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A number of small dents to this box mainly concentrated on the base area, the hinge is missing part of its hinge pin and will require some attention. Mar 15, 2018 explore dennis2722s board silver pill and snuff boxes. You can also make an appointment for our whats it worth fridays, where you will meet oneonone with our specialists at grays auctioneers, located at 10717 detroit ave, cleveland, oh, 44102, or call 216. A george iv silver snuff box with a fox hunting scene collectorsnet. Italian 800 silver scene man and woman enamel snuff or pill box gold wash.

Italian silver and enamel snuff box, cowans auction. Brass sheet with relief decoration in the style of the renaissance. Napoleon bonaparte was said to prefer narrow oval boxes with hinged lids created from dark tortoiseshell, lined with gold, and ornamented with cameos or antique medals, in gold or silver. Oct 27, 2017 an important group of french xviii century gold and enamel snuff boxes and bonbonnieres. Nov 16, 2016 a russian silver and niello doubleopening snuff box, moscow, circa, 1825, together with another cigarette case, st. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Snuff boxes were used by everyone, including royalty.

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Early victorian sterling solid silver fleam needle case. Antique sterling silver see our recent acquisitions page. Stamped on the tail fin with continental silver marks and a london import mark for 1899. Throughout european and colonial history in the 18th and 19th centuries the snuff box was perhaps the major personal, and often bespoke, possession. Antique snuff box silver 800, made in italy, aprox year 1920. A george iv silver snuff box with a fox hunting scene on the cover, chased borders and engine turned. Sterling silver snuff boxes and tobacco boxes 1stdibs.

Antique chased silver snuff box set with fine italian micromosaic. Sterling silver repousse marquetry wood jewelry box by valori italy mythological. Faberge imperial presentation snuff box featuring the monogram of emperor nicholas ii of russia made before 1896 by finnish goldsmith august wilhelm holmstrom under the supervision of russian jeweller carl faberge on display in the faberge museum in saint petersburg, russia. A rare victorian novelty silver antique fish which opens into a box. Italian solid silver c1750 neoclassical snuff box, possibly naples. Originally made of carved wood, ivory and iron, examples in silver and gold were, by. There is very little craftsmanship present in common snuff boxes. Cartoucheform, the bottom richly embossed with cscrolls, fruit and shells. See more ideas about antiques, antique boxes and decorative boxes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.

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Made circa 1890, this french, antique, sterling silver snuff box has been engraved throughout and has an image of queen and consort on the front. We have been collecting, buying and selling snuffboxes for nearly 50 years. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. In china, snuff bottles were used, usually available in two forms, both made of glass. Hallmarked with 800, no other marks, as usually in that time in italy. Stunning quality italian silver and enamel snuff box. No dings or dents to the box, it closes nice and tight. A fine, beautifully detailed antique italian snuff box, pill box or cosmetic patch box. Snuff boxes for sale at online auction rare collectibles. Snuff box painted with scenes from the gospels, made in italy, tinglazed earthenware with hinged silver mount. Well help you to work out whether its worth paying extra for a highend version or whether youre getting just as good a deal by getting the cheaper item. An illustrated description of more significant pieces, sometimes uncommon often unusual. Offered in catawikis italian silver auction pre1945.

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This listing is for a very fine rare silver snuff box with beautiful cherubs and. George v silver table snuff box waxantiques silver dealers. The clasp is in engraved silver with cabochon green gemstone mount, interior is gold washed. Stunning quality italian silver and enamel snuff box florence. A famous silver communal snuff box kept at the entrance of the house was destroyed in an air raid during world war ii with a replacement being subsequently presented to the house by winston churchill. Antique and vintage historical memorabilia 1,841 for sale. Art deco silver, gold, and jeweled snuff box by jens sigsgaard. Home silver snuff boxes, vinaigrettes, vesta cases. The red tone of the inlay on this box has been achieved by mixing the gold with copper. Antique c1820 solid silver snuff box with exotic inlays antique c1820 solid silver snuff box wit antique c1830 shoe boot snuff box fine pique inlay work antique c1830 shoe boot snuff box fine p new vintage antique style brass tobacco snuff or pill b new vintage antique style brass tobacco terrific antique georgian english hand. The distinctive geometrical precision of the cisele pattern, exclusive to parker sonnet, was inspired by a 17thcentury english silver snuff box.

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An early 19th century swiss gold and enamelled snuff box makers mark of g g possibly a partnership of joseph guidon and david gide, the enamel signed richter, geneva circa 1805. A snuff box is simply a container in which the pulverized tobacco was kept. For sale on 1stdibs the small rectangular silver snuff box, chased with foliage decorations and featuring a hinged back, is set with a detailed micromosaic. A fine quality italian sterling silver cigarette case by fratelli cacchione, milan c. Shop historical memorabilia and other antique and vintage collectibles from the worlds best furniture dealers. Italian silver and enamel snuff box, box with hinged lid and central polychrome enamel painting of 18th century courting couple in drawing room with engraved floral surround, infilled with opaque cobalt blue surround and translucent blue over engraved ground surround which extends to both ends of box.

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