Wooden and tortoiseshell snuff box, france, 18011830. Apr 10, 2020 snuffbox plural snuffboxes a small box or container to hold snuff or loose tobacco. The makers mark to the interior of the base, and guarantee and standard marks to the rim of each side of the snuff box are all very clear. Antique french 18k gold snuff box, 1830s for sale at pamono. This french gold snuff box is an exceptional gauge of gold, fine quality and in exceptional condition the engraved decoration is very crisp. The lid and the 4 compartments have an oval rosette in the middle. Formed of 18k yellow gold, this exceptional box displays remarkable artistry, with intricate engineturned guilloche and tracery covering the entire piece. The golden years of the snuff box starts in france around 1740. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Antique french engraved snuff box with gold and silver on copper. Gold applied decoration of two figures on horses surrounded by a border of scroll and foliate decoration. Brass sheet with relief decoration in the style of the renaissance. The fascination with gold snuff boxes first arose at court where snuff helped courtiers through long days in cold palaces.
One of the key figures in painted enamel miniature portraits, jean petitot painted the portraits of french aristocracy. Supporters of phrenology believed that the shape and size of various areas of the brain and therefore the overlying skull determined personality. This diamond gift to benjamin franklin is the reason donald trump. In the early eighteenth century, french gold and jewelled snuff boxes were the height of fashion with the german nobility though, soon. Rare french revolution snuff box, vernis martin, signed. One of the more functional types of decorative boxes is the snuff box. Gold boxes a french imperial presentation gold, enamelled and diamondset snuff box by veuve blerzy, with the babys head unofficial paris guarantee mark for 20. Antique french enamel floral and gold gilt pillkeepsake box. Late 18th century french gold ivory and tortoiseshell snuff. Pierre caused a strong sneeze on the trader, and he went down to the shop to fetch the snuff box when he surprised the thief.
Fine french gold and enamel topographical snuff box, circa. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about horn snuff box. Sothebys auctions russian and silver vo,russian art. Fine french gold mounted tortoise shell snuff box the antique. Excerpt from an important group of french xviii century gold and enamel snuff boxes and bonbonnieres.
Silver snuff boxes and tobacco 154 for sale at 1stdibs. Snuff and snuffboxes in the 1700 and 1800s geri walton. Antique 18thc french 18k goldmounted hardstone snuff box c. View a louis xvi bicolored gold snuffbox sold at jewels on new york auction 6 december 2018. If you want to purchase the item from here our website, prior to. Mid20th century french gold snuff boxes and tobacco boxes. A german gold mounted motherofpearl snuff box, probably berlin, circa 1745, struck with the french 18191838 division nord guarantee mark for gold. Dating unmarked late 17thearly 18th century english snuff. During his early career he was closely associated with watteau, many of whose paintings he engraved.
Snuffbox, small, usually ornamented box for holding snuff a scented, powdered tobacco. Wooden snuff box, top illustrated with 3 views of a phrenological skull of the type invented by dr. Snuff boxes for sale at online auction rare collectibles. Gold snuff box for sale in uk 61 used gold snuff boxs. Antique 18th century exceptional french 18karat gold and enamel snuff box, of oval shape, the lid inset with an oval enamel plaque depicting a classical scene set in a lavish garden. High relief brass bear match safe match safe reduced. More generally owned than a timepiece, a snuff box sometimes two and even three were carried represented a lasting reflection of personal status and taste. Antique french gold ormolu filigree with glass top snuff box. Franklins popularity and diplomatic skills guaranteed not only frances. Antique early 19th century benjamin franklin snuff box lid vintage. Snuff box, oval snuff box in 4 colors of gold, with louis xvi. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it.
Louis xv french gold snuffbox by germain chaye ms rau antiques. French snuff boxes values and appraisals antique snuff box. A german or french 18k gold and bloodstone snuff box, circa 17608 h x 238 w x 218 d inches 3. Antique french gold vermeil picture snuff box, snuff box material800 silver, gold estimated period. A louis xvi bicolored gold snuffbox, paris, 178889 phillips. Buy gold collectable snuff boxes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Check out our snuff box selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from. The best were skillfully made of gold and embellished with diamonds, enameled decoration, lacquer, and other luxurious materials. Boucher was a successful and incredibly prolific artistic who had a major impact on both fine and decorative art of the 18th century. Consumers of all social levels and of both sexes would carry small, airtight boxes filled with the powdered tobacco, taking a pinch whenever they needed. Mar 22, 2007 the box has been sold to me described. Although prices are not displayed, please do not let this discourage you from making an inquiry should the item have been sold, or isnt quite what you had in mind, we may be able to suggest an alternative or source something similar. French silver niello snuff box, 19th century made in france, circa 1880. In february 1764 they were given 50 louis dor about 550 florins and a gold snuffbox by the royal entertainments office, presumably for entertaining the royal. Napoleon bonaparte was said to prefer narrow oval boxes with hinged lids created from dark tortoiseshell, lined with gold, and ornamented with cameos or antique medals, in gold or silver.
Gall, possibly french the lid of this snuff box shows three views of a phrenological skull. You will see more english, dutch, and german boxes in this range. Blossoms, buds, and leaves on stems are formed from carved stones, porcelain, glass and gems. It may take a very modest form, covered in leather and lined with satin, or it may reach the monumental proportions of the jewel cabinets which were made for marie antoinette, one of which is at windsor castle, and another at the palace of versailles. Such boxes allowed miniatures to be replaced according to the desires of the owner. Jack lived with his parents in the forest, never seeing anyone else. Daniel govaers or gouers snuffbox french, paris the met. Snuff box, oval snuff box in 4 colors of gold, with louis xvi decoration. The 19th century excellence of top ebenistes cabinet makers of france was on display in the very popular and fairly vase array of decorative boxes.
Late 18th century french gold ivory and tortoiseshell snuff box c1790 has been declared an antique and was approved for sale on. A handsome antique gold and agate snuff box with red jasper stone panels inserted into a solid gold mount. A wonderful pressed horn snuff box dating back to c. A louis xvi bicolored gold snuffbox, paris, 178889. Gold boxes on 4 july 2018 at london sale 16285 gold boxes. Most of the box lids were decorated with silver or gold pique work which occasionally extended to the side and base. A jewelry box, also known as a casket, is a receptacle for trinkets, not only jewels. A french snuff box by christian petschler, the oval snuff box featuring blue enamel on engine turned detail, centred with an oval miniature portrait, all within surrounds of green and gold foliate detail, in 18ct gold, french hallmarks, circa 1820 67mm x 5. Georgian and other fine silver, including flatware and tea and coffee service, chinese porcelains, english porcelain services, french, english and italian furniture, tapestries, oriental rugs. A french imperial presentation gold, enamelled and diamondset snuff box by veuve blerzy,paris circa 18091819. Some of the most expensive are french and german 18th century examples, and. Highlights include a royal german gold, enamel, and gemset snuff box, a pair of regency wine coolers by paul storr and an exceptionally rare pair of french candlesticks by thomas germain, considered by many to be the greatest silversmith of the 18th century.
By the middle of the century, the taking of snuff had become an entrenched social ritual, and the snuffbox, too, had become an important social prop. Find great deals on ebay for snuff box and antique snuff box. Snuff box primary title virginia museum of fine arts. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. French rococo artist who epitomizes the frivolous and elegant court life of france in the mid18th century. This price range really opens up the door to just about any important snuff box.
Antique french silver gilt snuff box waxantiques silver dealers. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Gold snuffbox, possibly created by pierrefrancois delafons french master 1732, died 1787, bears the paris wardens mark for 17481749. Enamel on copper painted with animals, flowers, scrolls, trellis diaper and other motifs in enamel colours and with applied gold foil relief decoration, mounted in gilt metal museum number m. Louis xv french gold snuffbox by germain chaye objets d. Alloys that resembled gold or silver were developed in the 18th and 19th. This portrait of king louis xiv was completed by the french swiss artist in the 17th century and was incorporated into a snuffbox in the 18th century.
Antique french silver gilt snuff box at waxantiques, in london javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. May 12, 2020 a cartoucheshaped, varicoloured gold mounted, jeweled motherofpearl snuffbox compromising motherofpearl plaques mounted within a cagework of gold chased with flowers and scrolls. Snuffbox definition and meaning collins english dictionary. In fact, the stereotypical idea of a snuff box as being highly ornate with gold, jewels, and enamel work is exactly what a french snuff box is. Over time, however, societys elites began to purchase and commission. Jul 04, 2018 bid inperson or online for the upcoming auction. View a louis xvi bicolored gold snuff box sold at jewels on new york auction 6 december 2018. Antique 19thc french 18k gold snuff box, paris c 1820. Like the snuffbox in gold and diamonds made a few years earlier, its decoration reflects the nascent rococo style, which favored a prominent use of scrolls and s. Antique late 18th century french 18karat gold and enamel snuff box, of oblong shape, lid, sides and base applied with translucent red or amber enamel panels over a spot and wavy eng. Oct 3, 20 a gold and enamel presentation snuff box, louisfrancois tronquoy, 18481851, rectangular, the lid engraved with the cypher of the future napoleon iii below a princely crown within strapwork on a translucent blue ground, the sides and base engineturned within further strapwork, makers mark, french 3e titre post1838, the rim engraved for g. He listed as his source francis hindes groomes in gypsy tents. French oval shaped silver snuff box liveauctioneers. Gold snuffboxes and boxes decorated with portrait miniatures were prized and frequently given as royal gifts, often to ambassadors or members of the court in.
French boxes will still be prevalent, but you would expect to see boxes from the late 1700s and even early 1800s. It is inhaled or snuffed into the nasal cavity, delivering a swift hit of nicotine and a lasting flavoured scent especially if flavouring has been blended with the tobacco. Oct 10, 2014 the idyl of a french snuffbox the old creole gentleman had forgotten his snuffboxthe snuffbox he had carried constantly with him for thirty years, and which he had purchased in paris in days when louisiana planters traveled through europe leaving a wake of gold behind them, the trail of a tropical sunset of wealth. Antique snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale at 1stdibs. In february 1764 they were given 50 louis dor about 550 florins and a gold snuff box by the royal entertainments office, presumably for entertaining the royal family privately, but no more details are available.
Traditionally, it is sniffed or inhaled lightly after a pinch of snuff is either placed onto. This luxurious louis xvperiod gold snuffbox was crafted by master french goldsmith germain chaye. French marks and swedish gold assay town mark for valdemarksvik. Originating in the americas, the practice of taking snuff, or inhaling pulverized tobacco through the nose, became a common european custom by the 17th century. Snuffbox definition is a small box for holding snuff usually carried about the person. Antique louis xv period gold snuff box by parisian goldsmith germain chaye. Jack and his golden snuffbox is a romani fairy tale collected by joseph jacobs in english fairy tales.
Good gauge of silver, pretty swirling chased decoration, vacant cartouche. Snuffboxes were used by everyone, including royalty. French silver niello snuff box, gorgeous peking glass snuff bottle with decoration of gold differs. Fantastics and other fanciesthe idyl of a french snuffbox. Highly respected within the goldsmiths guild, chaye registered his first mark and became a master in 1755 and created some of the most. A depiction of franklins problematic snuff box, gifted by louis xvi.
Snuffbox with portrait of louis xiv, king of france 57. Ruth manningsanders included it in the red king and the witch. Soon, the act of handling the box and offering snuff evolved into a secret code which, though never written down comprehensively, had a particular name. A cartoucheshaped, varicolouredgoldmounted, jeweled motherofpearl snuffbox compromising motherofpearl plaques mounted within a cagework of gold chased with flowers and scrolls. They were mainly oval in shape, sometimes rectangular, occasionally round, but the one thing they seemed to have in common in the late 17th century, say from 1680, was a standaway hinge.
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French snuff boxes and tobacco 84 for sale at 1stdibs. A decorative box is a form of packaging that is generally more than just functional, but also. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Snuff box, antique french gold vermeil picture snuff box 1. Vintage metal pig snuff pill box container diecast charm free ship antique.
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