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Antique English Pewter Pocket Snuff or Tobacco Box, Circa 1840.
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Antique English Pewter Pocket Snuff or Tobacco Box, Circa 1840.

19th century
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Description

Description:

Antique English pewter gentleman's pocket snuff or tobacco box, no makers marks but would date from about 1840. The hinged lid has attractive decoration to the top, the base also has similar decoration.

Condition:

Excellent original condition, lightly polished, the original hinge is in perfect condition.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

Size:

Length: 2.125 in (5.40cm).

depth: 1.375in (3.3cm).

Height: 0.5in (1.30cm).

Weight: 40 grams.

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: - .

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - .

Shipping costs:

UK: £7.00

Europe: £17.00

USA/Canada: £30.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-003b.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
5.4cm (2.13")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA775764
Dealers Internal Reference
P-003b
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Antique English pewter gentleman's pocket snuff or tobacco box, no makers marks but would date from about 1840.
Antique Pewter

The hinged lid has attractive decoration to the top, the base also has similar decoration.

fig 1. A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning.
fig 1. Antique English Pewter Pocket Snuff or Tobacco Box, Circa 1840.

Condition:

Excellent original condition, lightly polished, the original hinge is in perfect condition.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

Size:

Length: 2.125 in (5.40cm).

depth: 1.375in (3.3cm).

fig 2. A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning.
fig 2. Antique English Pewter Pocket Snuff or Tobacco Box, Circa 1840.

Height: 0.5in (1.30cm).

Weight: 40 grams.

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: - .

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - .

Shipping costs:

UK: £7.00

Europe: £17.00

USA/Canada: £30.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-003b.

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
5.4cm (2.13")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA775764
Dealers Internal Ref
P-003b
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Archive I A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning.

Antique English Pewter Pocket Snuff or Tobacco Box, Circa 1840.

Archive II A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning. View VII
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A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER POCKET SNUFF OR TOBACCO BOX, CIRCA 1840.
Ref: SA775764
A rectangular antique pewter snuff box featuring an engraved central cartouche surrounded by scrollwork and textured engine-turned patterning.
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FAQs

Snuff boxes became widespread pocket accessories during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as powdered tobacco gained popularity across Europe. Pewter offered a durable and accessible alternative to precious metals, allowing detailed surface decoration for everyday personal carry.

Historical pewter was cast primarily from tin alloyed with small amounts of copper, lead, or antimony to increase hardness. Boxes were typically cast in sections, fitted with hand-finished hinges, and decorated using techniques such as engine turning or chasing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit soft surface wear, minor oxidisation, and cast or solder marks consistent with historic manufacturing. Look for crisp engine-turned detailing, cast hinges with iron pin wires, and maker touchmarks often stamped on the underside or interior lid.

Small antique boxes function well as decorative desktop objects, trinket holders, or accents placed atop stacked coffee table books. Their tactile textures and dark patina provide historical contrast within contemporary minimalist or traditional vignettes.

Pewter requires gentle handling to preserve its natural patina. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive pads, and store in a low-humidity environment to prevent metal degradation.
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