Pocket boxes are usually made to hold a small amount of snuff for immediate consumption. We are happy to share our experience and give free snuff box appraisals. When a new vonnegut book got released, i was the first in line. The emperors snuff box features an official suspect that the reader knows couldnt possibly have committed the crime, a small array of suspects i get that feeling a lot when reading the books of john dickson carr regardless of which of his pen names he is using for a given novel. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A decent book, though, in my opinion, not worth the price. I really i hadnt read any alice chetwynd ley since i was a teenager, and recently had the urge to read her again and im glad i did. 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. Digital copy of the book of snuff and snuff boxes by ma ttoon m. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. With 119 rare and unusual reproductions of snuff boxes in varicolored gold, silver, ivory, and precious woods and stones by curtis, mattoon monroe isbn.
Highquality boxes have tightlysealed lids to ensure that air does not penetrate the box, although wholly airtight boxes are a rarity. Its always interesting to read and snuff and snuff accessories i always feel pipes. The series was directed by brass eye director michael cumming who later directed berrys toast of london. The book of snuff and snuff boxes internet archive. Alexander strachan an exquisite georgian book snuff box. Wellcome collection is currently closed to the public. The anatomical snuffbox borders contents teachmeanatomy. When snuff taking was fashionable, the manufacture of snuff accessories was a lucrative industry in several cultures. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
In europe, snuff boxes ranged from those made in very basic materials, such as horn, to highly ornate designs featuring precious materials made using state of the art techniques. They noticed carefully where it was put away every night, and one evening, when the whole world was asleep, the woman stole it and brought it to her old mistress. We have eliminated gold, jeweled and costly boxes from the contents and are concentrating on snuffs made from common materials. It has a couple small dings on the bottom cup not sure what the picture is of a castle if anyone know more of this piece feel free to make a coment. Publication date 0 publisher bramhall houser collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library. Buy a cheap copy of the emperors snuff box book by john dickson carr. Snuff was the vogue of mainland europes aristocracy and the box was a valuable accessory that determined social status. Large early snuff box carved as a frog with a human face. When snufftaking was fashionable, the manufacture of snuff accessories was a lucrative industry in several cultures.
But a lot of the time when you see snuff boxes for sale they could be old pill or trinket boxes. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. I found this at a thrift store it is a heidelberg snuff box or pill box it is a very soft metal, not sure of its value. Snuff and snuffboxes in the 1700 and 1800s geri walton. Sterling silver snuff boxes and tobacco boxes 1stdibs. Here is a book that gives the history and background of the use of tobacco, and the connoisseurs approach to snuff boxes and. A page for fellow collectors of snuff boxes to share images, finds, or questions relating to them, run by a long time collector and dealer in the same. Vintage metal pig snuff pill box container diecast charm free ship antique. Also, visit our shop or read selections from our unpublished snuff box book. Starring and written by matt berry and rich fulcher with additional material by nick gargano, it aired on bbc three in 2006. A collectors item for some time, snuff boxes have suddenly become the rage even department stores are featuring them, large ones for cigarettes, small ones for dressing tables originals and imitations, and who can distinguish the one from the other.
Why not come and peruse our comprehensive range of natural history titles at our well stocked bookshop, where you can also receive our expert advice. Shop sterling silver snuff boxes and tobacco and other sterling silver boxes from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. Snuffbox, small, usually ornamented box for holding snuff a scented, powdered tobacco. More than 1 million books in pdf, epub, mobi, tuebl and audiobook formats. With 119 rare and unusual reproductions of snuff boxes in varicolored gold, silver, ivory, and precious woods and stones hardcover 1935 by mattoon monroe curtis author. Snuffbox definition is a small box for holding snuff usually carried about the person.
Antique snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale at 1stdibs. Snuff boxes is also used for snuffle bottles but it is not exactly the same. Bagombo snuff box is a collection of 23 short stories written by kurt vonnegut. Although the format is set, the progress has been slow. Since prolonged exposure to air causes snuff to dry out and lose its quality, pocket snuff boxes. The stories were originally published in us periodicals between 1950 and 1963. These exquisite and functional boxes for snuff are regarded as the most diverse, charming and collectable of the antique small boxes. Two hangmen matt berry and rich fulcher compete for women, money and happiness, venturing deeper in the ocean of depravity than any friends should in a whiskeyfuelled, crosscultural friendship. Inhaling snuff, or snuffing, as it is also called, was first witnessed by a european in 1493, when friar ramon. This is a nice book snuff boxes by kenneth blakemore with lotes references and photos of snuff boxes europeans and a few snuff bottles chineses.
View our much sought after range of antique snuff boxes. The name originates from the use of this surface for placing and then sniffing powdered tobacco, or snuff. We have been working on a book about snuff boxes for a couple of years. Buy brass collectable snuff boxes and get the best deals. Alexander strachan 1774 1850 an exquisite georgian book snuff box. The book of snuff and snuff boxes hardcover 1935 by mattoon monroe curtis author 5. The princess had told her mother about the snuff box, which gave them everything they wanted, and the queen bribed a servant to steal the snuffbox. Buy snuff boxes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. A wonderful pressed horn snuff box dating back to c. The book of snuff and snuff boxes mattoon moore curtis snippet view 1935. Full text of the book of snuff and snuff boxes see other formats. There are only a dozen books and the internet for reference with little primary data. The emperors snuffbox by john dickson carr 1955 bluebellabbey 5 out of.
With matt berry, rich fulcher, terry wade, alan ford. The book of snuff and snuff boxes by curtis, mattoon m. Still, books on chinese snuff bottles are hard to come by. The jewelled snuff box is a sweet, fun, wellwritten read with an interesting plot that fair skated along. Nov 19, 2014 snuffboxes were used by everyone, including royalty. It is located at the level of the carpal bones, and best seen when the thumb is extended in the past, this depression was used to hold snuff ground tobacco before inhaling via the nose hence it was given the name snuffbox. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Jul 15, shreedhar manek rated it really liked it shelves.
Digital copy of the book of snuff and snuff boxes by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A victorian era snuff box in the form of a book hello and welcome to the sale of my antique snuff or tobacco box. Snuffboxes were used by everyone, including royalty. Currently we have a number of categories of snuff boxes below. The family family collections the rothschild archive. 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. Snuff boxes for sale in uk 64 secondhand snuff boxes. With 119 rare and unusual reproductions of snuff boxes in varicolored gold, silver. After the snuff box was drawn from the pocket by the left hand, the fingers of the right hand gave the cover three taps, then the box was opened and a pinch of snuff placed on the back of the left hand or on the thumbnail enclosed by the forefinger, 72 snuff and snuff boxes and so inhaled.
One of these is that the audience should be able to expect what bagombi happen next, because the plot is logical and the characters understandable. A carved horn snuff box in the form of a book engraved with compass and hearts. Beside the dead body of sir maurice lawes are the shattered fragments of a snuff box that once belonged to napoleon. One royal prince was noted for using twelve snuff boxes daily a different box for each of his twelve favored snuff blends. During the current covid 19 pandemic, wellcome collection is closed. Here is a book that gives the history and background of the use of tobacco, and the connoisseurs approach to snuff boxes and bottles. Antique early 19th century benjamin franklin snuff box lid vintage. The anatomical snuff box or snuffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the handat the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphoid and trapezium bones forming the floor. The book of snuff and snuff boxes by mattoon m curtis. In the collections of the london bank at new court is a louis xv lacquer chinoiserie snuffbox, once owned by mayer amschel rothschild 17441812 and given by him to his son nathan mayer rothschild 17771836, in about 1758. The anatomical snuffbox also known as the radial fossa, is a triangular depression found on the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the hand.
With 119 rare and unusual reproductions of snuff boxes in varicolored gold, silver, ivory, and precious woods and stones curtis, mattoon monroe on. Snuff boxes the taking of snuff saw a dramatic increase at the beginning of the 18th century. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bernard hughes 1971, book, illustrated at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Search for snuff and snuff boxes books in the search form now, download or read books for free, just by creating an account to enter our library. With 119 rare and unusual reproductions of snuff boxes in varicolored gold, silver, ivory, and precious woods and stones by mattoon m. Written in 1841, the book has sections on snuff and snuffboxes on pages 4548 of the pdf pages 4043 in the original page numbering. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Snuff boxes are made in two sizes, ones for the pocket and communal boxes made for table use. Before the golden age of magazines drew to a close half a century ago soon to be beaten at the entertainment game by the new little boxes with moving.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Good gauge of silver, pretty swirling chased decoration, vacant cartouche. The practice of sniffing or inhaling a pinch of snuff was common in england around the 17th century. The story of snuff and snuff boxes mattoon monroe curtis. The story of snuff and snuff boxes mattoon monroe curtis snippet view 1935. This book begins with chapters on the history of tobacco namely chapters on tobacco in aboriginal america, its introduction, in europe, european opposition to tobacco, modes of production and consumption of snuff, the form and matter of containers, collecting snuff containers and collections of them. Fisher written in a humorous style, this book from 1846, covers the history of snuff, it varieties, methods of snuffing, and a lot more.