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3 Antique Snuff Boxes
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3 Antique Snuff Boxes

19th century
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3 antique brass and copper snuff boxes made from old coins 2 victorian and 1 edwardian, all in good undented condition

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One is 3.5 cm and two are 3 cm wide

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Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

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3 antique brass and copper snuff boxes made from old coins 2 victorian and 1 edwardian, all in good undented condition

Free postage

One is 3.5 cm and two are 3 cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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Archive I Three small circular antique brass snuff boxes with lids featuring raised profile portraits of British monarchs.

3 Antique Snuff Boxes

Archive II Three small circular antique brass snuff boxes with lids featuring raised profile portraits of British monarchs. View II
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Archive VII Three small circular antique brass snuff boxes with lids featuring raised profile portraits of British monarchs. View VII
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Treehouse Antiques
Telephone 07885 472759
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Lancashire
United Kingdom

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Three small circular antique brass snuff boxes with lids featuring raised profile portraits of British monarchs.
3 ANTIQUE SNUFF BOXES
Ref: SA1235076
Three small circular antique brass snuff boxes with lids featuring raised profile portraits of British monarchs.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Bronze
  • ColourAntique Brass
  • MotifsMonarch profile portraits, Circular coin lids, Turned metal rims

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A snuff box is a small container designed for holding pulverised tobacco, widely carried in European society from the seventeenth through the early twentieth century. These pocket-sized containers were crafted from various metals and often decorated with commemorative motifs, coin inserts, or royal portraits.

Antique snuff boxes were commonly constructed from brass, bronze, silver, pewter, or copper, frequently featuring inset coin lids, relief casting, or engraved detailing. The lids were fitted with tight friction caps or flush hinges to preserve the contents.

Authentic pieces from these eras typically display natural patination in recessed areas, hand-finished seams, and period monarchical portraiture or coin motifs. The tactile weight of the cast metal and crispness of stamped profiles indicate historic manufacture.

Small brass boxes serve as tactile accents when arranged on a writing desk, placed atop a stack of hardcover books, or grouped inside a glass display case. Their warm metallic finish adds historical texture to modern shelving and consoles.

Dust the metal gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes that strip away natural aged patina. To protect oxidised surfaces, apply a small amount of microcrystalline wax with a soft brush and buff lightly.
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