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A huge solid silver table snuff box victorian thomas johnson 1869. The tabatiere a french term that means snuffbox, because the conversion block reminded the french of a snuffbox of the times is a snider variant, although attributed by the french to a french national ironically named schneider, who was a joint patentholder with jacob snider, an american credited with development of the m185366 british sniderenfield. Cheap genuine french style unused snuff boxes on ebay. A stylish solid silver gilt box case french 19th century. Antique 19thc french 18k gold snuff box, paris c 1820. The novel takes place in france and concerns a jeweled snuffbox in the. Below you find images of some of very impressive snuff boxes. American snuff is subject to the same warning labels on all smokeless tobacco, indicating a possibility of oral cancer and tooth loss. Wooden snuff box, top illustrated with 3 views of a phrenological skull of the type invented by dr. During the 1800s until the mid1930s, a communal snuff box was installed for members of the us congress. With reverso you can find the english translation, definition or synonym for anatomists snuff box and thousands of other words. Snuff box and hogshead george washingtons mount vernon.
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Daniel govaers or gouers snuffbox french, paris the met. Cigarettes were bulky and often unavailable in the field. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Images that are only presented as thumbnails are protected by and are not available for download.
It was the text of the document found at paris in a snuffbox revealing what had happened to the two personages for whom the union was in mourning. You can complete the translation of anatomists snuff box given by the english french collins dictionary with other dictionaries such as. Apr 12, 2020 this snuff box of enamelled copper set in engraved gilt metal mounts was probably made in about 1730 in the berlin workshop of french huguenot emigre, pierre fromery 16551738, an accomplished steelcutter, armourer, clockmaker and boxmaker. Public domain images downloaded from the vmfa web site should be credited. The exact beginning of the era of the french snuff box is unknown. An english enamel snuff box 1703 an english enamel snuff box 2254 an english enamel snuff box 2173 an english enamel snuff box 5638 an english enamel snuff box 43 an extremely rare bilston erotic snuff box 8701 bilston enamel snuff box 4435 bilston enamel snuff box 5873 1 in stock. A small box of ivory for holding snuff, with no real value, has been stolen from the french ambassador. Project gutenberg offers 60,670 free ebooks to download.
You can complete the translation of snuff box given by the english french collins dictionary with other dictionaries such as. After elisabeth louise vigeelebrun paris, 1755 1842, paris snuff box with miniature of madame du barry, late 18th century. Blue snuff box of nicholas ii of russia by faberge, auctioned by christies of london in 2010 for 1 million us dollars. French tortoiseshell and pique snuff box ralph gierhards. Shop vintage, midcentury, modern and antique snuff boxes and tobacco boxes from the worlds best furniture dealers. Snuff box season 1 episode 2 matts diary video dailymotion. Translate snuffbox from english to french interglot mobile.
Image courtesy of the virginia museum of fine arts. Find highquality snuff box stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Created in french, in the second half of 19th century. The miniature on the lid, which provides the primary view of the chateau, is signed van blarenberghe 1767. Our collection includes antique english silver, modern silver, royal silver, continental silver, chinese silver, silvergilt, objects of vertu, silver boxes, gold boxes, microsmosaics, exceptional pieces, pieces of historical interest, paintings and jewellery. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The practice of sniffing or inhaling a pinch of snuff was common in england around the 17th century. Snuff and snuffboxes in the 1700 and 1800s geri walton.
Zoom download circular wood snuff box, painting on lid. Snuff box tabatiere with portrait of marie antoinette. French oval shaped silver snuff box liveauctioneers. Snuff box tabatiere with portrait of marie antoinette cleveland. Translation for snuff box in the free english french dictionary and many other french translations. Cetait le texte du document trouve a paris dans une tabatiere document qui revelait ce quetaient devenus les deux personnages dont lunion allait prendre le deuil. Robert ascending from the tuileries on december 1, 1783, with tuileries palace and crowd included. A swiss enamel and gold snuff box, geneva, circa with the viennese tax mark of gold later struck with two french import marks for gold a swiss enamel and gold snuff box geneva, circa 1800, with the viennese tax mark of gold 18061807, later struck with two french import marks for gold 18641893.
The snuff box was a musthave accessory for gentlemen and even for some ladies. By the time this gold box was produced, the taking of snuff was an important and elaborate social ritual. A german goldmounted motherofpearl snuff box, probably berlin, circa 1745, struck with the french 18191838 division nord guarantee mark for gold. Get the best deals on collectible snuff boxes when you shop the largest online selection at. Hinged lid is centered by a large flower, back with repetitive forms. The charming scene is intricately crafted in the form of a boating figure who holds aloft an umbrella formed of yellow gold, while the box itself is crafted from attractive brown hardstone mounted with stunning yellow gold waves. Friedrich ii of prussia 1712 1786 a snuff box, berlin, circa 1760 copper, coloured enamel, partially gilt, size 8 x 6 x 4 cm.
Havent got much luck finding anything remotely similar on etsy, and the ones resembling are quite used or even unusable. After finding matts diary, rich reads out some extremely embarrassing excerpts in front of the regulars at the gentlemens club. Antique snuff box image gallery antique snuff boxes. This is a rare early 19th century antique snuff or tobacco box that was made in france from papier mache with the scene of the judgement of solomon on the top of the lid after an engraving by charlin. Snuffbox, small, usually ornamented box for holding snuff a scented, powdered tobacco. Snuff box primary title virginia museum of fine arts. It was a portrait of king louis, surrounded by 408 diamonds of a beautiful water set in two wreathed rows around the picture, and held in a golden case of a kind sometimes called a snuff box. Wikipedia, lexilogos, larousse dictionary, le robert, oxford, grevisse. The emperors snuffbox is a nonseries mystery novel 1942 by mystery novelist john dickson carr. Definition of up to snuff from the collins english. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Hallmarks the head of boar french guarantee mark and silversmith mark illegible. The snuff box is a patent pending device that both extinguishes and preserves your unsmoked items for later enjoyment. The information about this object, including provenance information, is based on historic information and may not be currently accurate or complete. May 01, 2004 the cardinals snuffbox by henry harland. Of oval form, the hinged lid inlaid with mixed metals depicting an eagle, quiver of arrows and flaming torch, within a. Arabic german english spanish french hebrew italian japanese dutch polish portuguese romanian russian turkish. Listen and download all good funk alliance snuff box in mp3 320, wav, flac.
Wooden and tortoiseshell snuff box, france, 18011830. It is sometimes referred to by its french name tabatiere. Antique french snuff box or bonboniere with portrait. Set on 140 acres in the berkshires of western massachusetts, the clark offers an unparalleled experience of art in nature. Rolleston read a paper on snuff taking, which he said has increased enormously within the last. Antique french erotic snuff box, early 19th century. Snuff box with miniature of madame du barry isabella. When louis xvi gave ben franklin a diamondencrusted snuffbox, the gift. A german jewelset gold and carnelian snuff box, circa 1750 rectangular with slightly bowed sides, formed of engineturned panels of translucent carnelian mounted en cage with waved gold borders, the thumbpiece applied with a spray of flowers in diamonds and emeralds, centered by a large emerald unmarked except for later french controls for foreign work length 2 38 in.
Gall, possibly french the lid of this snuff box shows three views of a phrenological skull. Antique 19th century french snuff boxes and tobacco boxes. Low profile circular shaped box, black lacquered with a dark sepia image on the top of a nobleman and soldiers. There are several french vendors there selling snuff boxes. Up to snuff definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Download now this album traces the history of snuff and snufftaking, at its peak in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, explains how snuff was processed and describes snuffboxes and other collectables associated with the habit. Could the french snuff box rifle have carry the day at. Snuffbox definition, a box for holding snuff, especially one small enough to be carried in the pocket.
The name originates from the use of this surface for placing and then sniffing powdered tobacco, or snuff. Antique french erotic snuff box, early 19th century ref. A delightful silver gilt french snuff box the top painted with scene of nude bathers on ivory, set within blue and gilt lapis lazuli borders divided by silver roundel corners. A heavy solid silver table snuff box francis clark 1845. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Students will analyze a snuff box and hogshead as well as british advertisements for tobacco and snuff to understand the importance of tobacco to the 18th century.
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French snuff boxes and tobacco 80 for sale at 1stdibs. Inlaid with brass or precious stones and others painted and engraved also included are composition and pressed horn boxes. Antique french snuff box, portrait miniature in 18k gold, c. 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. Additional caption information is provided with the downloaded image file. The miniatures that decorate this box lend it unusual importance and interest. Snuff is a smokeless tobacco made from ground or pulverised tobacco leaves. Antique french pill, patch or snuff box, engraved, jean.
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An oval shaped carved out wooden box with silver metal work on the ends, hinge and lid. Possibly by pierrefrancois delafons snuffbox with views at. We tried to include a nice mix of materials and countries. French silver snuff box engraved all around with foliage flowers. While one end of the cylindrical vessel holds snuff, the other opens to reveals an integrated watch created by one of the most important. The ivory snuff box by frederic arnold kummer free ebook. Rent snuff box 2006 starring matt berry and rich fulcher on dvd and bluray.
This activity compares two containers of tobacco one on the production side and the other on the consumption side to show how tobacco was made and sold in the colonies and in england. English to french translation results for snuffbox designed for tablets and mobile devices. The ivory snuff box by frederic arnold kummer overdrive. The anatomical snuff box or snuffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of.
Fantastics and other fanciesthe idyl of a french snuffbox. Antique snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale at 1stdibs. Antique french silver gilt snuff box waxantiques silver dealers. There were different mixtures of snuff for different times of day and different seasons, and definite rules about the way to hold the box and take the snuff. Found here as well as scottish and english boxes you will also find french, all beautifully crafted note. Snuffbox definition is a small box for holding snuff usually carried about the person. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about snuff box. Initial experience on anatomical snuff box approach for. Oct 10, 2014 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.
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