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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 lovely snuff box dates to the 18thC, circa, 1780. it is covered in pony skin, with intricate leather hinges. It has what is probably a silver cartouche and is in overall very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

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

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SA1149520
Description
This lovely snuff box dates to the 18thC, circa, 1780. it is covered in pony skin, with intricate leather hinges. It has what is probably a silver cartouche and is in overall very good condition.
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1149520
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An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18thc Snuff Box

Archive II An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. View II
Archive III An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. View III
Archive IV An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. View IV
Archive V An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. View V
Archive VI An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. View VI
Archive VII An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate. View VII
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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
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Items Sold 280
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An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate.
An 18thC Snuff box
Ref: SA1149520
An oval antique snuff box featuring a mottled leather-covered body, a hinged lid, and an engraved metal escutcheon plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLeather, Metal, Wood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsOval shape, Hinged lid, Engraved metal escutcheon, Textured surface
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Eighteenth-century snuff boxes were pocket-sized containers used to hold powdered tobacco, becoming prominent fashion accessories among the elite during the Georgian era as the habit of snuff-taking spread across Europe.

These boxes were crafted from a diverse range of materials including precious metals, tortoiseshell, horn, carved wood, papier-mache, and occasionally leather, often featuring intricate metal mounts and hinges.

Authenticity is determined by examining the manufacturing techniques, hand-tooled metalwork, period-appropriate wear patterns, construction of the hinge mechanisms, and hallmarks where applicable.

An antique snuff box can be displayed as a decorative object on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece, adding a touch of historical interest and textural contrast to modern shelving.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting with a soft, dry cloth, and avoiding chemical cleaners to protect the delicate surface patina.
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