Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817.
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817.
Sterling Silver
$3,800
Scottish Horn Snuff Mull
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large, inlaid with crystal, amber and silver. Engraved with thistles, inside cover carved 1741, Wilm. Ruthven, WH. Provenance; Fountain Walker collection.
Other
Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39
Located in valatie, NY
Rare and Unusual Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Box With Attached Spoon By Andrew Wilkie c1838/39.
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique Silver Niello Scottish Bagpipe Player Snuff Box, Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Fine silver, niello and vermeil silver antique snuff box depicting a handsome Scottish bagpipe player performing in a bucolic countryside setting. 19th Century The Scottish bagpipe p...
Silver
Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and highly unusual collection of eight Scottish horn snuff mulls, assembled over many years by a dedicated enthusiast. Examples of this quality and variety are seldom encounte...
Silver
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 2 3/4 inches diameter at widest ...
Sterling Silver
George III Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull, Scotland, Ca. 1790-1810. There is a sterling silver disc on the top of the hinged lid that is...
Sterling Silver
Georgian (George III) Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull, having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 1 1/2 inches diameter at widest ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional Scottish sterling silver snuff/table box has an oval cylindrical form.
Gold, Sterling Silver
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker whose mark was registered (IR) in Edinburgh and was known only in 1823. Period : Ge...
Silver
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely Scottish Provincial Decoration : Silver mounted cowrie shell with monogram, parcel gi...
Silver
19th 12 Scottish Snuff Box
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Collection of Scottish snuff boxes composed by horn mounted in silver.
Silver
Rare Scottish Table Snuff Mull, Dated 1873
By John Wakelin & William Taylor
Located in Brussels, BE
Second half of the 19th Century The ram’s with scrolling horns inset with a silver box headed by a pink semi-precious stone the cover of the box with a cartouche inscribed William T...
Silver
George III Scottish Silver Hidden Compartment Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
A fine quality George III Scottish silver Snuff Box of perfectly plain rectangular form with canted corners and silver gilt interior, a trick opening second cover to the lid opening ...
Unavailable
H 0.84 in W 3.53 in D 2.25 in
Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine William IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover depicting a fine village scene with horses, dogs and people in the courtyard, the s...
Silver
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H 1.13 in W 1.63 in D 4 in
Rare Antique Scottish 'Signed' J. Chalmers Burr Wood Mauchline Ware Snuff Box
By J. Chalmers
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare antique Scottish burr wood Mauchline ware snuff box Maker: J Chalmers (faintly signed in bottom of inside) Auchinleck, near Mauchline, is in East Ayrshire, Scotland Fa...
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H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Oversized Walnut Root Snuff Box with Theatrical Scenes Scottish, circa 1840-1850
Located in London, GB
A superb oversized walnut root snuff box with fine penwork depicting two scenes including a rent day & also a theatrical scene with the words "Cutty Sark" Scottish c.1840-50 We ar...
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H 1 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Early 19th Century Gilt Metal and Agate Snuff Box, Scottish Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The large and hinged gilt metal oval body having a running band of embossed thistle motifs, encasing two conforming agate panels with graduated white and brown striations.
Agate, Ormolu
Grand Antique Scottish Ram's Horn Snuff Mull c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very grand table-top snuff box which would have stood in a very grand home, made from a large Ram's horn with silver plated fittings including two bun feet.
Silver Plate
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H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 2.5 in
An extremely fine & rare early George I Standing Scottish Snuff Canister
Located in London, GB
The Canister is oval in form with a waisted shape. The horn main body has upper and lower silver mounts, which are beautifully shaped to simulate scrolls and foliate motifs. The main...
Georgian Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Ceorge III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull with hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790-1810. There is a shield-shaped sterling silver cartouche ...
Sterling Silver
1850s Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate and Citrine Vesta Box
By David Crichton Rait
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver, agate and citrine vesta box; an addition to our 19th century silver boxes collection. This antique Scottish s...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.75 in W 1.6 in D 1.6 in
George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette, Possibly Scottish, and Made circa 1830
Located in London, GB
This very rare and exceptionally fine George IV silver gilt and bloodstone Vinaigrette was made most probably in Scotland circa 1830. This very fine example has an unusual deep squar...
Sterling Silver
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H 1.75 in W 1.3 in D 0.25 in
Silver `Scottish Market’ Puzzle Agate Vesta Case, Chester 1891 J W Kirwan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver 'Scottish Market’ puzzle Agate Vesta case, Chester 1891 J. W. Kirwan. Rectangular cushion form with push 'puzzle’ hinge to open. Covers set with various coloured agate...
3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing & Snuff Box Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing & Snuff box objects.
Paper
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Almost certainly Scottish provincial Decoration : Hinged silver cover with repousse and...
Silver
19th Century Scottish Rams Head Snuff or Mull Box
Located in New York, NY
Unique 19th century Scottish ram's head snuff or mull box inscribed "Kandahar, 1880 - presented to the Sergeants Mess From The Officers of the 72nd".
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Scottish Antique Silver Mounted Hoof Table Snuff Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and impressive Scottish silver metal mounted rams hoof table snuff box mounted with a citrine and dating from the early to mid 19th century.
Horn, Animal Skin
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H 11.25 in W 23.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Scottish Sheffield Silver Mounted Snuff Mull & Inkwell, Circa 1893
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Scottish Sheffield Silver Mounted Snuff Mull and Inkwell, Circa 1893. Hallmarked "Walker & Hall" of Sheffield, England. Per the last 2 photos the inkwell piece can be remove...
Sheffield Plate
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H 9.75 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Scottish Silver-Plate Mounted Ram's Horn Snuff Mull, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Scottish Silver-Plate Mounted Ram's Horn Snuff Mull, Circa 1880.
Silver Plate
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H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Cairngorm Snuff Mull Ram's Horn Edinburgh 1884
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Scottish sterling silver mounted ram's horn snuff mull, set with a large cairngorm gemstone, Edinburgh 1884, by silversmith Peter MacGregor Westren. This rare Scottish...
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Blue Agate and Gilt Metal Rectangular Snuff Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A mid-19th century blue agate and gilt metal rectangular snuff box, with a deep ocean blue agate top and bottom, gilt metal body with a ball and wire snap closure, which holds tightl...
Agate
19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exceptional 19th century Scottish vesta case is crafted from finely polished banded agate, admired for its striking natural striations in shades of brown, grey, white, and smoky...
Agate, Metal, Ormolu, Bronze
Victorian Scottish Silver-Gilt Hardstone Vinaigrette, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Victorian Scottish silver-gilt hardstone vinaigrette, mid-19th century. Tapering barrel shaped form with dome hinged quartz.
Two Antique Scottish Geometric Agate Gilt Bronze Matchsafes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two antique Scottish geometric agate gilt bronze matchsafes, both with unique inlaid specimen agate work, retaining the dividing metal strike Larger one measures 2.5" long x .75 wid...
Agate, Bronze
19th Century Scottish Hand-Carved Table Snuff Box, Tam O'shanter
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent hand-carved Scottish table snuff box. The hinged lid is carved with Tam O'Shanter riding over the bridge over the Doon with the witch in pursuit, the thumbpiece a bu...
Fruitwood
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H 1.5 in W 3 in D 2.13 in
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) helmet cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790. Sterling is beautifully etched, Measures 3 inches wide x...
Sterling Silver
Collection of 21 Mid 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Collection of 21 Mid 19th Century Snuff Boxes with Various Expressions and Decorative Finishes, Made in Scotland Various Sizes All Less than 4 inches long x 3 inches deep x 2 inc...
Lacquer
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H 1.23 in W 2.25 in D 0.4 in
Victorian Silver & Enamel 'Scottish Pipers' Vesta Case, Sampson Mordan, 1900
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine Victorian silver and enamel Vesta case of rectangular form with flat hinged lid, the face with inset enamel panel depicting four Scottish Pipers (possibly from the Gordon...
Silver
George III Scottish Silver Hidden Compartment Snuff Box
By Charles Marshall
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality George III Scottish silver Snuff Box of perfectly plain rectangular form with canted corners and silver gilt interior, a trick opening second cover to the lid opening ...
Silver
17th Century Ram Horn Snuff Box and Inkwell
By Sheffield
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
17th century ram horn snuff box and ram horn inkwell. Genuine ram horn with silver plated tip and top. Top is inscribed "Horn From First Prize Ram - Bred By Col. McCrae Invernesshire...
Sheffield Plate
Regency Scottish Horn Mull Snuff Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Regency Scottish sheep horn mull snuff box with sterling silver mounts, circa 19th century.
Sterling Silver
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,085 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
$30,047
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
$37,826
H 0.48 in W 2.6 in D 1.89 in
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Music box’s sound recording available on request Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, ...
Gold, Enamel
$795
H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca 1810. Measures 3 1/2 inches long x 2 1/4 inches deep x 2 1/4 inches high. Dark areas...
Brass
$895
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's. Measures 3 inches long x 2 inches deep x almost 2 inches...
Sterling Silver
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.