Snuff boxes are small, decorative containers used to store and carry powdered tobacco, known as snuff. The use of snuff dates back to the 16th century, and the popularity of snuff boxes grew along with the popularity of snuff itself.

Some of the European countries where snuff-taking was popular include:

•    France: Snuff-taking was particularly popular in France during the 18th century. The French royal court was known for its elaborate snuff boxes and the habit was popular among the French aristocracy.

•    England: Snuff-taking was introduced to England in the 17th century and quickly became popular among the upper classes. Many English gentlemen carried snuff boxes and the habit was seen as a sign of good manners and social status.

•    Germany: Snuff-taking was popular in Germany during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly among the aristocracy.

•    Spain: Snuff-taking more...

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Van Diemen's land interest: rare presentation sterling silver…

Van Diemen's Land Company Secretary's Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Van Diemen's land interest: rare presentation sterling silver snuff box with original gilt wash interior, engraved 'Presented to Samuel Rolls Ewen Esqre, Secretary to the van Diemen's land Company by the first Tenants and others, upon their embarking…

Large Nathaniel mills silver snuff box marked Birmingham Nm…

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1834, William IV

Large Nathaniel mills silver snuff box marked Birmingham Nm 1834 William IV duty. Length 7 cm x 1.8 cm x 4.6 cm, weight 103 grams, gilt wash to the interior

Edward VII sterling silver snuff box hallmarked for Birmingham…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1909, Engraved Monogram

Edward VII sterling silver snuff box hallmarked for Birmingham 1909, maker's mark rubbed, engraved decoration to lid and sides, monogrammed, (width 5 cm; weight 54 grams

Victorian silver swivel lidded snuff box marked 1870 Wright &…

Victorian Silver Swivel Lidded Snuff Box, 1870, Wright & Davies

Victorian silver swivel lidded snuff box marked 1870 Wright & Davies (Oxford St). Dia. 46 mm, weight 38.74 grams

Australian silver oval snuff box by Henry Steiner, Adelaide,…

Australian silver oval snuff box by Henry Steiner from Adelaide

Australian silver oval snuff box by Henry Steiner, Adelaide, length 7.5 cm Wgt:102g. Provenance: Vizard Foundation collection

Attractive late Victorian sterling silver rectangular snuff box,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Musical Scene, Birmingham 1899

Attractive late Victorian sterling silver rectangular snuff box, the lid decorated with a musician and two female figures in a landscape, Birmingham 1899, maker, Henry Matthews, 13 cm W

Silver snuff box, having pressed embossing patterning to the…

Embossed Silver Snuff Box, London 1884, Possible Dutch Origin

Silver snuff box, having pressed embossing patterning to the top, back and sides. Possible Dutch origin with British hallmarks as follows. Maker, M.L not identified. London 1884 with import duty mark,

George IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1823, W.…

1823 London Hallmarked George IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box

George IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1823, W.E (William Edwards), of rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with geometric motif, with bright cut decoration to sides, opening to a gilt interior, total weight 25gm, 3.5 x 4.8 cm

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1849, Y&W, Engraved Acanthus

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1849, Y&W (Yapp & Woodward (John Yapp & John Woodward)), of rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with central acanthus bordered cartouche, with cast acanthus thumb piece, opening to a gilt…

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1844, F.…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1844, Crest, 74g

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1844, F.D, of long rectangular form, with central cartouche and crest, with push lock mechanism, total weight 74gm, length 7 cm

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1795,…

1795 London Hallmarked George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1795, T.P//E.R (Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson), of rectangular form, decorated with central reserve surrounded by bright cut decoration containing flowers, scrolling foliage and dot patterns, with…

William IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

1837 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Francis Clark

William IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1837, FC (Francis Clark), of rectangular form, the hinged cover set with plain rectangular reserve surrounded by engine turned decoration, with reeded sides and acanthus thumb piece, opening to…

A George III sterling silver satchel form miniature box, 1817…

George III Sterling Silver Satchel Form Miniature Box, 1817 Birmingham

A George III sterling silver satchel form miniature box, 1817 Birmingham, with maker's mark 'It' for Joseph Taylor the satchel form snuff or pill box, finely floral and foliate engraved sides on dotted ground, the hinged sides opening to a gilt interior,…

A Georgian silver snuff box with engraved decoration and gilt…

Georgian Silver Snuff Box with Engraved Decoration, Early 19th Century

A Georgian silver snuff box with engraved decoration and gilt washed interior, early 19th century, marks rubbed, 7 cm wide, 52 grams

Blaydon main Colliery antique English sterling silver snuff box,…

Blaydon Main Colliery Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1858

Blaydon main Colliery antique English sterling silver snuff box, engraved 'Presented to Mr. A. Young engineer by the Workman of Blaydon main Colliery as a token of Respect and Esteem, 31st Aug. 1858', made by Edward Smith of Birmingham, circa 1845, 8 cm…

A historic Victorian Scottish silver table snuff box, lozenge…

Victorian Scottish Silver Table Snuff Box Owned by Rev. Clason

A historic Victorian Scottish silver table snuff box, lozenge form, the hinged lid with vacant shield cartouche, the interior lid engraved 'This box originally belonged to the Rev. Patrick Clason D.D. ...'. Machine engraved mildly concave sides. Edinburgh…

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, London, 1787,…

1787 George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London Hallmarked

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, London, 1787, T.P//E.R (Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, of oval form, with engraved mongram to cover and gilt interior, total weight 28.9gm, length 4.5 cm

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

1849 Birmingham Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Nathaniel Mills

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1849, N.M (Nathaniel mills), of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover with central c-scroll medallion, surrounded by continuous acanthus decoration to sides and base, total weight 49gm, 6 cm…

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1807,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1807, Lion Crest

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1807, Ir (John Reily), of plain rectangular form, the hinged cover with reeded border and engraved with central lion crest, total weight 103gm, 3 cm x 8.5 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the…

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1810, Engraved Design

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1810, W.P (William Pugh), of curved rectangular pocket form, engraved with roundel displaying cornucopia of flowers on a ground with repeating scale motif, the lower hinged base…

George IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

George IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Glasgow 1824

George IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Glasgow, 1824, J.M, of plain rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with inscription 'Presented to//Mr. David Smith//by a few friends,' with gilt interior, total weight 49gm, 5.5 cm x 3.5 cm.…

Large George IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

George IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1827, Edward Smith

Large George IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1827, Es (Edward Smith), of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with central rectangular reserve, with a border of scrolling acanthus and flowers in relief, opening to gilt…

Blaydon Main Colliery antique English sterling silver snuff box…

Blaydon Main Colliery Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1858

Blaydon Main Colliery antique English sterling silver snuff box engraved 'Presented To Mr. A. Young Engineer By The Workman Of Blaydon Main Colliery As A Token Of Respect And Esteem, 31st Aug. 1858', made by Edward Smith of Birmingham, circa 1845, 8 cm…

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1805, Provenance Sinfield

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1805, I.S (John Shaw), of rectangular pillow form, with central engraved initials, surrounded by lattice and flower work, total weight 27gm, 4.8 cm x 3 cm. Provenance: collection of…

Hanau silver snuff box, 830, marks to base, of rectangular form,…

Hanau Silver Snuff Box with Dancing Children, 830, Gilt Interior

Hanau silver snuff box, 830, marks to base, of rectangular form, the hinged cover embossed with three dancing children, with c-scroll and acanthus decoration to sides, with gilt interior, total weight 27gm, length 4.2gm. Provenance: collection of the late…

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box and Spoon Set

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1808, Wb (William boot), of ribbed rectangular form, the hinged cover opening to a gilt interior, total weight 48gm, 6.5 cm x 4 cm, together with a matched sterling silver spoon (2). Provenance:…

George III silver and shell snuff box and cover, c.1790, set…

George III silver and shell snuff box, c.1790, provenance Sydney

George III silver and shell snuff box and cover, c.1790, set with shell cover, above a silver mount and lower hinged silver base, length 4.7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1797, Joseph Taylor

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1797, I.T (Joseph Taylor), of rectangular form, with engraved line work to the body and cast floral thumb piece, engraved 2193 Thomas Street to interior, total weight 46gm, 1.8 cm x 6…

Scottish George IV sterling silver snuff box and cover,…

Scottish George IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Edinburgh 1827

Scottish George IV sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Edinburgh, 1827, N.Richie, of shaped form, engraved with crest of Russell, opening to gilt interior, total weight 60gm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW,…

18th century silver snuff box, spoon and coin, unmarked,…

18th Century Silver Snuff Box, Spoon, and Coin Set

18th century silver snuff box, spoon and coin, unmarked, possibly Irish, of oval form, with inset cover, engraved with motto of Earl of Caledon, with gilt interior and spoon and George III 5 pence coin 'Bank token five Pence Irish 1806,' total weight 60gm…

Edwardian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Soviet Assay Marks

Edwardian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1905, Jr (John rose), with Soviet assay marks, of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with acanthus motifs, with gilt interior, total weight 46gm, 5.5 cm x 4 cm. Provenance:…

Early 20th century ottoman silver snuff box, marked, of oval…

Ottoman Silver Snuff Box from Fredric Sinfield Collection

Early 20th century ottoman silver snuff box, marked, of oval form with a hinged cover, continuously embossed with flowers and c-scroll motifs, total weight 59gm, length 7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008

Early 20th century Hanau silver snuff box, marks to base, with…

Hanau Silver Snuff Box with Royal Figure and Putti Embossing

Early 20th century Hanau silver snuff box, marks to base, with Austrian import mark, of shaped casket form, the hinged cover embossed with Royal figure seated on throne, surrounded by embossed acanthus border, the sides embossed with putti, medallions and…

18th/19th century Swedish silver snuff box, marked with three…

Swedish Silver Snuff Box by Johan Bergman, 18th/19th Century

18th/19th century Swedish silver snuff box, marked with three crowns, I B (Johan Bergman Lulea), of oval form, decorated with incised scrolling foliage to top, with foliate banners to side, total weight 40gm, 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the…

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1813, Provenance NSW

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1813, J L (John Lawrence & Co), of curved rectangular form, decorated with scene of Britannia seated by a shield and holding a spear, with roundel with monogram surrounded by flags, weapons and…

William IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1834,…

William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1834, Provenance Sydney

William IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1834, Sm.Gr (Sampson Mordan & Gabriel Riddle), of elliptical form, the hinged cover with plain elliptical medallion, surrounded by continuous engine turned decoration, with gilt interior, total…

Early 20th century Swedish silver snuff box, marked 1905,…

Swedish Silver Snuff Box, 1905, Engraved Inscription, Provenance Sinfield

Early 20th century Swedish silver snuff box, marked 1905, Kristianstadt, B.Erlandsson, of elliptical form, the hinged cover engraved with Swedish inscription and acanthus, with gilt interior, total weight 74gm, length 8.3 cm. Provenance: collection of the…

Indian Colonial silver snuff box, marked Orr Sil 44 (P. Orr &…

Indian Colonial Silver Snuff Box with Victoria Coat of Arms

Indian Colonial silver snuff box, marked Orr Sil 44 (P. Orr & Sons of Madras), of rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with the coat of arms of Victoria, total weight 76gm, 4 cm x 6.5 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield,…

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, Birmingham,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1875, Inscribed Cartouche

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1875, C.C, of shaped elliptical form, with inscription to cartouche, surrounded by engine turned ground and surrounded by scroll work and floral thumb piece, total weight 66gm, length 7.5 cm

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1807,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Lion Crest, 1807

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1807, Ir (John Reily), of plain rectangular form, the hinged cover with reeded border and engraved with central lion crest, total weight 65gm, 3 cm x 5 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the…

Victorian Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Edinburgh Hallmark, Provenance

Victorian Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Edinburgh, makers mark rubbed (possibly Walker Crichton), of rectangular form with rounded corners, with a hinged cover, continuously engraved with medallions, acanthus motifs and decorative borders…

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1807, William Pugh

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1807, William Pugh, of curved rectangular form, with central diamond engraved with 'John Rofs' surrounded by engraved flower heads and foliage, with inset cover, total weight 48gm, 7…

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1799, Provenance Sydney

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1799, I.T (Joseph Taylor), of deep rectangular form with chamfered corners, the hinged cover set with rectangular plaque, surrounded by engraved leaf and flower border, total weight…

Napoleon III parcel gilt silver and niello snuff box and cover,…

Napoleon III Silver Niello Snuff Box with Madonna Decoration

Napoleon III parcel gilt silver and niello snuff box and cover, c.1880, by Claude Doutre-D.Roussel of 18 Rue du temple, beautifully decorated with central image of Madonna and Child in rural landscape, flanked by scroll work, the lower section decorated…

George III Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

George III Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Edinburgh 1806

George III Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1806, B&F, of rectangular form with canted corners, the hinged cover engraved with central monogram within a laurel wreath, with engraved borders to cover and base, total weight 102gm, 2…

Interesting Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Intriguing Inscription, 1846

Interesting Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1846, W&Et (William & Edward Turnpenny), of rectangular form, decorated with acanthus and floral motifs on an engine turned ground, opening to a gilt interior with inscription reading…

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

1824 Birmingham Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Inscription

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1824, J.W (Joseph Willmore), of rectangular form, the hinged top cover engraved with inscription 'Major Holgate//to//Lieut Matson' within a rectangular plaque, surrounded by engine turned…

Late 19th century Dutch silver snuff box and spoon with pseudo…

19th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box and Spoon with Pseudo Marks

Late 19th century Dutch silver snuff box and spoon with pseudo marks, W. Moering and London import marks 1898, of shaped oval form, chased with a portrait of a lady facing to the right, surrounded by floral and ribbonned decoration, with gilt interior…

Van turkey silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form,…

Van Turkey Silver Snuff Box with Floral Decoration and Stamp

Van turkey silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form, decorated with flowers and foliage with stamp to top, surrounded by a checker board pattern, total weight 100gm, 9.5 cm x 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW,…

Rare set of two graduated George IV sterling silver snuff boxes…

George IV Sterling Silver Snuff Boxes with Unique Crest Design

Rare set of two graduated George IV sterling silver snuff boxes and covers, hallmarked, London, 1828, C.R (Charles Rawlings), of rectangular form, with central crest displaying rooster and donkey, surrounded by engraved ground to all sides, weight 80gm…

Victorian silver snuff box Marked Birmingham Edward Smith 1855.…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box Birmingham Edward Smith 1855

Victorian silver snuff box Marked Birmingham Edward Smith 1855. Approx size 64 x 41 mm, weight 69 grams

George III sterling silver snuff box, rectangular form all…

Birmingham 1828 George III Sterling Silver Engraved Snuff Box

George III sterling silver snuff box, rectangular form all machine engraved 7 cm length, Birmingham 1828

A George III silver table snuff box, finely reeded all over,…

George III Silver Table Snuff Box, London 1801, William Parker

A George III silver table snuff box, finely reeded all over, gilded interior. London 1801 by William Parker. Length 7.3 cm.

Italian silver snuff box and cover, marked 800, G.Ciardetti,…

Italian Silver Snuff Box with Armorials, G. Ciardetti, Firenze

Italian silver snuff box and cover, marked 800, G.Ciardetti, Firenze, of oval form, the cover decorated with two armorials in relief, total weight 61gm, length 8 cm

George III gilt sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1808

George III gilt sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1808, Tp//Er (Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson), of rectangular form with a hinged cover, with continuous engine turned decoration accented with cast foliate borders, with gilt interior, total…

Sterling silver and tortoise shell snuff box a mid Victorian…

Victorian Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Snuff Box

Sterling silver and tortoise shell snuff box a mid Victorian oval snuff box with carved image top, in tortoise shell with plain polished tortoise shell back. Silver frame and hinge. No makers marks.

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, oval shape, engraved…

Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Snuff Box

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, oval shape, engraved scrolling decoration, hinged lid with blank cartouche, Birmingham 1895, approx 112 grams

George III sterling silver snuff box, slightly bowed shape,…

George III Silver Snuff Box, London 1806, Samuel Pemberton Maker

George III sterling silver snuff box, slightly bowed shape, gilt interior and engraved initials to the lid, London 1806, maker Samuel Pemberton

A George III silver snuff box & an Edward VII silver box,…

Silver Snuff Boxes, George III & Edward VII

A George III silver snuff box & an Edward VII silver box, Birmingham 1809, of curved rectangular outline engraved with a leaf pattern, the Edwardian box, Birmingham 1902 engraved with scrolls around a vacant heart-shaped reserve. The George III box:…

Three antique snuff boxes including silver topped, 'William The…

Antique Snuff Boxes: Silver, William IV, Stone Inlaid

Three antique snuff boxes including silver topped, 'William The Fourth' and stone inlaid, early 19th century, the largest 9.5 cm wide

Nathaniel Mills antique English sterling silver snuff box with…

Antique Nathaniel Mills Engraved Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Nathaniel Mills antique English sterling silver snuff box with engraved decoration, circa 1840s, 9 cm wide, 68 grams

A Scottish sterling silver snuff box with engraved decoration,…

Scottish Sterling Silver Engraved Snuff Box, 1810

A Scottish sterling silver snuff box with engraved decoration, made in Edinburgh, in 1810, 8 cm wide, 86 grams

Edwardian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1903, P.…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Monogram, London 1903

Edwardian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1903, P.W (Percy Whitehouse), of rounded oval form with a flat hinged cover bearing monogram, opening to reveal a gilt wash interior, total weight 58gm, 7.2 cm x 4.7 cm

Fine Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Lodge Dedication Engraving

Fine Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1848, Es (Edward Smith), of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with 'Presented by The//Members of the rising Spring//Lodge No.727//P.G.Wm Aspinall//for 20 Years Services in…

William IV sterling silver Castletop snuff box, hallmarked…

William IV Castletop Snuff Box with Abbotsford House Scene

William IV sterling silver Castletop snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1834, Es (Edward Smith), of rectangular form, the hinged cover cast with scene of Abbotsford house in Scotland, the home of Sir Walter Scott the author, with gilt interior, total…

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1809,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Snaking Design

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1809, Jw (Joseph Willmore), of rounded oblong form, with a hinged cover decorated with bright cut snaking design against a cross hatched ground, with 'Jw' engraved monogram within laurel to center,…

Delightful Austrian silver snuff box, marked 900, A&K to…

Austrian Silver Snuff Box with Hand-Decorated Cover

Delightful Austrian silver snuff box, marked 900, A&K to interior, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, the hinged cover beautifully hand decorated with molded flowers and foliage, total weight 101gm, 2.5 cm x 6 cm x 4.5 cm

Quality George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1804

Quality George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1804, Jb (John Brough), of oval form in heavy gauge silver with a stand away hinged cover, decorated with engraved foliate, wave and beading surrounding a blank central reserve, with similar…

Sterling silver snuff box, rectangular hinged form with foliate…

Foliate Embossed Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Chester 1912

Sterling silver snuff box, rectangular hinged form with foliate embossed decoration, hallmarked Chester 1912

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1795

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1795, Sp (Samuel Pemberton), of oval form with hinged top cover, with all over bright cut decoration, with gilt interior, total weight 36gm, length 6 cm

Large Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Presentation Engraving

Large Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1861, maker rubbed, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with 'Presented to//John W.Thirkell//As a small token of respect//by a few members of the//Bishop Auckland…

George IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George IV Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1826

George IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1826, L&Co. (Lawrence & Co.), of rounded rectangular form, the hinged top cover decorated with central monogram and date within rectangular plaque, with floral thumbpiece, surrounded by bright…

A Victorian silver table snuff box, serpentine bordered…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Presentation Inscription

A Victorian silver table snuff box, serpentine bordered rectangular form, the lid with high relief scrolling frame and erased presentation inscription, the base with floral, scroll and machine engraved decoration. Birmingham 1859 by William Dudley, width…

George V sterling silver Cig case slightly bowed with engraved…

Sterling Silver Cig Case with Papier Mache Snuff Boxes

George V sterling silver Cig case slightly bowed with engraved shamrocks and Irish winged Hibernia/harp figure, Birmingham 1924, together with a Victorian rectangular papier mache snuff box with inlaid lid and an oval example with Chinoiserie decorated lid

William IV sterling silver snuff box rectangular lid with…

1947 Engraved Sterling Silver Snuff Box from Birmingham

William IV sterling silver snuff box rectangular lid with engraved inscription dated 1947, Birmingham 1837

An early Victorian silver snuff box, the exterior with embossed…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Presentation Inscription

An early Victorian silver snuff box, the exterior with embossed and machine engraved decoration and presentation inscription, the interior with original gilding, Birmingham 1838 by Francis Clark. 147gm.

A William IV silver snuff box, machine decoration to exterior,…

William IV Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1831

A William IV silver snuff box, machine decoration to exterior, the interior with original gilding, Birmingham 1831, maker's mark Ts. 7 x 4 cm.

Heavy Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Christchurch College Decoration

Heavy Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1850, Es (Edward Smith), of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover with cast and applied decoration depicting Christchurch College, Oxford, Tom tower, surrounded by c-scroll and acanthus…

A 19th century snuff box, decorated in a tortoise shell and…

Tortoise Shell and Silver Snuff Box

A 19th century snuff box, decorated in a tortoise shell and silver finish. Height 2 cm, width 8 cm, length 4 cm

A Victorian sterling silver snuff box, by Hilliard & Thomason,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Hilliard & Thomason, c1868

A Victorian sterling silver snuff box, by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, c1868, length 7 cm, Wt86g

Rare Georgian III sterling silver snuff box oblong shape with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box from Trafalgar's Victory

Rare Georgian III sterling silver snuff box oblong shape with rounded ends, the silver plaque to the lid reads, 'The oak of this box is part of a plank which was severed from the Starboard Gunnel of the Victory, in the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st Oct, 1805,…

A George III sterling silver table snuff box by William Eaton,…

Grapevine Snuff Box with Engraved Inscription

A George III sterling silver table snuff box by William Eaton, London, 1811, with a grapevine decorated top, engraved to the gilt washed interior 'A tribute of gratitude and friendship from J. Bathe, to Mr. G. Blaxland', 2.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, 5 cm…

Silver snuff box, novelty design in the form of a book with…

Foliate Book Snuff Box

Silver snuff box, novelty design in the form of a book with hinged lid, spine decorated with fine foliate details

Antique English Georgian sterling silver snuff box, lattice…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1806-07

Antique English Georgian sterling silver snuff box, lattice work engraving, marked for Birmingham, 1806-07 by Joseph Willmore, 35 grams and 6 cm x 3 cm x 1.5 cm

Vintage silver plate lidded snuff box

Silver Plate Snuff Box with Lid

Vintage silver plate lidded snuff box

Interesting Georgian silver and leather snuff box, of oval form,…

Georgian Silver and Leather Snuff Box with Lawsuit History

Interesting Georgian silver and leather snuff box, of oval form, with hinged leather cover set with oval medallion engraved with monogram, impressed Laycock under cover, a/f (cover hinge damaged), length 9 cm note: interesting lawsuit regarding the patent…

Austrian 900 silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form with…

Austrian 900 Silver Engine-Turned Snuff Box

Austrian 900 silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form with facetted edges, decorated with engine turned geometric motifs and acanthus borders, with gilt interior, total weight 51gm, 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm

A George III Scottish provincial silver presentation snuff box,…

Scottish Silver Snuff Box with Royal Borough Inscription (9 words)

A George III Scottish provincial silver presentation snuff box, rectangular rounded end form, the flat hinged lid engraved '1774 To Wybrants Oliphert Esq. of Ballyconnell from the Royal Borough of Rothesay'. Bearing unknown hallmarks 'TRE', Scottish…

A William IV sterling silver snuff box, marked Ts (Thomas Shaw?…

William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836

A William IV sterling silver snuff box, marked Ts (Thomas Shaw?), Birmingham, 1836, of simple rectangular form, the reserve to the centre of the hinged cover engraved with a crest of a couped stag above a crenellated parapet, otherwise engine turned all…

A Georgian snuff box circa 1840 and a mother or pearl and…

Georgian Snuff Box & Inlaid Mother of Pearl Purse

A Georgian snuff box circa 1840 and a mother or pearl and silver inlaid purse, length 7.5 cm, width 5 cm, and smaller

A George III sterling silver snuff box, John Bettridge,…

George III Silver Snuff Box with Floral Decoration

A George III sterling silver snuff box, John Bettridge, Birmingham, 1818, of rectangular casket form, the exterior decorated throughout with engraved and repousse foliage and flowers, the interior gilt, weight 23g, length 5.5 cm, width 3.5 cm

Victorian sterling silver snuff box rectangular shape, engraved…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Engraved Foliate Scrolls

Victorian sterling silver snuff box rectangular shape, engraved with foliate scrolls, the hinged lid with presentation inscription, Birmingham 1861, maker George Unite, approx 90g

Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover hallmarked,…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box by Nathaniel Mills, 1848

Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover hallmarked, Birmingham, 1848, N.M (Nathaniel Mills famous maker of boxes), of handsome shaped rectangular form, with central reserve surrounded by engine turned ground and raised piecrust borders, opening to…

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarks rubbed, of…

Engraved Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarks rubbed, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, the whole decorated with engraved scrolling foliate motif, the cover with shaped cartouche with initials, total weight 75gm, 2 x 7 x 4 cm

Early Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1837

Early Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked Birmingham, 1837, E.S (Edward Smith) of handsome rectangular form, set with a raised scrolled border, ribbed sides and engine turned base, opening to gilded interior, total weight 93gm, 7.5 x…

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked,…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1787

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1787, maker rubbed, of curved pillow form, with central reserve surrounded by reed work, total weight 45gm, length 6.4 cm