![Treen : A carved shoe snuff box modelled as a heeled boot with sliding top and inlaid brass detail.: Treen : A carved shoe snuff box modelled as a heeled boot with sliding top and inlaid brass detail. Approx. 3 1/2" high Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descripti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179717955_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
Brass Snuff Boxes & Tobacco Boxes
![Treen : A carved shoe snuff box modelled as a heeled boot with sliding top and inlaid brass detail.: Treen : A carved shoe snuff box modelled as a heeled boot with sliding top and inlaid brass detail. Approx. 3 1/2" high Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descripti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179717955_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![Two brass and copper tobacco boxes, Iserlohn and Dutch, mid-18th century: Two brass and copper tobacco boxes, Iserlohn and Dutch, mid-18th centuryUnterschiedliche Dosen aus Messing und Kupfer. Eine Iserlohn'sche Tabakdose, auf dem Deckel die geprägten Portraitmedaillons de](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706783_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![Antique Chinese Copper Brass Paktong Tobacco Box: Antique Chinese Copper Brass Paktong Reticulated Tobacco Box. Measures 3 inches x 2.5 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![Two 19thC brass snuff / tobacco boxes of oval form, one engraved Thomas Oldham. Together with an: Two 19thC brass snuff / tobacco boxes of oval form, one engraved Thomas Oldham. Together with an early 20thC example of oval form engraved James Edwards 1904 Hay Trusser Hereford. Largest approx. 3 1/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179717998_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![Treen : A carved snuff box modelled as a heeled shoe with hinged lid and inlaid brass detail.: Treen : A carved snuff box modelled as a heeled shoe with hinged lid and inlaid brass detail. Approx. 4 1/4" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179717957_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![Treen : A 19thC shoe snuff box with sliding top and inlaid brass detail. Approx. 2 3/4" long Please: Treen : A 19thC shoe snuff box with sliding top and inlaid brass detail. Approx. 2 3/4" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179717980_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![Treen : A 19thC shoe snuff box with sliding top and inlaid brass detail. Approx. 3" long Please: Treen : A 19thC shoe snuff box with sliding top and inlaid brass detail. Approx. 3" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to pr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179717978_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![Treen : A 19thC snuff box modelled as a shoe with hinged top and inlaid brass detail, dated 1865.: Treen : A 19thC snuff box modelled as a shoe with hinged top and inlaid brass detail, dated 1865. Approx. 3 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within description](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179717970_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![ENGLISH / DUTCH BRASS TOBACCO / SNUFF BOXES, LOT OF FOUR: ENGLISH / DUTCH BRASS TOBACCO / SNUFF BOXES, LOT OF FOUR, each with hinged lid, including a narrow oblong example with copper sides, engraved with the Creche on top and a similar scene to th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539967_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
News about Brass Snuff Boxes & Tobacco Boxes
![George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sworders-Dec-13-George-III-brass-mortar.jpg)
George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
![Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/165738183_1_x.webp)
Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Estimated at $5,000-$10,000, a 14th-century candlestick made during the classical period of Mamluk artistic production hammered for $100,000 and sold for $125,000 with buyer’s premium at Leland Little on December 1. The 9in high silver-inlaid brass candlestick was likely used in court ceremonies or celebrations to honor the reigning potentate — either […]
![Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0609_b1191_lead.jpg)
Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
![Furniture Specific: Brass with class](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012_0206_Brass_lead.jpg)
Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]