
Small rectangular Restauration snuff box crafted in gold. The hinged lid is decorated with an oval micromosaic representing St. Peter's Square in Rome. Micromosaic is set in a gold s...
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French Charles X Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Large Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1850 Beautiful octagon-shaped tobacco box made of Swedish limestone. With small fossils throughout the stone, and the knob made from a fossil...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Limestone

A Rare and Historically Interesting George IV Period Snuff Box Made from Oak
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This fine box is one of a small number of souvenir pieces of this kind made from timbers salvaged during the refurbishment of Windsor Castle in the 1820s. What makes this piece parti...
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English George IV Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Oak

19thC German 18K Gold Enamel Snuff Box, Raphael s Sistine Madonna, Hanau c1810
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th Century German 18ct gold and enamel snuff box, of rectangular form with rounded corners, featuring a hinged cover framed by chased foliate borders on a deep blue g...
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German Other Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box By The Lukutun Factory 5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"
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Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood, Paper

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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English George III Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was crafted by the famed François Nicole. At first glance, the diminutive piece appears to simpl...
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Swiss Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

German Concealed Erotic Snuff Box in the Manner of Stobwasser, C.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An early nineteenth century papier mache snuff box, japanned and bronzed. A romantic scene to the lid of the box and a "secret" sliding panel to the underside revealing a hand-painte...
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Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Paper

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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German Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica France Ceramic Green with an Circular Handle
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Kitchen box, Pot in Majolica. Vegetal Decor pattern. Green color. It has been made in France circa 19th century.
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French Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ceramic, Majolica

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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Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

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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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and niello tobacco box, Moscow, Russia 1879.
Located in Milan, IT
Silver and niello snuffbox. The tobacco box, made of 84 zolotnik silver (875/1000) is rectangular in shape with a soap bar body, with rounded corners and rounded profiles. The entire...
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Russian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle in Paris of 30th March 1814
Located in Bilzen, BE
Combat of March 30, 1814. On the heights of Saint Chaumont where an Artillery post served by students of the École Polytechnique fought fiercely and was saved from death by General S...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Porcelain Patch Box with Irish References, ""Forget Not Erin" Motto
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Forget Not Erin": A Coalport Porcelain Jewel Golden Blooms and Patriotism: An Antique London-Decorated Patch Box This spectacular antique English porcelain patch box, circa 1820, is...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

Dutch silver pill box, 1869
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver pill box, 1869 A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved floral decor on the lid. The silver box has a hinged lid. The box is Dutch silver hallmarked...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Swedish Gilt Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Swedish gilt 0.830 continental silver snuff box, beautifully engraved with floral and other natural motifs. It measures 3'' in depth by 1 3/4'' in width by 2/3'' in height, weighs 2....
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Swedish Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Biedermeier German .800 Silver Snuff Box Domed Lid and Repoussé Pastoral Scenes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual 19th-century German . 800 Silver Snuff Box with Repoussé Rural Scenes and Fruit Basket Lid A charming and unusually shaped 19th-century German silver snuffbox, expertly craf...
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German Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Petite Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass and provided an airtight s...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.   
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French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
Located in Austin, TX
Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug. Very rich decoration all-over the pot. Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...
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Portuguese Rustic Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

George III Concentric Snuff Box Made in London in London by Joseph Ash I, 1807
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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English George III Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Early 19th Century French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, “La Ste Famille”
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved circular snuff box in boxwood, French, circa 1820, the lid delicately rendered in relief with a devotional scene inscribed “LA STE FAMILLE” (The Holy Family). The car...
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French Restauration Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Boxwood

19th C. French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, PRINCE EUGENE AT HIS MOTHER S TOMB
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved circular snuff box in boxwood or possibly elm (interior possibly faux tortoiseshell), French, early 19th century, the lid deeply modeled in high relief with a classic...
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French Restauration Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Boxwood

Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica Gremany Ceramic Beige Blue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box, Pot in Majolica. Characters Decor pattern. Brown and blue color. It has been made in Germany circa 19th century. Signed Western Germany.
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German Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Majolica, Ceramic

19th Century French Papier Maché Snuff Box with Landscape and Figures Painting
Located in Milano, MI
French Painted Papier Maché Snuffbox 1800s. Snuff box of circular shape with fine painting on the lid depicting a mountain landscape with figures and herds crossing a river, a dove f...
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French Romantic Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Other

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood. The lid is adorned with an erotic enamel plaque, elegantly framed by a gilded bronze band, while the underside features a...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Antique Commemorative Tobacco Keeper, English, Lead, Decor, Snuff Box, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique commemorative tobacco keeper. An English, lead decorative snuff box with tamper, dating to the Regency period, circa 1810. Commemorative keeper crafted at the b...
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British Regency Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Lead

Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrette by Canton Retailer Cutshing
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver vinaigrette. Rectangular with hinged cover. Scenes of indigenous life in low relief. Interior gilt with hinged grill; engraved presentation on cover: “E. E. W. ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Paper Mache Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century This rectangular, oblong snuff box is constructed of papier-mâché with a black lacquer finish. It features a complete silver pi...
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English Other Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century
Located in Delft, NL
German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century A German 19th Century snuff box made of Papier-Mâché with a painted scene on the lid The size is 11 cm diagonal and 2 cm high.      
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German Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Paper

Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Bearded Man
Located in Delft, NL
Papier-Mâché snuffbox, A snuff box painted with a portrait of a bearded man with a turban, possibly after a painting by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich...
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German Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Paper

Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Smoking Man
Located in Delft, NL
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, painted with a portrait of a smoking man A snuff box painted with a portrait of a smoking man with a glass of wine on the background, possibly after a paint...
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German Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Paper

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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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
KPM shell and flower motif cabinet or patch box, The top realistically modelled as a clam shell, the interior revealing painted florals, and the blue undergl...
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German Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

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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Irish Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel sentry vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional an...
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English Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass with a copper interior and...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Fine Antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Snuff Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An excellent quality late 18th or early 19th century Battersea enamel snuff or patch box. The pink enamel background with white enamel lattice and a raised gold around the hand paint...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
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Austrian Rustic Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ceramic

19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design
Located in Lomita, CA
This spinach jade snuff bottle has a geometric appearance with its squared silhouette and ledge that is ergonomically designed to accommodate a finger or a thumb while using the bott...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Jade

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Guilloché Enamel Portrait Box
Located in Dublin, IE
A superbly crafted circular gilt bronze box of exceptional quality, featuring a rich turquoise-blue guilloché enamel top centered with an oval medallion bearing a finely hand-painted...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel, Ormolu

Set of 24 Painted Papier Mache and Metal Snuff Boxes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This diverse set of early 19th-century English painted snuff boxes, of various shapes and sizes, are finely decorated with a variety of subjects, inc...
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English George IV Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over cylindrical ring turned body, the whole with good rich color and striking contrast wi...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Humidor in the Form of a Monkey Head Wearing a Cap Collar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Black Forest figural carved wood humidor in the form of a monkey's head with a hinged lid carved as a hat, around the neck is a ruffled collar above a circular base with carved detail.
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Continental Niello and Silver Gilt Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
No apparent hallmarks. The diaper pattern filled with small crosses throughout and the opening with a slight lip.
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Gold Mounted Moss Agate Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The mottled brown agate with translucence when held to light. The cover with a gold rope twist edge above hinged clasp with wreath and berry design above a cushion base
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

Sterling Silver and Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and bone box. Antique Continental dark bone/horn fitted case with sterling silver mounts and central oval for monogram; originally a t...
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European Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Micromosaic Snuff Box with View of St. Peter s
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver mounted hardstone snuff box with micromosaic view of St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome. Italy, early 19th century. Dimension: 2.4" W x 1.2" D x .75" H.
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Italian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Stone

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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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Lucky Horseshoes Cigar Humidor Blackened Wood Brass Tin Lined
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in unrestored condition a 19th century survivor, a Cerused Oak Cigar Humidor with Brass Script & 4 Horseshoe Adornments, Original Working Lock and Skeleton Key. Tin Lined ...
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American High Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

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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Austrian Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Terracotta

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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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Arts and Crafts period copper cigar or tabac box, French circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This handmade French box dates to circa 1900 and it has been beautifully handcrafted using the traditional arts and crafts metal working skills from cut and beaten copper riveted tog...
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French Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper

19th Century Enamel Rectangular Patch Box
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century Enamel Rectangular Patch Box, pwhite with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene depicting 3 you men fishing, a faded mirror inside and th...
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French Rococo Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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