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Rhinoceros Hide Snuff Box 19c
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Rhinoceros Hide Snuff Box 19c

19th century
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An early Victorian Rhinoceros Hide Snuff Box, with a metal Cartouche clasp and metal plaque.

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Antique Rhino Hide Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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An early Victorian Rhinoceros Hide Snuff Box, with a metal Cartouche clasp and metal plaque.
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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Antique Rhino Hide Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1219056
Heavenly Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

Specialists in antique furntire and decorative antiques from 17th to the 19th century

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A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rhinoceros Hide Snuff Box 19c

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp. View VIII
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The Cow Shed Collective
Crowmarsh Hill
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8BG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2026
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A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp.
Rhinoceros Hide Snuff Box 19c
Ref: SA1219056
A rectangular 19th-century dark brown rhinoceros hide snuff box featuring an ornate gilt metal central cartouche and matching clasp.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century
  • MaterialRhinoceros Hide, Gilt Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTextured hide surface, Gilt metal cartouche, Scrollwork clasp, Rectangular form

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During the 18th and 19th centuries, snuff boxes were essential personal accessories used to hold pulverised tobacco, frequently functioning as symbols of social status and personal taste.

Craftsmen utilised a wide variety of organic and metallic materials including sterling silver, pressed horn, tortoiseshell, lacquered papier-mache, textured hides, and gilt metal mounts.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically feature hand-fitted hinges, natural age-appropriate wear to the interior and base, period hallmarks or maker marks, and genuine oxidisation on metal fittings.

Small decorative boxes from this era serve as ideal accent pieces when displayed on a bookshelf, arranged within a glass cabinet of curiosities, or placed atop a stack of art books.

Keep the item in a stable, climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and excess humidity, cleaning gently with a dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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