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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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,…

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…

Tamworth Interest. Sterling silver snuff box engraved…

George Clarke's Snuff Box and Voyage Diary

Tamworth Interest. Sterling silver snuff box engraved 'Presented To Mr. George Clarke Of The Western Bank Of Scotland By A Few Friends On The Occasion Of His Leaving Glasgow For Tamworth, Sept. 1858', stamped 'D.P.' with Birmingham mark for 1856. 2.5 cm…

A George III sterling silver snuff box, 1812 London, with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1812 London

A George III sterling silver snuff box, 1812 London, with maker's mark for John Linnit & William Atkinson, a refined box of neoclassical design with fine engine turning throughout, the lid with a cast border and a central formal floral cartouche, twice,…

A fine sterling silver presentation table snuff box, 1845…

Ornate Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1845 Birmingham

A fine sterling silver presentation table snuff box, 1845 Birmingham, with maker's marks for Wheeler & Cronin, richly ornamented, the shaped rectangular box having a finely cast and chased rococo border enclosing an inscription, engraved foliate details…

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Edinburgh,…

George III Silver Snuff Box with Incised Decoration

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1766, makers mark rubbed, identified as Robert Mitchell, of upright form with hinged top cover, decorated with incised c-scroll, shell and floral motifs, total weight 73gm, height 5.5 cm

Fine & rare antique sterling silver castle top snuff box, by…

1782 Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Castle Top Snuff Box

Fine & rare antique sterling silver castle top snuff box, by Hester Bateman, dated 1782, 160 grams approx 2.5 cm high, 9 cm wide, 6 cm deep

A George III sterling silver table top snuff box, 1761 London,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Floral Snuff Box, 1761

A George III sterling silver table top snuff box, 1761 London, with maker's mark for Thomas shepherd, the engine turned box with a plain lid having an ornate applied floral border and bearing the engraved sentiment, 'A friend at a pinch is not to be…

An important early table snuff box, Frances Clark, Birmingham…

Presentation Snuff Box, Frances Clark, Birmingham 1839

An important early table snuff box, Frances Clark, Birmingham 1839. Inscribed 'Presented to Mr Henry Rees of the Royal Australia Corps By the Inhabitants of Newcastle, New South Wales on His Departure From That District, 29th August 1842.' 215g, 9 x 6 x 3…

A rare elephant's tooth and silver table snuff box, oblong with…

Elephant Tooth & Silver Snuff Box, 1756

A rare elephant's tooth and silver table snuff box, oblong with silver framed hinged lid and base, the walls, sides and top of sectional slices of polished elephant's molar, a plaque inside the lid engraved: 'This box was made out of Elephants Molar in…

A Victorian silver snuff box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1838…

Nathaniel Mills Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Castle Top

A Victorian silver snuff box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1838 Newstead Abbey castle top 44gms 6 cm long

Nathaniel Mills Sterling silver hinged snuff box. 3 cm high, 7.…

Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Hinged Snuff Box

Nathaniel Mills Sterling silver hinged snuff box. 3 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, 5 cm deep.

Sterling silver table snuff box Victorian c.1898 George Unite,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by George Unite

Sterling silver table snuff box Victorian c.1898 George Unite, approx 225g, approx 11 cm long, 7.5 cm wide

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…

An important early Victorian engine turned snuff box, with gilt…

Victorian Engine Turned Snuff Box with Inscription

An important early Victorian engine turned snuff box, with gilt interior, London 1840, Maker: Edward Edwards, bearing inscription: 'Presented to Dr Getty, Surgeon of the Oriental Steamship by a sick passenger as a token of respect for his professional…

A sterling silver presentation snuff box, 1845 Birmingham, with…

Engraved Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Sailing Scene

A sterling silver presentation snuff box, 1845 Birmingham, with maker's marks for Edward Smith, the shaped oval box with engraved floral borders and decorated with a sailing scene, an inscription to the reverse to Mr a young, Engineer, from the workmen of…

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

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1810

Large George III sterling silver snuff box and and cover, hallmarked, London, 1810, A.J.S, (possibly Savory) of rectangular form, decorated with a central bust, surrounded by scroll work, opening to gilt interior, total weight 180gm, length 9 cm.…

A sterling silver railway presentation snuff box, Wheeler &…

Sterling Silver Railway Presentation Snuff Box with Engraving

A sterling silver railway presentation snuff box, Wheeler & Cronin, Birmingham, circa 1845 with engraved foliate patterns to the cushion cut body incised dedication to lid Presented to Mr.J Rankine / as a token of esteem / by the workmen employed under…

An early Victorian silver table snuff box with all over…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Foliate Scroll Decoration

An early Victorian silver table snuff box with all over engraved and chased foliate scroll decoration, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1843. 8.5 cm wide.

Small sterling silver snuff box, with presentation engraving…

Archbishop's Gift: Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1900

Small sterling silver snuff box, with presentation engraving 'Presented To His Grace Archbishop O'Reily by Protestant Residents of Glen Osmond 16th July 1900', hallmarked Birmingham 1852, maker Edward Smith, 7.3 cm wide, 93 grams approx, john O'Reily…

Victorian sterling silver 'Mezeppa' snuff box, by Thomas Evans,…

Victorian Mazeppa Snuff Box

Victorian sterling silver 'Mezeppa' snuff box, by Thomas Evans, London 1837, the top depicts a pictorial scene of Ivan Stepanovich, Mazeppa tied to a horse fleeing with two wolves in the undergrowth. Engine turned decoration to the sides and base of the…

A rare novelty William IV sterling silver cow snuff box, 1835…

William IV Sterling Silver Cow Snuff Box

A rare novelty William IV sterling silver cow snuff box, 1835 Sheffield, with partial maker's mark for...W, the small box in the form of a recumbent cow, hinged to the base and gilt, washed to the interior, hallmarked to back, maker's mark to front,…

A fine Victorian sterling silver presentation snuff box, 1846…

Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Snuff Box

A fine Victorian sterling silver presentation snuff box, 1846 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Nathaniel Mills, finely engine turned with scrolling borders with a contemporary inscription, to Mr William Grant from members of the free church Congregation,…

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…

Blaydon Main Colliery antique English sterling silver snuff box…

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…

Sterling silver snuff box, 10 cm x 6 cm. London 1816, inscribed…

1816 Sterling Silver Snuff Box Presented to Scots Fusilier Guard

Sterling silver snuff box, 10 cm x 6 cm. London 1816, inscribed 'Presented to Mr George Simpson, late Scots Fusilier Guards'

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

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…

Interesting Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

A Georgian sterling snuff box, John Shaw, Birmingham 1809 65g,…

Georgian Sterling Snuff Box by John Shaw (1809)

A Georgian sterling snuff box, John Shaw, Birmingham 1809 65g, 7 x 4 cm

An early Victorian silver snuff box, shaped rectangular outline…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box by Nathaniel Mills

An early Victorian silver snuff box, shaped rectangular outline with horizontal wavy engine turned bands, monogrammed cartouche, foliate scroll thumb-piece; Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1845. Weight 91.4g.

A Scottish William IV sterling silver table top snuff box, 1833…

Scottish William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1833

A Scottish William IV sterling silver table top snuff box, 1833 Edinburgh, with maker's mark for James Nasmyth, an elongated rectangular box with rounded ends, finely engine turned, throughout with an applied floral thumbpiece, twice hallmarked to the…

William IV sterling silver snuff box, mark of James Nasmyth,…

William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Edinburgh 1837

William IV sterling silver snuff box, mark of James Nasmyth, Edinburgh, c. 1837, of rectangular shape with a gilded interior, all over cross hatched engraved decoration, the lid chased with a scrolled border and engraved with initials, hallmarked, weight…

Antique snuff box with a raised and cast hunting scene of horse…

Birmingham Antique Snuff Box with Hunting Scene

Antique snuff box with a raised and cast hunting scene of horse & hound chasing the fox, foliate applied borders, marked Birmingham, 1828, E. Smith, approx 102g, approx 2 cm high, 7.5 cm long, 4 cm wide

George III snuff box heavy gauge sterling silver. John Linnit &…

George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1810

George III snuff box heavy gauge sterling silver. John Linnit & William Atkinson c.1810, approx 125g & 8 cm long

Nathaniel Mills sterling silver Victorian snuff box. Hallmarked…

Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Nathaniel Mills sterling silver Victorian snuff box. Hallmarked C.1840's. Approx 7.5 cm long. 59g.

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Hunting Scene Snuff Box

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham (date mark rubbed); maker Thomas Shaw. Gilded interior. Top embossed with hunting scene; bottom with verse 'Friendship's voiceË a fragrant story'. Length 7.5 cm. Weight 105g

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 George III silver rare satchel form snuff box, fine engraved…

George III Silver Satchel Snuff Box, London 1817

A George III silver rare satchel form snuff box, fine engraved detail including diaper and scroll designs. London 1817 by 'WE', various makers listed including William Eaton, William Edwards etc. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 5.4 cm x 3.3 cm

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

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,…

A Victorian Scottish silver snuff box, maker?s mark Jn,…

Scottish Silver Snuff Box, Edinburgh 1837

A Victorian Scottish silver snuff box, maker?s mark Jn, Edinburgh 1837

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

A Victorian silver snuff box, shaped oval with an engraved…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Coastal Landscape Engraving

A Victorian silver snuff box, shaped oval with an engraved coastal landscape within a foliate scroll and lattice border; presentation engraved under 'Mr a young, Blaydon Main Colliery, 1858'; Edward Smith, Birmingham 1845. Width 8 cm

Silver snuff box George IV, Birmingham 1826, 173grams

George IV Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1826

Silver snuff box George IV, Birmingham 1826, 173grams

Two sterling silver boxes, various dates and makers, comprising…

Sterling Silver Oval & Rectangular Boxes by Various Makers

Two sterling silver boxes, various dates and makers, comprising an oval table box, with family crest engraved to top, by Crichton Brothers, London, circa 1953 with Coronation mark and Britannia mark. The snuff box of shaped rectangular form, with bright…

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian snuff box having a…

Victorian Sterling Silver Floral Snuff Box

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian snuff box having a shaped & hand-engraved body with floral decoration, gold-gilt interior & a hinged lid. Inscibed 'To Robert Keys Esq Fort Lodge From Eugene & Elizabeth Shirny' Birmingham, 1872, maker Robert…

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…

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked…

George III Sterling Silver Satchel Snuff Box

George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked Birmingham, 1816, I.S (John Shaw), beautifully made in the form of a satchel bag, with engine turned engraving and inscription, with gilt interior, total weight 61gm, 6 x 4 cm

A George IV sterling silver table top snuff box, 1820 London,…

George IV Silver Snuff Box with Fox Armorial

A George IV sterling silver table top snuff box, 1820 London, with maker's mark for Christopher John Buckler, a refined engine turned box with an applied cushion form rococo border, the lid centred with a circular cartouche bearing a seated fox armorial,…

An Art Deco silver snuff box by Cartier, circa 1925, with…

Cartier Art Deco Silver Snuff Box

An Art Deco silver snuff box by Cartier, circa 1925, with vacant cartouche and engine turned striped cover, protruding semicircle clasp, gilt interior, hallmarked Cartier sterling.

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 Georgian sterling silver snuff box, 1835, hallmarked…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Thomas Shaw (1835)

A Georgian sterling silver snuff box, 1835, hallmarked Birmingham, by Thomas Shaw, with gilt interior. Length 8 cm, weight 83grams

An early Victorian historical presentation engraved quality…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Historical Presentation Engraving

An early Victorian historical presentation engraved quality silver snuff box, rectangular form, scroll engraved, the lid with an applied heavy cast floral border framing the presentation engraved top, 'PRESENTED TO Robert Maziere Esq. BY A FEW ATTACHED…

An English sterling silver snuff box engraved ' presented to…

Engraved English Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1852

An English sterling silver snuff box engraved ' presented to David Fenton upon his leaving Perth by a number of his friends as a mark of their Respect & Esteem, April 1852', made by John Taylor & John Perry, Birmingham, circa 1844. Interior with original…

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

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 Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked…

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…

A Victorian sterling silver table top snuff box, 1889…

Victorian Silver Maple Leaf Snuff Box

A Victorian sterling silver table top snuff box, 1889 Birmingham, with maker's mark for George Unite & Sons, an elongated box of serpentine profile decorated throughout with engraved, maple leaves, a large cloud shaped vacant cartouche to the lid,…

English Georgian silver snuff box with embossed lid (maker's…

Georgian Embossed Silver Snuff Box

English Georgian silver snuff box with embossed lid (maker's stamp)

An early 19th century silver and pique oval snuff box, the…

Early 19th Century Silver and Pique Snuff Box

An early 19th century silver and pique oval snuff box, the hinged lid with mother-of-pearl and brass inlay in a radiating fan type decorative design. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 8.9 cm x 6.4 cm

A George III sterling silver shaped snuff box by William Pugh,…

Assorted Sterling Silver Snuff and Casket Boxes

A George III sterling silver shaped snuff box by William Pugh, Birmingham 1814, a Dutch ' bucket' shaped box and two Dutch casket shaped boxes

A Georgian sterling silver snuff box 1821 Birmingham, by John…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1821 Birmingham

A Georgian sterling silver snuff box 1821 Birmingham, by John Lawrence & Co with concealed hinge and engine turned decoration, height: 1.4 cm, width 7 cm depth 4.2 cm

A 19th century South African silver snuff box, rectangular,…

19th Century South African Silver Snuff Box by Twentyman

A 19th century South African silver snuff box, rectangular, with a circular engraved cartouche within a leaf border; Laurence Twentyman c.1830. 6 x 4.5 cm

A George IV silver snuff box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1829…

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box, Hunting Scene, 1829

A George IV silver snuff box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1829 of rectangular form, the hinged top with a hunting scene, gilt interior, marked to inside cover and base and with inscription to base' To John Calfield/From his Father/August 1858', some wear…

A George IV Scottish silver snuff box. Canted rectangular form…

George IV Scottish Silver Snuff Box, 1826

A George IV Scottish silver snuff box. Canted rectangular form with inverted lobed sides, the exterior with engraved floral and foliate scroll decoration and internal steel rasp. Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1826

A sterling silver presentation table snuff box by Asprey,…

Asprey Sterling Silver Buckingham Palace Snuff Box

A sterling silver presentation table snuff box by Asprey, London, the top engraved with a scene of Buckingham Palace, gilt interior allmarked London, 1993. Original Asprey box.mm, length 7.7 cm, width 46 height 2 cm.mm, width 92g

Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box having a gilt wash interior,…

Austro-Hungarian Silver Snuff Box, Engraved, 1865

Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box having a gilt wash interior, engraved with dedication to Dr Bruder. Possibly Prague, 1865, maker as. Condition good, some wear to the gilt interior. Length 9 cm. Weight 108g

Frederick Marson, Birmingham 1871 snuff box rectangular,…

Engraved Snuff Box with Inscription, Birmingham 1871

Frederick Marson, Birmingham 1871 snuff box rectangular, profusely engraved with foliate work, inscribed 'Presented to/Mr Anderson/Whithorn/by the pupils as a mark of their esteem/for him as their teacher/Feb 1872', weight 150 grams, 9 x 6 x 2 cm

George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

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:…

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, Birmingham,…

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 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

Important Victorian silver snuff box, the top engraved and gilt…

Victorian Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box

Important Victorian silver snuff box, the top engraved and gilt interior. Maker: Nathaniel Mills. Birmingham, 1833. 129gm

Neillo 84 silver snuff box, decorated with palace scene and…

Neillo Silver Snuff Box with Palace Scene and Armorial

Neillo 84 silver snuff box, decorated with palace scene and armorial to reverse, marked to rim

William IV snuff box, Birmingham C1835 by Gervais Wheeler gilt…

Gervais Wheeler William IV Snuff Box

William IV snuff box, Birmingham C1835 by Gervais Wheeler gilt interior clear Hallmarks

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

A George IV sterling silver table top snuff box, probably 1828…

George IV Silver Snuff Box by Nathaniel Mills

A George IV sterling silver table top snuff box, probably 1828 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Nathaniel Mills, rectangular and of slightly cushion form and waisted profile, simply, decorated with trios of parallel grooves to the lid and base, fine ribs…

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, mark of Edward Smith,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Engravings and Inscription

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, mark of Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1853, of rectangular shape with a gilded interior, the cover, base and sides engraved with scrolls, the lid engraved 'Presented to P. H. Swanton Esq. Loyds Agent. By Captain S Ellis…

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box marked for…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Thomas Shaw (1832-33)

Antique Georgian sterling silver snuff box marked for Birmingham 1832-33 by Thomas Shaw maker, 61.3 grams, approx 2 cm high, 7 cm wide, 4 cm deep

A George III sterling silver snuff box, 1817 London, with…

George III Silver Satchel Snuff Box, 1817 London

A George III sterling silver snuff box, 1817 London, with maker's mark We, probably William Elliot, the delightfully crafted box fashioned as a satchel, with prick work and wriggle work decoration; hallmarked to the gilt interior. Silver weight 49gr.…

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1859, makers…

Engraved Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1859

Victorian sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1859, makers Neill & Cook, engraved decoration, with well engraved dedication dated 1871. Length 8.5 cm, weight 92grams approx.

An early/mid-19th century Chinese silver snuff box in the…

Chinese Silver Snuff Box with English-style Decoration

An early/mid-19th century Chinese silver snuff box in the English manner, heavy gauge, rectangular form, fine banded rope type decoration, plain interior, the interior lid with 'hallmarks' being those for the noted Chinese maker Yatshing of Canton,…

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 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

Beautiful Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box

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

Antique late Georgian sterling silver snuff box, with an engine…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836

Antique late Georgian sterling silver snuff box, with an engine turned body, and passion vine borders, original interior gilt, marked Birmingham, 1836, approx 1.5 cm high, 8 cm long, 4.5 cm wide

A good Victorian sterling silver snuff box, rectangular with a…

Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Frederick Marson

A good Victorian sterling silver snuff box, rectangular with a shaped edge and decorated with scroll type borders, guilded interior. Maker Frederick Marson, Spencer Street, Birmingham. Hallmarked Birmingham 1866. 8.5 x 6 x 2 cm

A collection of three boxes comprising a sterling silver topped…

Assorted Antique Boxes and Compacts

A collection of three boxes comprising a sterling silver topped glass box, London 1856, a snuff box by Taylor & Perry, Birmingham 1898 and a Japanese brass musical compact, the largest 9 x 6 x 3.5 cm

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…

Lovely George III sterling silver snuff box and cover,…

George III Silver Snuff Box with Inscription

Lovely George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1829, T.S (Thomas Shaw), of rectangular form inscribed to centre 'Presented to// William heron M.D//Professor of natural Philosophy//by a few friends// who attended his first…

A quality Victorian silver snuff box, by specialist box maker,…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box by Edward Smith 1853

A quality Victorian silver snuff box, by specialist box maker, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1853.

A cartouche shaped sterling silver snuff box with hardstone set…

Sterling Silver Cartouche Snuff Box with Hardstone Lid

A cartouche shaped sterling silver snuff box with hardstone set lid, length 7 cm

A Georgian sterling silver snuff box, the curved shape with a…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box by John Shaw

A Georgian sterling silver snuff box, the curved shape with a gilt interior, John Shaw, Birmingham, 1809. Provenance: Ken Cavill collection, length 7.5 cm, width 4 cm, Wt 65 grams

A George III sterling silver table top snuff box, probably 1819…

George III Silver Snuff Box with Rococo Floral Thumbpiece

A George III sterling silver table top snuff box, probably 1819 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Thomas Bartleet, an engine turned lid with an applied rococo style floral thumbpiece, finely, ribbed to the sides, gilt washed to the interior & Hallmarked…

Antique late Georgian sterling silver snuff box, with an engine…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836

Antique late Georgian sterling silver snuff box, with an engine turned body, and passion vine borders, original interior gilt, marked Birmingham, 1836, approx 1.5 cm high, 8 cm long, 4.5 cm wide

Sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1832 by Nathaniel Mills

1832 Birmingham Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Nathaniel Mills

Sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1832 by Nathaniel Mills