![A Russian Silver and Niello Decorated Snuff Box: A Russian Silver and Niello Decorated Snuff Box Moscow, Circa 1891 marked with '84' standard to interior 3 ozt 6 dwt 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 5/8 inches. Provenance: Aline Thorold (1869-1951) m. Ernest James W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/332420/179320947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617820)
Silver Snuff Boxes & Tobacco Boxes
![A Russian Silver and Niello Decorated Snuff Box: A Russian Silver and Niello Decorated Snuff Box Moscow, Circa 1891 marked with '84' standard to interior 3 ozt 6 dwt 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 5/8 inches. Provenance: Aline Thorold (1869-1951) m. Ernest James W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/332420/179320947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617820)
![HORN SNUFF BOX WITH PIQUÉ 17th or 18th Century Length 2".: HORN SNUFF BOX WITH PIQUÉ17th or 18th CenturyProbably English. Silver metal piqué forms a wreath around the perimeter of the top.Length 2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7634/330226/178024129_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715976607)
![Antique Meissen 800 Silver & Porcelain Snuff Box: DESCRIPTION: Antique Meissen Porcelain snuff box with cobalt blue color, ornate gilt foliate designs surrounding polychrome floral bouquets, completed with 800 silver fittings. Underglaze crossed swor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229844_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH NIELLO DECORATION: An antique Russian silver snuff box, adorned with scrolling floral niello decoration on the surface. This piece features a hinged lid and a luxurious gold-wash interior, exemplifying the elegance and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331859/179023859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717181638)
![Antique Victorian Black Lacquer Snuff Boxes: Collection of 4 Antique Victorian Black Lacquer Papier Mache Snuff Boxes. Octagonal box with silver inlay measures 3.5 x 2 x 1 inch H, smallest box measures 2.75 x 1.25 x 1 inch.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255994_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![A 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX: A 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX Moscow, rectangular with rounded long sides, the cover and base are decorated with figures in a rustic landscape, the interior gilded. 9cm long, 3.4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6530/332126/179153324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717326962)
![A Chinese silver 'dragon' box and a tobacco box, Sheng chang mark, 19th C.: Dim.: 15,5 x 10 x 7 cm (the 'dragon' box) Dim.: 17,5 x 8,5 cm (the tobacco box) Weight: 490 grams (the 'dragon' box) 245 grams (the tobacco box)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332467/179306978_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717661653)
![Antique French Etched Silver Snuff Box: DESCRIPTION: Antique silver snuff box etched with a scene on the lid of a town on a river and with braided foliage on sides. Hallmarked with Minerva head on side of lid indicating either 950 or 800 gr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229790_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![800 SILVER & ENAMEL HORSE HEAD SNUFF BOX: 800 SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH ENAMEL HORSE HEAD - 2.84ozt ; 3" x 2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1417/332505/179320277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614152)
![Two Russian .84 Silver Niello Snuff Boxes: Two Russian .84 Silver Niello Snuff Boxes. Comprising box depicting Peter the Great "Bronze Horseman" monument to cover and architectural scene to reverse, gold wash to exterior and interior; smaller](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/331812/178995518_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717112707)
![AN EDWARDIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX: AN EDWARDIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Chester 1911, oval, shaped for the pocket, the hinged cover engraved with the initials F.A.S. 8.5cm long, 2.5 troy ounces The marks on the gilde](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6530/332126/179153439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717326962)
![An early eighteenth-century silver snuff box, of shaved oval form, the hinged cover embossed to: An early eighteenth-century silver snuff box, of shaved oval form, the hinged cover embossed to resemble a scallop shell, engraved with foliate scrolls above the hinge, further engraved with the initi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6577/332242/179191305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717417149)
![A GEORGE IV SILVER SNUFF BOX: A GEORGE IV SILVER SNUFF BOX by Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1828, rectangular with a hinged cover, reeded to all six sides, applied floral-form thumbpiece, engraved EW, gilded interior. 6.2cm long, 1.5 tr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6530/332126/179153526_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717326962)
![A George III silver snuff box, Birmingham dated 1796 by John Thorton: A George III silver snuff box, Birmingham dated 1796 by John Thorton Elliptical form, hinged lid engraved with date 1796, gilt interior. Traces of gilding to the exterior. Maker’s mark IT only t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1569/331551/178877526_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717024991)
![A William IV silver snuff box, of rectangular form, the exterior with reeded decoration, with: A William IV silver snuff box, of rectangular form, the exterior with reeded decoration, with central rectangular cartouche engraved in script, 'WW', the hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6577/332242/179191303_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717417149)
![19th C. Levi & Salaman Silver & Crystal Snuff Box: 19th C. Levi & Salaman Silver & Crystal Snuff Box. L 4.5" x W 1.5" x H 2.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6631/330390/178112128_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716228946)
![A George III silver snuff box, of navette form, the exterior decorated with bright-cutting and: A George III silver snuff box, of navette form, the exterior decorated with bright-cutting and central cartouche with starburst surround, initialled in script 'MK' or similar, the hinged cover opens t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6577/332242/179191304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717417149)
![A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX Birmingham 1813, mark of John Shaw, the rectangular box with inverted: A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX Birmingham 1813, mark of John Shaw, the rectangular box with inverted corners, engine turned decoration and centred with initialled tab, gilded interior (1.6 troy ozs). 6](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/330677/178355193_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716478342)
![AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER SNUFF BOX of Prisoner of War interest. London 1814. 65.9 grams.: AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER SNUFF BOX of Prisoner of War interest. London 1814. 65.9 grams. 7 cm x 3.75 cm. Note: Inscribed to the interior 'Sint Eustatius Captured 1781, prize money paid 181](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450405_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![A Continental silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, of oval form, the body decorated with a foliate: A Continental silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, of oval form, the body decorated with a foliate border, inset with dual tortoiseshell panels, the body marked 800, possibly Italian, length 4.9cm, wei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6577/332242/179191298_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717417149)
![AN UNMARKED SILVER AND HARDSTONE SNUFF BOX: AN UNMARKED SILVER AND HARDSTONE SNUFF BOX of cartouche form, the hinged cover with chased decoration and inset with a bloodstone panel. 6.5cm long, 2.1 troy ounces gross](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6530/332126/179153576_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717326962)
![ANTIQUE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE AND TOBACCO BOX: A pair of early 20th-century smoking accessories. First. A silver cigarette case with hinged lid. Guilloche surface. The interior is gilt and has a holder. Unmarked. Second. A silver tobacco box with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/332667/179457110_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717760590)
![CHINESE EXPORT SILVER FLORAL SNUFF BOX w/ GOLD WASHED INTERIOR, QING DYN, PEONIES, CHRYSANTHEMUM,: CHINESE EXPORT SILVER FLORAL SNUFF BOX w/ GOLD WASHED INTERIOR, QING DYN, PEONIES, CHRYSANTHEMUM, BIRD A rounded rectangular box with hinged lid, decorated both top and bottom with chased peonies / c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/672/332796/179549601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796272)
![AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SILVER SNUFF BOX. Birmingham 1816. 59.4 grams. 6.25cm x 4 cm.: AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SILVER SNUFF BOX. Birmingham 1816. 59.4 grams. 6.25cm x 4 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450400_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
News about Silver Snuff Boxes & Tobacco Boxes
![Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178878213_1_x.jpg)
Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11
LONDON, UK — At the third time of asking, an enigmatic Elizabethan style silver and porcelain goblet carries an estimate of £6,000-£8,000 ($7,700-$10,000) at Chiswick Auctions on June 11. The so-called de Pinna cup, cataloged as dating from circa 1580-1600, appears at auction following an examination by a committee of experts and two episodes of […]
![American, English, and Continental Silver comes to New York May 28](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/178020302_1_x.jpg)
American, English, and Continental Silver comes to New York May 28
NEW YORK — American, English, and Continental silver ranging from the 18th to the 21st centuries comes to market at Jasper52 on Tuesday, May 28 exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is highlighted by this early 18th-century George II silver bread basket, made in London in 1728 by Thomas Farren. With a beautiful scrolling edge upper […]
![New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/177632887_1_x.jpg)
New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26
BROOKLYN, NY — Hollowares from heyday of American silver manufacturing will appear at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday, May 26. Bidding for the array of late 19th- and early 20th-century domestic silver forms by eminent and preeminent New England and Midwest makers is available online at LiveAuctioneers. Estimated at $1,500-$2,000 each are handwrought Gilded Age wares […]
![Spurned when new, Erik Magnussen’s silver designs have found an enthusiastic audience](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Footed-bowl.jpg)
Spurned when new, Erik Magnussen’s silver designs have found an enthusiastic audience
NEW YORK – Danish American silversmith Erik Magnussen (1884-1961) dreamed up stunning, innovative silver designs in the late 1920s, but he might have been a little too far ahead of his time. This Art Deco-era footed silver dish for Gorham by Erik Magnussen, having toucan-form handles, made $6,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2023. […]