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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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

Vintage silver plate lidded snuff box

Silver Plate Snuff Box with Lid

Vintage silver plate lidded snuff box

A sterling silver snuff box, hexagonal shaped, with foliate…

Foliate Hexagonal Sterling Silver Snuff Box

A sterling silver snuff box, hexagonal shaped, with foliate design. Height 3.5 cm. Weight 11.1g

A silver slide-action snuff box; F.H.Adams & Co., Birmingham…

Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1926

A silver slide-action snuff box; F.H.Adams & Co., Birmingham 1926

An oval silver snuff box, the hinged top rim-set with a sard…

Silver Snuff Box with Sard Cabochon Top

An oval silver snuff box, the hinged top rim-set with a sard cabochon

Antique silver snuff box chased with cherubs, garlands and…

Cherub Chased Antique Silver Snuff Box

Antique silver snuff box chased with cherubs, garlands and scroll work. Marks rubbed. Approx length 10 cm, 69 grams. Tests as silver

Sterling silver snuff box, possibly Middle Eastern. Embossed…

Embossed Sterling Silver Middle Eastern Snuff Box

Sterling silver snuff box, possibly Middle Eastern. Embossed decoration. Length 6 cm Weight 56grams approx

Georgian old Sheffield plate snuff box with pseudo hallmarked…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Snuff Box, Edward Smith, 1843

Georgian old Sheffield plate snuff box with pseudo hallmarked Birmingham 1843, by Edward Smith. 8.5 cm long, 3 cm high. Well worn and damage to hinge.

Sterling silver finely engraved snuff box

Engraved Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Sterling silver finely engraved snuff box

Ornate Dutch silver snuff box, purity 833/1000, W5.5 cm approx

Dutch Silver Snuff Box, 833 Purity, Ornate Design

Ornate Dutch silver snuff box, purity 833/1000, W5.5 cm approx

A small Dutch silver snuff box, shield shaped, the hinged cover…

Dutch Silver Wine-Makers Snuff Box, Chester 1903

A small Dutch silver snuff box, shield shaped, the hinged cover relief-decorated with wine-makers; spurious marks, imported by Boaz Landeck (London), Chester 1903

Pair of 19th century lacquered and inlayed silver snuff boxes

19th Century Inlayed Silver Snuff Boxes

Pair of 19th century lacquered and inlayed silver snuff boxes

Unmarked silver shallow snuff box

Shallow Silver Snuff Box

Unmarked silver shallow snuff box

Sterling silver snuff box stamped 925, weighs 24 grams

925 Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 24g

Sterling silver snuff box stamped 925, weighs 24 grams

A Cambodian repousse silver oval shaped snuff box with phoenix…

Cambodian Silver Snuff Box with Phoenix and Lion Design

A Cambodian repousse silver oval shaped snuff box with phoenix and lion to lid, and floral designs to sides. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 3 cm height, 5 cm long x 5 cm wide

A small round Cambodian silver snuff box finely decorated with…

Cambodian Silver Snuff Box with Animal Motifs

A small round Cambodian silver snuff box finely decorated with turtle, lion, dragon and phoenix and dragon to lid centre, longevity symbol incised on base 5 cm diameter x 3.5 cm height

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

Sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham

Birmingham Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham

George III walnut snuff box 6.8 cm wide

George III Walnut Snuff Box (6.8cm)

George III walnut snuff box 6.8 cm wide

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

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card suit Tracker.…

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Tracker & Snuff Box Set

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card suit Tracker. Together with a papier mache snuff box, length 8 cm (tracker)

Art Deco sterling silver, tobacco or table snuff box, with hand…

Art Deco Sterling Silver Engraved Snuff Box

Art Deco sterling silver, tobacco or table snuff box, with hand engraved line patterns to the body, marked SCK makers mark only, approx 129g, approx 4 cm high, 13 cm wide, 4 cm long

George IV sterling silver snuff box, marks rubbed, possibly…

George IV Silver Snuff Box with Engraving

George IV sterling silver snuff box, marks rubbed, possibly London circa 1820's. Maker SP (possibly Samuel Pike). Engraving to base and lid (engraving worn to lid). Length 6.5 cm Weight 38grams

Silver hunting dog snuff box, marked 925

925 Silver Hunting Dog Snuff Box

Silver hunting dog snuff box, marked 925

A 20th century silver lozenge form snuff box, hinged lid,…

Silver Lozenge Snuff Box, London Import Marks

A 20th century silver lozenge form snuff box, hinged lid, London import marks, length 6.5 cm

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…

Egyptian silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form, the…

Egyptian Silver Hieroglyph Snuff Box

Egyptian silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with hieroglyphs, total weight 18gm, length 4.5 cm

Silver snuff box marked for Birmingham 1909-1910. 30 grams in…

Birmingham Silver Snuff Box 1909-1910 - 30g

Silver snuff box marked for Birmingham 1909-1910. 30 grams in weight

A 19th century European silver snuff box, rectangular form,…

19th Century European Silver Snuff Box with Engraving

A 19th century European silver snuff box, rectangular form, fine machine engraving, length 6 cm

Sterling silver snuff box

Silver Snuff Box

Sterling silver snuff box

Good shell form & silver small snuff box shell form body, with…

Silver Snuff Box in Shell Form

Good shell form & silver small snuff box shell form body, with lid to base, marked for 'MER/SYDNEY/925,' length 4.5 cm

A silver snuff box. Marks obscured

Obscured Marks Silver Snuff Box

A silver snuff box. Marks obscured

A silver snuff box, circular, with relief decorated domed cover…

Parisian Silver Snuff Box with Relief Decoration

A silver snuff box, circular, with relief decorated domed cover and twist-fluted base, Paris. Wt 33.7g

George V sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London,1924,…

George V Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1924

George V sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London,1924, Ot&Bd, of rounded rectangular form with gilt interior, length 6 cm

A Georgian timber and sterling silver snuff box, 2 x 6 x 5 cm

Georgian Timber and Sterling Silver Snuff Box

A Georgian timber and sterling silver snuff box, 2 x 6 x 5 cm

A sterling silver snuff box, maker JMR Birmingham 1884 37gms 7…

JMR Birmingham Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1884

A sterling silver snuff box, maker JMR Birmingham 1884 37gms 7 cm long

An unusual George III silver snuff/tinder box, engraved…

George III Silver Snuff/Tinder Box with Engraved Design

An unusual George III silver snuff/tinder box, engraved panelled design, shaped thumbpiece to the hinged lid, the back with applied steel striking plate. the interior marked 'W', width 3.7 cm, depth 3.3 cm, height 1.1 cm.

An Edwardian silver curved oval table snuff box, boat form, the…

Edwardian Silver Snuff Box with Presentation Inscription

An Edwardian silver curved oval table snuff box, boat form, the engraved hinged lid with presentation inscription 'Wm. Johnston Esq. From Nelson Law Society 13.6.16'. Birmingham 1903 by John Edward Wilmot. Length 8.5 cm

George III ivory & pewter snuff box oval shape the detachable…

George III Ivory & Pewter Snuff Box with Coin Lid

George III ivory & pewter snuff box oval shape the detachable lid with applied coin, together with a smaller circular snuff/pill box with antique coin to lid.

George III sterling silver oblong snuff box plain form with…

George III Silver Snuff Box with Engraved Initials, 1803

George III sterling silver oblong snuff box plain form with engraved initials to the lid, London, 1803, maker, I.B

19th century European sterling silver oval snuff box, the…

European Sterling Silver Landscape Snuff Box, 1890

19th century European sterling silver oval snuff box, the hinged lid decorated in low relief with a landscape with figure and dog, import marks for London 1890, B.H.Joseph & Co (Barnet Henry Joseph)

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

Sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1835, maker Nathaniel…

1835 Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1835, maker Nathaniel Mills

19th century silver snuff box, with bright cut lid, tested as…

Antique Silver Snuff Box with Bright Cut Lid

19th century silver snuff box, with bright cut lid, tested as silver, 6 cm wide, 26 grams

Antique silver snuff box

Rare Antique Silver Snuff Box

Antique silver snuff box

Silver snuff box, Birmingham, 1915

Birmingham 1915 Silver Snuff Box

Silver snuff box, Birmingham, 1915

George V sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1920, maker…

1920 Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Robert Chandler

George V sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1920, maker Robert Chandler. Length 5.5 cm weight 48grams

A George IV silver snuff box, rectangular with basket weave…

George IV Silver Snuff Box with Basket Weave Pattern

A George IV silver snuff box, rectangular with basket weave pattern; Matthew Linwood, Birmingham 1822. Width 5.5 cm. (worn)

Early silver snuff box. Gilded interior, with interior…

Gilded Silver Snuff Box with Monogram and Inscription

Early silver snuff box. Gilded interior, with interior inscription 'The Gift of Sir G.H.W. Beaumont Bart'. Monogrammed to external cover. Wt.63g

Unusual Georgian snuff box and cover, of curved rectangular…

Georgian Pony Hair Snuff Box with Silver Monogram

Unusual Georgian snuff box and cover, of curved rectangular form, in papier mache, covered in pony hair set with silver monogram, length 7.5 cm

A large Dutch sterling silver snuff box

Dutch Sterling Silver Snuff Box

A large Dutch sterling silver snuff box

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London 1932-33 Silver snuff box from…

1932 London Silver Snuff Box Schofield Estate Sandall Howden

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London 1932-33 Silver snuff box from the Schofield Estate of Sandall Howden, approx 44.7grams and approx 4 cm x 5 cm

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

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…

Antique Dutch silver snuff box

Dutch Silver Snuff Box - Antique Rarity

Antique Dutch silver snuff box

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

George IV hallmarked sterling silver Nathaniel Mills snuff box.…

George IV Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Snuff Box

George IV hallmarked sterling silver Nathaniel Mills snuff box. Birmingham1829, maker Nathaniel Mills. Gilded interior. Missing insert. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 2.5 cm. Wt. 5g

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

Victorian sterling silver snuff box slender oblong shape, the…

Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Snuff Box, 1853

Victorian sterling silver snuff box slender oblong shape, the hinged lid with engraved and initialled cartouche, Birmingham, 1853, maker, Alfred Taylor

George III sterling silver oblong snuff box all-over reeded…

Reeded Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1810

George III sterling silver oblong snuff box all-over reeded decoration, Birmingham, 1810, maker, Samuel Robertson.

George III sterling silver oval snuff box the lid with engraved…

George III Silver Snuff Box, 1799

George III sterling silver oval snuff box the lid with engraved border and monogram, Birmingham, 1799, maker, Joseph Taylor.

Two Georgian sterling silver items: a vinaigrette and a snuff…

Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette and Snuff Box Set

Two Georgian sterling silver items: a vinaigrette and a snuff box, 1802 London, with maker's mark for John Robin, and 1826 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Taylor & Perry (snuff), a plain vinaigrette with rounded ends engraved M. Brown, twice hallmarked…

Austrian silver snuff box, marked 935, of rectangular form, the…

Austrian Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motifs

Austrian silver snuff box, marked 935, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with stylised floral motifs, with engine turned base, total weight 106gm, 8 x 6 cm

Sterling silver engine turned snuff box, of rectangular form,…

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Engine Turned Snuff Box

Sterling silver engine turned snuff box, of rectangular form, hallmarked, length 8 cm, total weight 100g

A sterling silver snuff box, oblong form, 8 cm in length, circa…

Oblong Sterling Silver Snuff Box, 1810

A sterling silver snuff box, oblong form, 8 cm in length, circa 1810

An antique sterling silver snuff box, of rectangular form with…

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Engraved Presentation

An antique sterling silver snuff box, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, with central panel to the lid engraved with the initials 'T.B'. Gilded interior. Applied grape and vine style thumb piece. Inside lid with presentation engraving: '…

A sterling silver snuff box, of rectangular form. Engine turned…

Geometric Sterling Silver Snuff Box

A sterling silver snuff box, of rectangular form. Engine turned finish with geometric pattern to the border and gilded interior. Scrolled lip thumb piece. Hallmarked: Birmingham 1971, maker S. J. R.

George IV small sterling silver snuff box marked Birmingham, SP,…

Small Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1820

George IV small sterling silver snuff box marked Birmingham, SP, 1820. Approx 4 cm long

Dutch silver 835 standard snuff box having an oval body, a…

Dutch Silver Snuff Box with Country Scene Lid

Dutch silver 835 standard snuff box having an oval body, a hinged lid depicting a Dutch country scene, raised foliate borders & a plain base Schoonhoven, 1973, maker de Leeuw den Bouter. Condition good, minor scratches to the base. Length 6.6 cm. Weight…

Edwardian VII sterling silver oval snuff box, hinged lid with…

Engraved Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1908

Edwardian VII sterling silver oval snuff box, hinged lid with allover engraved scrolling decoration, Birmingham 1908

'800' silver oval snuff box

'800' Silver Oval Snuff Box

'800' silver oval snuff box

Two antique silver items, the Victorian rectangular engraved…

Antique Silver Snuff Box and Vesta from Flower Collection

Two antique silver items, the Victorian rectangular engraved snuff box, Birmingham 1855 by David Pettifer, the ivy leaf engraved vesta hallmarked Chester 1901. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

A Georgian Scottish sterling silver snuff box. 1827 Perth…

Georgian Scottish Sterling Silver Masonic Snuff Box

A Georgian Scottish sterling silver snuff box. 1827 Perth Scotland, with maker's mark for John Pringle. The shaped rectangular hinged box with foliate scrolls throughout, having a central inscription to the lid with the Masonic insignia of the square and…

A 18th century silver and mother-of-pearl snuff box, with a…

18th Century Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box

A 18th century silver and mother-of-pearl snuff box, with a stand-away hinge, the base panel with old repair. 8.5 x 6.5 x 1.6 cm.

A Georgian sterling silver snuff box and a sterling silver…

Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box and Burner Set

A Georgian sterling silver snuff box and a sterling silver burner for a, spirit kettle, 1820s Birmingham, with maker's mark Ts, and 1812 London (probably) with maker's mark for Paul Storr (lid only), indistinct marks to base, a cushion profile box with…

A Victorian silver snuff box, long oval shape with serpentine…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1853

A Victorian silver snuff box, long oval shape with serpentine outline, the hinged lid with engraved cartouche and monogram. Birmingham 1853 by David Pettifer. Length 7 cm

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

Round sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham 1909, 7…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Snuff Box - 1909

Round sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham 1909, 7 cm diameter approx., 60 grams approx.

George V Scottish sterling silver snuff box plain slightly…

Scottish & Dutch Silver Snuff Boxes

George V Scottish sterling silver snuff box plain slightly bowed form, Edinburgh, 1912, makers, Hamilton & Inches, together with a mid 19th century Dutch silver snuff box.

George IV sterling silver oblong snuff box engine turned…

George IV Sterling Silver Engine Turned Snuff Box

George IV sterling silver oblong snuff box engine turned decoration to lid and base, fluted body, Birmingham, 1824, maker Tb

Victorian sterling silver oblong snuff box with engine turned…

Victorian Silver Snuff Box with Engine Turned Decoration

Victorian sterling silver oblong snuff box with engine turned decoration and shield with engraved initials, Birmingham, maker, Edward Smith.

William IV sterling silver snuff box oblong shape with rounded…

William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1834

William IV sterling silver snuff box oblong shape with rounded ends, engine turned decoration, London, 1834, makers, Sampson Mordan & Gabriele Riddle

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

Sterling silver snuff box Etc. Box marked 900; & silver -…

Sterling Silver Snuff Box and Match Lighter Set

Sterling silver snuff box Etc. Box marked 900; & silver - permanent match lighter. Wt. 86 cm (bo x )

George III sterling silver snuff box rectangular bowed shape,…

George III Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1807

George III sterling silver snuff box rectangular bowed shape, engraved foliate design and initial, Birmingham 1807

Edwardian sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Engraved Decoration

Edwardian sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked London, 1902, W.F.W, of rectangular form, with engraved decoration and Greek key border, total weight 71gm, 7 cm x 5 cm

Three snuff boxes, black papier mache with inlaid silver,…

18th Century Ottoman and English Snuff Boxes

Three snuff boxes, black papier mache with inlaid silver, English and ottoman Empire, 18th century, the largest 8.5 cm wide

Silver snuff box, of rectangular form, decorated with floral…

Floral Silver Snuff Box

Silver snuff box, of rectangular form, decorated with floral motifs to the lid and sides, with reeded base and gilt interior, total weight 37gm, length 6 cm

An Austrian silver and niello snuff box decorated with a…

Austrian Silver Niello Reindeer Snuff Box

An Austrian silver and niello snuff box decorated with a reindeer, Vienna 1872-1922, 9.5 x 6 cm

Snuff box Francis Clarke Birmingham 1838

1838 Birmingham Snuff Box by Francis Clarke

Snuff box Francis Clarke Birmingham 1838

Edwardian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

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:…

A Victorian silver snuff box, oblong with engine turned…

Victorian Engine Turned Silver Snuff Box

A Victorian silver snuff box, oblong with engine turned decoration. Birmingham 1860 by Edward Smith. Length 9 cm.

A Victorian silver snuff box, the lid with shaped cartouche,…

Victorian Engraved Silver Snuff Box

A Victorian silver snuff box, the lid with shaped cartouche, framed and all-over decoration of engraved scrolls. Length 5.5 cm. Birmingham 1887 by Hilliard & Thomason. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

A Victorian papier mache snuff box, rectangular form, the lid…

Victorian Silver-Bordered Papier Mache Snuff Box

A Victorian papier mache snuff box, rectangular form, the lid decorated with silver border and central medallion, length 8.5 cm.

A George III silver snuff box, curved rectangular form, shaped…

George III Silver Snuff Box with Linial Reeded Decoration

A George III silver snuff box, curved rectangular form, shaped for the hip, fine linial reeded decoration, the hinged lid revealing a gilded interior. 7.3 x 4.2 cm

George III hallmarked sterling silver snuff box hallmarked…

1816 Birmingham Sterling Silver Snuff Box

George III hallmarked sterling silver snuff box hallmarked Birmingham 1816