19th C. Victorian Snuff Box

19th C. Victorian Snuff Box

“Your Health” in gold lettering adorns the top of this black lacquered paper mache or wood snuff box. Some in the Victorian times believed that snuff had medicinal qualities,hence the saying. Add to a ...

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History
  • Victorian snuff boxes were commonly used during the 19th century, reflecting the cultural practices and social norms of the era.
  • The inscription 'Your Health' suggests the historical belief in the medicinal properties of snuff, a popular notion at the time.
  • Such items were often luxurious and personalized, highlighting the craftsmanship and materials valued in the Victorian period.

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