Snuff Box, Antique, Victorian, Black Lacquered with Floral Inlay
$60.00
Collectors of Antique Snuff Boxes, take a look at this piece.
This "coffin" shaped snuff box is constructed of heavily black lacquered wood and lined on the inside with tin. The hinges are functional without damage, and the lid closes flush with the box and remains closed unless lifted. The top of the box has a silver tone metallic floral inlay. Black lacquer was a popular medium for constructing snuff boxes, both in Europe and in the US during the Victorian era. My best guess is that this piece dates from the Mid 1800's, though it is possible it is older.
This little box measures approx. 3 1/8 inches long with rounded corners. It is 1 1/2 inches wide at the widest point of the lid. Closed it is approx. 7/8 inch tall. The internal depth is approx. 1/2 inch. The box is in good overall condition for its age. The inside is clean of residue. There are scratches and wear marks consistent with age and use. The original color and texture of the black lacquer is lovely. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
What is a Snuff Box?
Any powder that has been prepared for sniffing can be considered ‘snuff’, however snuff most commonly refers to powdered tobacco. By the 1700s, snuff was the tobacco product favored by the nobility. Throughout European and colonial history in the 18th and 19th centuries, the snuff box was considered an essential personal possession, made in a variety of materials including black lacquer. A very important feature of a snuff box was that it had to be as close to airtight as possible.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This "coffin" shaped snuff box is constructed of heavily black lacquered wood and lined on the inside with tin. The hinges are functional without damage, and the lid closes flush with the box and remains closed unless lifted. The top of the box has a silver tone metallic floral inlay. Black lacquer was a popular medium for constructing snuff boxes, both in Europe and in the US during the Victorian era. My best guess is that this piece dates from the Mid 1800's, though it is possible it is older.
This little box measures approx. 3 1/8 inches long with rounded corners. It is 1 1/2 inches wide at the widest point of the lid. Closed it is approx. 7/8 inch tall. The internal depth is approx. 1/2 inch. The box is in good overall condition for its age. The inside is clean of residue. There are scratches and wear marks consistent with age and use. The original color and texture of the black lacquer is lovely. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
What is a Snuff Box?
Any powder that has been prepared for sniffing can be considered ‘snuff’, however snuff most commonly refers to powdered tobacco. By the 1700s, snuff was the tobacco product favored by the nobility. Throughout European and colonial history in the 18th and 19th centuries, the snuff box was considered an essential personal possession, made in a variety of materials including black lacquer. A very important feature of a snuff box was that it had to be as close to airtight as possible.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Collectors of Antique Snuff Boxes, take a look at this piece.
This "coffin" shaped snuff box is constructed of heavily black lacquered wood and lined on the inside with tin. The hinges are functional without damage, and the lid closes flush with the box and remains closed unless lifted. The top of the box has a silver tone metallic floral inlay. Black lacquer was a popular medium for constructing snuff boxes, both in Europe and in the US during the Victorian era. My best guess is that this piece dates from the Mid 1800's, though it is possible it is older.
This little box measures approx. 3 1/8 inches long with rounded corners. It is 1 1/2 inches wide at the widest point of the lid. Closed it is approx. 7/8 inch tall. The internal depth is approx. 1/2 inch. The box is in good overall condition for its age. The inside is clean of residue. There are scratches and wear marks consistent with age and use. The original color and texture of the black lacquer is lovely. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
What is a Snuff Box?
Any powder that has been prepared for sniffing can be considered ‘snuff’, however snuff most commonly refers to powdered tobacco. By the 1700s, snuff was the tobacco product favored by the nobility. Throughout European and colonial history in the 18th and 19th centuries, the snuff box was considered an essential personal possession, made in a variety of materials including black lacquer. A very important feature of a snuff box was that it had to be as close to airtight as possible.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This "coffin" shaped snuff box is constructed of heavily black lacquered wood and lined on the inside with tin. The hinges are functional without damage, and the lid closes flush with the box and remains closed unless lifted. The top of the box has a silver tone metallic floral inlay. Black lacquer was a popular medium for constructing snuff boxes, both in Europe and in the US during the Victorian era. My best guess is that this piece dates from the Mid 1800's, though it is possible it is older.
This little box measures approx. 3 1/8 inches long with rounded corners. It is 1 1/2 inches wide at the widest point of the lid. Closed it is approx. 7/8 inch tall. The internal depth is approx. 1/2 inch. The box is in good overall condition for its age. The inside is clean of residue. There are scratches and wear marks consistent with age and use. The original color and texture of the black lacquer is lovely. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
What is a Snuff Box?
Any powder that has been prepared for sniffing can be considered ‘snuff’, however snuff most commonly refers to powdered tobacco. By the 1700s, snuff was the tobacco product favored by the nobility. Throughout European and colonial history in the 18th and 19th centuries, the snuff box was considered an essential personal possession, made in a variety of materials including black lacquer. A very important feature of a snuff box was that it had to be as close to airtight as possible.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Collectors of Antique Snuff Boxes, take a look at this piece.
This "coffin" shaped snuff box is constructed of heavily black lacquered wood and lined on the inside with tin. The hinges are functional without damage, and the lid closes flush with the box and remains closed unless lifted. The top of the box has a silver tone metallic floral inlay. Black lacquer was a popular medium for constructing snuff boxes, both in Europe and in the US during the Victorian era. My best guess is that this piece dates from the Mid 1800's, though it is possible it is older.
This little box measures approx. 3 1/8 inches long with rounded corners. It is 1 1/2 inches wide at the widest point of the lid. Closed it is approx. 7/8 inch tall. The internal depth is approx. 1/2 inch. The box is in good overall condition for its age. The inside is clean of residue. There are scratches and wear marks consistent with age and use. The original color and texture of the black lacquer is lovely. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
What is a Snuff Box?
Any powder that has been prepared for sniffing can be considered ‘snuff’, however snuff most commonly refers to powdered tobacco. By the 1700s, snuff was the tobacco product favored by the nobility. Throughout European and colonial history in the 18th and 19th centuries, the snuff box was considered an essential personal possession, made in a variety of materials including black lacquer. A very important feature of a snuff box was that it had to be as close to airtight as possible.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This "coffin" shaped snuff box is constructed of heavily black lacquered wood and lined on the inside with tin. The hinges are functional without damage, and the lid closes flush with the box and remains closed unless lifted. The top of the box has a silver tone metallic floral inlay. Black lacquer was a popular medium for constructing snuff boxes, both in Europe and in the US during the Victorian era. My best guess is that this piece dates from the Mid 1800's, though it is possible it is older.
This little box measures approx. 3 1/8 inches long with rounded corners. It is 1 1/2 inches wide at the widest point of the lid. Closed it is approx. 7/8 inch tall. The internal depth is approx. 1/2 inch. The box is in good overall condition for its age. The inside is clean of residue. There are scratches and wear marks consistent with age and use. The original color and texture of the black lacquer is lovely. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
What is a Snuff Box?
Any powder that has been prepared for sniffing can be considered ‘snuff’, however snuff most commonly refers to powdered tobacco. By the 1700s, snuff was the tobacco product favored by the nobility. Throughout European and colonial history in the 18th and 19th centuries, the snuff box was considered an essential personal possession, made in a variety of materials including black lacquer. A very important feature of a snuff box was that it had to be as close to airtight as possible.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.