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3,241
Median
£110
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£50 – £180
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£48 – £280
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£2 – £115,060
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“Snuff Boxes Tortoise Shell Snuff Box.”
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· Oct 2022
Silver snuff box from Holland, with embossment and engraving. Shell design on top. 22.57g 40mm width x 37mm height x 28mm depth Some dents.
US$40
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· Oct 2022
Silver snuff box from Holland, with embossment and engraving. Shell design on top. 22.57g 40mm width x 37mm height x 28mm depth Some dents.
US$40
Other
· Dec 2013
PAIR OF SILVER MINIATURE SPILL VASES along with a shell inlaid snuff box, letter opener, grape scissors and a plated serving set in case
£38
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£38
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· Dec 2013
PAIR OF SILVER MINIATURE SPILL VASES along with a shell inlaid snuff box, letter opener, grape scissors and a plated serving set in case
£38
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£38
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Silver & Gold
· Jul 1992
A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, the part reeded lid engraved with an extensive armorial within a scrollwork and stylised foliate border - 3.5in
£253
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£253
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· Jul 1992
A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, the part reeded lid engraved with an extensive armorial within a scrollwork and stylised foliate border - 3.5in
£253
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£253
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Silver & Gold
· Jul 1992
A Scottish silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, the lid engraved with presentation initials within a shield-shaped cartouche, makers initials only, P.L. - 3.6in
£308
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£308
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· Jul 1992
A Scottish silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, the lid engraved with presentation initials within a shield-shaped cartouche, makers initials only, P.L. - 3.6in
£308
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£308
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Silver & Gold
· Oct 1995
ZA FRENCH METAL GILT ENAMELLED SNUFF BOX, FOUR GEORGE III EXAMPLES AND THREE PATCH BOXES, GROUP OF GILT MOUNTED METAL ENAMELLED BOXES, the English examples Staffordshire, late 18th/early
US$978
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US$978
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· Oct 1995
ZA FRENCH METAL GILT ENAMELLED SNUFF BOX, FOUR GEORGE III EXAMPLES AND THREE PATCH BOXES, GROUP OF GILT MOUNTED METAL ENAMELLED BOXES, the English examples Staffordshire, late 18th/early
US$978
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US$978
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Silver & Gold
· Apr 2025
Tobacco box – carved horn. <div> Snuff box. Israel, early 20th century. </div> <div> The shape of the Western Wall is carved on the lid of the box, as was customary in Palestine snuff boxes from the late 19th century, but this box is unique in being made of horn. </div>
US$300
· Apr 2025
Tobacco box – carved horn. <div> Snuff box. Israel, early 20th century. </div> <div> The shape of the Western Wall is carved on the lid of the box, as was customary in Palestine snuff boxes from the late 19th century, but this box is unique in being made of horn. </div>
US$300
Other
· Mar 1992
An unmarked late 18th/early 19th Century silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuff box engraved with a shell, a mask and scrolling foliage, probably Scottish - 2½in; two silver-topped glass rouge
£176
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£176
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· Mar 1992
An unmarked late 18th/early 19th Century silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuff box engraved with a shell, a mask and scrolling foliage, probably Scottish - 2½in; two silver-topped glass rouge
£176
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£176
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Silver & Gold
· Nov 1992
A George III plain oblong cigarette box, 1790, width 6in.; a Dutch silver and mother-of-pearl oblong snuff box with moulded borders; and an Edwardian butter shell. (3)
£242
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£242
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· Nov 1992
A George III plain oblong cigarette box, 1790, width 6in.; a Dutch silver and mother-of-pearl oblong snuff box with moulded borders; and an Edwardian butter shell. (3)
£242
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£242
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Silver & Gold
· Jun 1991
A Dutch reeded curved oblong tobacco box, the sides each decorated with shell fluting - 4½in.; a French gilt-lined curved oblong snuff box decorated with 17th Century style
£418
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£418
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· Jun 1991
A Dutch reeded curved oblong tobacco box, the sides each decorated with shell fluting - 4½in.; a French gilt-lined curved oblong snuff box decorated with 17th Century style
£418
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£418
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Silver & Gold
· Apr 2021
5 wooden boxes inc Tunbridge, card stamps box, horn snuff & Russian (?) book shaped box with bird decoration (4½") some damage t/w a vesta case
£70
· Apr 2021
5 wooden boxes inc Tunbridge, card stamps box, horn snuff & Russian (?) book shaped box with bird decoration (4½") some damage t/w a vesta case
£70
Other
· Feb 2016
A group of European boxes, to include an oval snuff box with mother of pearl cover over laid with pierced silver panel; four other...
£325
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£325
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· Feb 2016
A group of European boxes, to include an oval snuff box with mother of pearl cover over laid with pierced silver panel; four other...
£325
est
£325
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Silver & Gold
· Apr 2007
A Victorian silver oval snuff box, by Henry William Dee, London 1871, and three rectangular silver boxes, Birmingham 1825 and 1835 and London 1837,
£380
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£380
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· Apr 2007
A Victorian silver oval snuff box, by Henry William Dee, London 1871, and three rectangular silver boxes, Birmingham 1825 and 1835 and London 1837,
£380
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£380
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Silver & Gold
· Dec 2006
A Staffordshire enamel snuff box 18th Century in the form of a shoe, damaged, together with five Staffordshire enamel patch boxes, all damaged (6)
£230
est
£230
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· Dec 2006
A Staffordshire enamel snuff box 18th Century in the form of a shoe, damaged, together with five Staffordshire enamel patch boxes, all damaged (6)
£230
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£230
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Toys & Collectables
· Feb 2008
A late 18th century provincial silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, stamped three times with maker's mark of R.R, possibly for Richard Richardson of Chester,
£400
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£400
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· Feb 2008
A late 18th century provincial silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, stamped three times with maker's mark of R.R, possibly for Richard Richardson of Chester,
£400
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£400
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Silver & Gold
· Oct 2025
SET OF RUSSIAN PLATE AND BOXES OF VARIOUS SHAPES Set of 21 russian wooden objects including a wooden plate, a round papier-mâché box, two wooden snuff boxes, three engraved mushroom shape boxes, two wooden boxes, and various size off wooden egg boxes.
€700
· Oct 2025
SET OF RUSSIAN PLATE AND BOXES OF VARIOUS SHAPES Set of 21 russian wooden objects including a wooden plate, a round papier-mâché box, two wooden snuff boxes, three engraved mushroom shape boxes, two wooden boxes, and various size off wooden egg boxes.
€700
Other
· Feb 2018
English Tortoise Shell probably 19th century Snuff Box. Quite rare to find in good condition. H: 1.8 cm, W: 7.6 cm, D: 4.9 cm, Weight: 27.4 gr.to find. H: 1.8 cm, W: 7.6 cm, D: 4.9 cm, Weight: 27.4 gr.
US$60
· Feb 2018
English Tortoise Shell probably 19th century Snuff Box. Quite rare to find in good condition. H: 1.8 cm, W: 7.6 cm, D: 4.9 cm, Weight: 27.4 gr.to find. H: 1.8 cm, W: 7.6 cm, D: 4.9 cm, Weight: 27.4 gr.
US$60
Other
· Nov 1991
A large collection of miscellaneous items including a Victorian silver engine-turned snuff box with presentation inscription, Birmingham 1864, two polished wood cigarette boxes, a brass tobacco box, a
£638
est
£638
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· Nov 1991
A large collection of miscellaneous items including a Victorian silver engine-turned snuff box with presentation inscription, Birmingham 1864, two polished wood cigarette boxes, a brass tobacco box, a
£638
est
£638
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Silver & Gold
· May 2010
A VICTORIAN TORTOISE SHELL CARD CASE, another with abalone shell
£110
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£110
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· May 2010
A VICTORIAN TORTOISE SHELL CARD CASE, another with abalone shell
£110
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£110
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Furniture, Design & Mirrors
· Mar 2013
A group of three agate boxes, to include a snuff box, of canted rectangular form with solid agate base and cover with gilt metal mounts;...
£125
est
£125
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· Mar 2013
A group of three agate boxes, to include a snuff box, of canted rectangular form with solid agate base and cover with gilt metal mounts;...
£125
est
£125
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Silver & Gold
· Mar 2012
A Georgian pewter snuff box, the hinged lid with hound, six other wood and metal boxes, two enamelled glass hinged lid pots, and other items.
£250
est
£250
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· Mar 2012
A Georgian pewter snuff box, the hinged lid with hound, six other wood and metal boxes, two enamelled glass hinged lid pots, and other items.
£250
est
£250
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Toys & Collectables
· Feb 2005
An early 19th Century papier mache snuff box the cover depicting Elisa, figure of a balloon seller, opera glasses, decorative boxes, carved ivory animals, etc
£270
est
£270
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· Feb 2005
An early 19th Century papier mache snuff box the cover depicting Elisa, figure of a balloon seller, opera glasses, decorative boxes, carved ivory animals, etc
£270
est
£270
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Toys & Collectables
marshallgummer
· Oct 2024
SHELL SNUFF BOX WITH METAL FITTINGS, HINGED, MAKERS MARK STAMPED ON UNDERSIDE OF METAL. ENGRAVED ON COVER "SOUVENIR OF DUNKERQUE" 8.5CM. WIDE X 3.5 CM. HIGH..
CA$40
marshallgummer
· Oct 2024
SHELL SNUFF BOX WITH METAL FITTINGS, HINGED, MAKERS MARK STAMPED ON UNDERSIDE OF METAL. ENGRAVED ON COVER "SOUVENIR OF DUNKERQUE" 8.5CM. WIDE X 3.5 CM. HIGH..
CA$40
Toys & Collectables
· Nov 2011
A late 18th/early 19th century German vari-coloured gold oval snuff box, by Les Frères Toussant, Hanau, with shell "discharge" mark for 18 carat gold,
£2,000
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£2,000
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· Nov 2011
A late 18th/early 19th century German vari-coloured gold oval snuff box, by Les Frères Toussant, Hanau, with shell "discharge" mark for 18 carat gold,
£2,000
est
£2,000
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Silver & Gold
· Jan 2015
Lot of Three (3) 19th C English Miniature Boxes. A Black Lacquered Box with Abalone Inlay. Unsigned. Good Condition. Measures 3-1/2 Inch Length; Tortoise Shell and Lacquer Box with Silver Inlay. Unsig
US$60
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US$60
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· Jan 2015
Lot of Three (3) 19th C English Miniature Boxes. A Black Lacquered Box with Abalone Inlay. Unsigned. Good Condition. Measures 3-1/2 Inch Length; Tortoise Shell and Lacquer Box with Silver Inlay. Unsig
US$60
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US$60
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