Tobacco box (4) - Wood, Horn

Set of antique dosing boxes – 19th to early 20th century

Description

Rare and elegant lot of antique snuff boxes dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, illustrating the refinement of pocket objects and European small silverware.

The set consists of four boxes of various shapes and materials, each offering a distinct decorative and historical interest.
a shoe-shaped box, with a playful and original character
a round box in horn with a beautiful natural patina
A rectangular box adorned with a silver house motif, adding an architectural and precious touch.
An oval box with elegant and balanced proportions.

These boxes were intended to hold snuff tobacco, small personal items, or valuables, and they reflect the taste for refined utilitarian objects of the period.

Dimensions
Shoe-shaped box: 11.5 × 4.5 cm
Round horn box: 5 × 5 cm
Rectangular box with silver house decorations: 7.5 × 3.5 × 2.2 cm
• Oval box: 7.5 × 5 × 2.5 cm

Era

19th century – early 20th century.

Condition of preservation

Good overall condition for its age, consistent with its age and use.
Presence of normal traces of time, micro-scratches, and original patina, a few chips—see photos, which serve as a description.
No major structural damage observed except for the hinge with the houses.
Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of the condition.

Interest & Collection

Ideal lot for:
collector of snuff boxes
enthusiast of tablet accessories and display case objects
cabinet of curiosities
Elegant decoration or a 19th-century themed collection.