What is a treen snuff box?

A treen snuff box is a small wooden container carved or turned on a lathe for holding powdered tobacco. These pieces showcase the skill of nineteenth-century woodworkers using materials like laburnum and fruitwood. Many feature detailed surface decoration, including engine-turned patterns or naive carvings, reflecting domestic craftsmanship of the period.

How do I date a silver vesta case?

Silver vesta cases are dated by examining the hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the assay office, the maker, and the exact year of production. Birmingham and London were major centres for this silverwork. Stylistic cues such as the shape of the case, engraved decoration, and the presence of integrated match strikers also help place the piece within the Victorian or Edwardian eras.

What were vinaigrettes used for?

Vinaigrettes served to hold a small sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar or smelling salts, used to mask unpleasant odours or revive someone feeling faint. They were carried in pockets or attached to chatelaines. The internal pierced grille allowed the scent to escape while keeping the damp sponge separate from the silver lid and case.

How should I clean an antique box?

Cleaning depends entirely on the material, requiring gentle dry dusting for delicate wood surfaces like Tunbridge Ware and tortoiseshell to preserve their fragile patinas. Avoid harsh commercial polishes that strip original finishes. Silver components tolerate mild silver cloth care, but care must be taken around enamel panels, gilding, and fabric linings such as velvet.

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A collectible antique box holds small treasures, from silver snuff cases to carved wood containers shaped by past hands.

Miniature Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Lion

19th century

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Miniature Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Lion

From The Silver Cabinet

£550

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silver

19th century

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Fine Early 19th Century Yew-wood Barrel

From Walton House Antiques

£650

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Rare Victorian Silver Slide Opening Stamp Case London 1897

19th century

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Rare Victorian Silver Slide Opening Stamp Case London 1897

From Woodbridge Antiques

£225

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silver

1920 - 1940

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4 Prisoner of War Pieces Ww1 and Ww11

From Curious Antiques

£545

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miscellaneous

1900 - 1920

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Superb Miniature Mahogany Card Shoe

From David Griffith Antiques

£285

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A Collectable 9ct Gold Victorian Stick Pin

19th century

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A Collectable 9ct Gold Victorian Stick Pin

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£155

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19th century

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19th Century Scottish Horn Snuff Mull

From William Rand Antiques

£220

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miscellaneous

18th century

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Georgian Tortoiseshell & Gold Snuff Box

From William Rand Antiques

£170

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Early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Signal Practice Set or Tufnell Box

1920 - 1940

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Early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Signal Practice Set or Tufnell Box

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£1,895

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A Rare Victorian Silver & Enamel Jockey Vesta Case - Fred Archer in Lord Falmouth's Colours 1881

19th century

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A Rare Victorian Silver & Enamel Jockey Vesta Case - Fred Archer in Lord Falmouth's Colours 1881

From Sandbanks Antiques

£1,150

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silver

Materials span sterling silver, brass, glass, earthenware from Verwood Pottery, and organic mediums like tortoiseshell, coquilla nut, and carved fruitwood.

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, C1930

From Art Deco World

£245

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Rare Antique Sterling Silver Boxed 5 Piece Sheffield 1906 Hallmarked Complete Tea and Coffee Service in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Very Collectable Maker Harry Atkin.

1900 - 1920

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Rare Antique Sterling Silver Boxed 5 Piece Sheffield 1906 Hallmarked Complete Tea and Coffee Service in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Very Collectable Maker Harry Atkin.

From Serpentine Antiques

£2,995

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Painted Tin Snuff/tobacco Tin

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£140

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Antique Georgian Silver Large Tobacco Box with Crest - James Phipps I (London) C.1770

18th century

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Antique Georgian Silver Large Tobacco Box with Crest - James Phipps I (London) C.1770

From Artisan Antiques

£850

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A Rare Oak Nib Box - From the House of John Knox

19th century

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A Rare Oak Nib Box - From the House of John Knox

From Opus Antiques

£285

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Stunning French Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box

1900 - 1920

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Stunning French Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box

From Puckerings

£650

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Miniature Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Lion

Fine Early 19th Century Yew-wood Barrel

Rare Victorian Silver Slide Opening Stamp Case London 1897

4 Prisoner of War Pieces Ww1 and Ww11

Superb Miniature Mahogany Card Shoe

A Collectable 9ct Gold Victorian Stick Pin

19th Century Scottish Horn Snuff Mull

Georgian Tortoiseshell & Gold Snuff Box

Early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Signal Practice Set or Tufnell Box

A Rare Victorian Silver & Enamel Jockey Vesta Case - Fred Archer in Lord Falmouth's Colours 1881

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, C1930

Rare Antique Sterling Silver Boxed 5 Piece Sheffield 1906 Hallmarked Complete Tea and Coffee Service in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Very Collectable Maker Harry Atkin.

Early 19th Century Painted Tin Snuff/tobacco Tin

Antique Georgian Silver Large Tobacco Box with Crest - James Phipps I (London) C.1770

A Rare Oak Nib Box - From the House of John Knox

Stunning French Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box

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