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An 18thc Snuff Box
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An 18thc Snuff Box

18th century
Sold 4 August 2025 · Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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Description

This wonderful 18thC snuff box is covered in pony skin. It dates to around 1780. A rare survivor it is in excellent condition with leather hinges and silver medallion. It would have belonged to a person of some status and is a real collector’s item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Cowhide Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1125718
Description
This wonderful 18thC snuff box is covered in pony skin. It dates to around 1780. A rare survivor it is in excellent condition with leather hinges and silver medallion. It would have belonged to a person of some status and is a real collector’s item.
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Cowhide Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1125718
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Archive I An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18thc Snuff Box

Archive II An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge. View II
Archive III An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge. View III
Archive IV An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge. View IV
Archive V An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge. View V
Archive VI An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge. View VI
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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07887 991159
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62 Wyle Cop
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthemion
Verified Since May 2020
Items For Sale 10
Items Sold 280
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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Location: 62 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1XG, United Kingdom
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An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge.
An 18thC Snuff box
Ref: SA1125718
An oval antique snuff box covered in textured cowhide with a central brass escutcheon and hinge.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCowhide, Brass, Wood
  • ColourBrown and Cream
  • MotifsOval form, Hinged lid, Central metal escutcheon
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Snuff boxes became highly popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as the consumption of powdered tobacco spread among the elite. They were crafted from a vast array of materials, including precious metals, tortoiseshell, horn, and leather, reflecting the fashion and social status of the owner.

Craftsmen utilised various organic and inorganic materials, frequently combining metals such as silver or brass with horn, tortoiseshell, wood, and animal hide. Linings often featured precious metals or wood to keep the tobacco dry.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction techniques, such as hand-cut hinges, patination of the materials, tool marks, and appropriate wear consistent with age. Maker marks or hallmarks on the metal mounts can also provide definitive dating.

These small tactile objects add a layer of historic interest and texture when displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece, often styled atop a stack of books or inside a glass display cabinet.

Organic materials like hide, horn, and wood should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity. Cleaning should be restricted to gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth without the use of chemical polishes.
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