An excellent quality silver snuff box with engine turned finish and gilt finish. Good gauge of silver, pretty swirling chased decoration, vacant cartouche. Antique chased silver snuff box set with fine italian. Sir arthur gilbert and his wife rosalinde formed one of the worlds great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Shop sterling silver snuff boxes and tobacco and other sterling silver boxes from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. The micromosaic panel is set to the top of the box within a rectangular silver gilt frame. An italian silver gilt snuff box, venice, late 18thearly 19th century circular, the cover engraved with an architectural roundel surrounded by leafy sprigs within a guilloche border, with sides and base with wrigglework borders 6. Crucifix, snuff box and medallion, two silver rings and one turquoise ring. A fabulous quality cape silver snuff box, in excellent condition, it has not seen much use many cape silver snuff boxes are worn from regular use. Snuffbox painted with scenes from the gospels, made in italy, tinglazed earthenware with hinged silver mount. Our site is set up to help you identify and value your snuff box. Distinguished designs and postwar silver including. More generally owned than a timepiece, a snuff box sometimes two and even three were carried represented a lasting reflection of personal status and taste. Jewish passover plate italian made sterling silver.
Petersburg, 19081917, scratched inventory number 1978, the portrait miniature by vasilii zuev. Superb quality c1916 london sterling silver essex crystal master snuff box. Grinding tobacco leaves in order to inhale the powder dates from the mid 17th century in europe however the first snuff boxes. An exceptional, fine and impressive antique austrian silver table snuff box. Beautiful italian vintage solid sterling silver 925 london import hallmarked pill patch snuff pocket box case 1975. Probably castelli snuffbox italian, probably castelli. This exceptional antique italian 18ct yellow gold snuff box has a rectangular rounded form. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The golden age of the snuff box is generally considered to be 1730 1830. An italian silvergilt snuff box, venice, late 18thearly 19th century circular, the cover engraved with an architectural roundel surrounded by leafy sprigs within a guilloche border, with sides and base with wrigglework borders 6. Antique georgian silver snuff box waxantiques silver dealers.
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique italian 18 carat yellow gold snuff box. Genuine silver snuff boxes for sale from trusted antique dealers. The curved box with wonderful deeply chased scroll design, high carat gold wash interior and sprung hinge. A silver snuff box with neoclassical hand engraved decoration, the top of a putti amongst columns surrounded by scroll decoration, the base with acountry scene surrounded by scroll decoration, the interior still nicely gilt hallmarks. Buy snuff spoon and get free shipping on aliexpress. The box is rectangular, it has a lovely thumbpiece, similar in shape to a cape dutch gable. It depicts a hunting scene of a stag being chased and attacked by four beagles in a landscape. A large early victorian sterling silver table snuff box hallmarked birmingham 1851 by edward smith. Snuff and snuffboxes in the 1700 and 1800s geri walton. French, english and italian furniture, association, american art on. Top decorated with an enamel painting depicting a pastoral scene featuring figures. Manually engraved on all sides, enameled on superior side and gilded on inside.
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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.
Bibliographic references citation, noteabstract, nal no rackham, bernard. The maker will be we as there are no known ve makers. The rim marked 85 in an oval italian 1704 mark for. With 119 rare and unusual reproductions of snuff boxes in varicolored gold, silver, ivory, and precious woods and stones curtis, mattoon monroe on. Sterling silver stamp snuff box antique nouveau victorian vintage tins. Vintage solid silver brandimarte pill snuff box stamped made in italy stamp. Georgian and other fine silver, including flatware and tea. Antique silver fish snuff box waxantiques silver dealers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Arthur gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to britain in 1996. Arabic german english spanish french hebrew italian japanese. This box once belonged to the italian tenor, enrico caruso 18731921.
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.
By the 18th century, the gold snuff box was the height of functional fashion. Likely germany or italy and rather newer production. Faberge 15 things a collector needs to know christies. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. Silver topped leather ring box, edinburgh 1994, the victorian ring box co.
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.
If youre still in two minds about snuff spoon and are thinking about choosing a similar product, aliexpress is a great place to compare prices and sellers. William eaton, registered as a plateworker in 18, died 1845, but mainly known for flatware. The plaque depicts a rural landscape with roman ruins and two figures standing in front of the ruins. A super quality and large sterling silver octagonal snuff box of good proportions and having simple elegant styling. If these boxes are marked, it will typically be by household name makers who operated well past the golden age of the snuff box. With 119 rare and unusual reproductions of snuff boxes in varicolored gold, silver. Apr 14, 2020 this box once belonged to the italian tenor, enrico caruso 18731921. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. See more ideas about antiques, bottle box and trinket boxes.
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.
Lucia, box with hinged lid and central poly chrome enamel painting of 18th century courting couple in a garden with engraved floral surround, infilled with two shades of blue enamel. The body of this antique gold snuff box is embellished with exceptional chased scrolling leaf decoration. Get the best deals on silver primary box indian antiques when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage british silver snuff box tobacco box in 2020 silver. Mar 22, 2007 fine gold box probably fashioned around the last years of the 18th century, the shell mark probably is the shell mark of hanau for 18carat gold see my article eighttenth century hanau gold boxes in. Sothebys auctions russian and silver vo,russian art. Unfortunately there are 3 apparently identical we marks to choose from. Swisher tobacco the convenient wholesalers of america, inc.
Our clientele comprise of members in the retail industry gas stations, convenient stores, gift shops, malls, and flea markets. An outstanding italian silver parcel gilt and enamel snuff box, dating to c 1940, the lid with fine quality enamelled classical scene with faux malachite. Antique silver snuff box of satchel form, birmingham 1819, t. An important group of french xviii century gold and enamel. Italian enameled silver snuff box mar 18, 2020 ishtar. Description of unidentified bodies encyclopedia titanica. Victorian antique us sterling silver boxes for sale ebay.
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.
Oval continental silver snuff box decorated with floral scenes and gilt interior. We are happy to share our experience and give free snuff box appraisals. A wonderful pressed horn snuff box dating back to c. Marked top and bottom at the side with french silver marks. This antique italian snuff box features a fine, micromosaic panel and silver gilt mounts. A 9 carat gold snuff box makers mark pls, london 1972 2 a watermans 18kr rolled gold fountain pen italian, together with a silver engineturned fountain pen, london. Isabella stewart gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. Antique and vintage historical memorabilia 1,841 for sale at 1stdibs. Sometimes the enamel was not applied directly to the box but painted on a separate sheet of silver, fired and then attached to the box.
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