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

Austro-Hungarian Silver Snuff Box, Vienna 19th Century

Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box having a gilt wash interior & machine marked detail. Vienna, circa 19th century, maker Atf. Condition good, minor wear. Length 8.5 cm. Weight 127g

A George III sterling silver shaped snuff box by John Shaw,…

Georgian Silver Snuff Box with Horse and Buggy Engraving

A George III sterling silver shaped snuff box by John Shaw, Birmingham 1810 engraved with a panel of a horse drawn buggy on a lattice ground, 7.5 x 5 cm, 60 grams

William IV sterling silver snuff box Birmingham 1835, maker…

William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1835

William IV sterling silver snuff box Birmingham 1835, maker (possibly) Joseph Willmore, monogrammed to lid, gilt washed interior, length 7 cm

A Victorian silver table snuff box, oblong, engine-turned and…

Victorian Silver Table Snuff Box by Robert Thornton

A Victorian silver table snuff box, oblong, engine-turned and with vacant cartouche; Robert Thornton, Birmingham 1876. Width 9.5 cm. Weight approx 180g.

A George III silver navette snuff box with flush-hinged cover,…

George III Silver Navette Snuff Box, London 1804

A George III silver navette snuff box with flush-hinged cover, engraved with wrigglework and with monogrammed cartouche, Peter, Anne & William Bateman, London 1804. Length 92 mm

An antique Dutch silver snuff box, of unusual shape, with…

1844 Dutch Silver Snuff Box with Shield

An antique Dutch silver snuff box, of unusual shape, with central shield, circa 1844. Weight 21.6 grams.

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…

An early George III silver and mother-of-pearl shell snuff box,…

George III Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box

An early George III silver and mother-of-pearl shell snuff box, D-form, the shell body cut with panels in relief, the silver hinged lid marked to the interior with maker 'W.C.'. 6.8 x 4 x 3.3 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181.

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

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…

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

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…

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

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 sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham,…

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…

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

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,…

A 19th century silver and ivory mounted snuff box, the lid set…

Silver and Ivory Snuff Box with Carved Bust

A 19th century silver and ivory mounted snuff box, the lid set with a carved ivory panel in high relief as the bust of a young woman, the body engraved with scrolls and florals, stamped 'SILVER'. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 6.1 cm,…

A heavy silver table snuff box in William IV style, casket…

Silver Table Snuff Box with London Hospital Clubs Union Crest

A heavy silver table snuff box in William IV style, casket shape with swollen walls chased with florals, the hinged lid with conforming border and machine engraving framing a crest of the London Hospital Clubs Union, gilt washed interior with presentation…

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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,…

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.

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.…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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)

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…

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…

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…

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

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 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.

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

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…

Silver snuff box George IV, Birmingham 1826, 173grams

George IV Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1826

Silver snuff box George IV, Birmingham 1826, 173grams

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

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

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

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

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…

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 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.

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.

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

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…

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'

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.

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 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…