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An Unusual and Very Charming Stag Horn Snuff Box
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An Unusual and Very Charming Stag Horn Snuff Box

19th century
Sold 6 July 2026 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
This “Unusual and Very Charming Stag Horn Snuff Box” found a buyer.

It was listed by Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

The lid is formed from horn with a brass hinge and it bears a silver shield with the initial B. On the other side is an inscription reading Mills and underneath reads. The gift of Mr Bedford. It has a very pleasing deep rich patina and is a very tactile object. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antler Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1222779
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Description
The lid is formed from horn with a brass hinge and it bears a silver shield with the initial B. On the other side is an inscription reading Mills and underneath reads. The gift of Mr Bedford. It has a very pleasing deep rich patina and is a very tactile object. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antler Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222779
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. SOLD6 JUL 26
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Archive I A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. SOLD6 JUL 26

An Unusual and Very Charming Stag Horn Snuff Box

Archive II A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. View II
Archive III A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. View III
Archive IV A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. View IV
Archive V A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. View V
Archive VI A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. View VI
Archive VII A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
United Kingdom

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text.
An unusual and very charming stag horn snuff box
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A circular carved stag antler snuff box featuring an engraved cream-coloured central panel with handwritten text.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Antler, Horn, Bone]
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTextured antler rim, Engraved central plaque, Circular form
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Snuff boxes gained popularity in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as the consumption of powdered tobacco became a widespread fashionable habit among the upper classes, leading to the creation of portable containers crafted from various materials.

Makers utilised a diverse range of materials including precious metals, tortoiseshell, ivory, bone, wood, papier-mache, and animal horn such as stag, cattle, and ram, often incorporating hinged lids and fitted interiors.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of material patina, wear patterns consistent with age, construction techniques like hand-cut dovetails or pins in hinges, and hallmarks or inscriptions where applicable.

These pieces function well as cabinet curiosities, displayed on small stands, within glass-topped coffee tables, or arranged on bookshelves and mantelpieces to add texture and historical narrative to a room.

Horn should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent warping or cracking, and cleaned gently with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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