A snuff box is a small, portable container designed to hold ground tobacco intended for nasal inhalation. These receptacles were carried in pockets or waistbands by users who consumed snuff socially or privately during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

How do I use a vinaigrette?

A vinaigrette is opened to release refreshing scents from a vinegar-soaked sponge hidden beneath a decorative pierced grille. While structurally similar to snuff containers, these pieces were used to counter unpleasant odours in public spaces.

What is a snuff mull?

A snuff mull is a distinctive Scottish container, frequently made from ram's horn, designed for holding coarse dry snuff. Many examples incorporate silver fittings and miniature tools connected by small chains for scraping and dispensing the powder.