Brass Snuff Box
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Other, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Stone, Metal, Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Copper
Antique 18th Century Dutch Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Tobacco Accessories
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1920s American Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 1750s American Queen Anne Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Lead
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Asian Islamic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Bruneian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Campaign Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Tin
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Tin
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s German Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco...
Brass, Copper
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Murano Glass
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco...
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Sheet Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s North American Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century Federal Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sycamore
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Wood
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Finding the Right snuff-boxes for You
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.
- When were snuff boxes invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Snuff boxes first appeared in England during the 17th century and became widespread in the 18th century. Snuff boxes range from simple designs to elaborately decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique snuff boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
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