What a stunning piece!

I am fairly sure I am in possession of a gold snuff box, but not sure how to verify that and don’t want to look silly at a pawn shop. I couldn’t find the article about how to identify/confirm on your website.

Wow! 😍💖

The Rococo started in France in the 1720's not 1680's. Sorry to mention.

@MarkLittler

3 жыл бұрын

😂 I'll keep on reading!

I thought snuff boxes were small round pocket sized containers that were used to carry small amounts of snuff for on the go use..?? tfs

@MarkLittler

6 жыл бұрын

Mony's cell Hi, yes, generally speaking. But the elite made snuff boxes a thing of fancy and would make lavish examples from gold and precious stones made to impress rather than be oractical. Some can sell for over £1,000,000 at auction! Others have singing birds that pop out if the top of the box too.

@monyscell8352

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, incredible! I just can't see them carrying these big boxes around with them. Not very surprising that the elite would have flaunted their wealth - I just don't understand the logistics of them carrying these around.. lol. Thanks so much for the response.

@Der_Kleine_Mann

3 жыл бұрын

There are table top snuff boxes as well as pocket sized ones.