Any Modern Snuffbox Makers?

Lou_Bliss

So I've been perusing the internet for a snuffbox that's a bit ornate in design but not antique. So my question is are there any snuffbox makers that make more ornate snuffboxes out of metal that can keep snuff for an extended period of time (3 or 5 days) that isn't antique as I would love to buy one that I can take with me where I go. I don't mind the heft of a metal snuffbox just would like a nice design.

n9inchnails

The only one I know of that still makes snuffboxes is Regnas.  Their boxes are beautiful and functional and completely snuff proof but they are damn expensive.  The price of them goes up every year, the price has skyrocketed in the years since I bought mine.  I got a gold plated sterling silver box with Sea Urchin fossil lid for $160 now the identical box is selling for $550.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Regnas?section_id=10598868

Lou_Bliss

Geezus those are some expensive snuffboxes I was thinking in the $100 range but if I ever come into some nice money I know where to look for some really really really beautiful boxes

dan11

Lou_Bliss

@dan11 unfortunately the images don't show up so I have no idea what it is that you're linking

dan11

I was showing my own spoons made from damascus. I can't seem to get the images to post no matter what I try. I'd love to make boxes some day too!

Lou_Bliss

@dan11 the day you manage to get a snuff box made you hit me up I would love to be your first customer

Lou_Bliss

would something like this hold snuff?

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/646272313/stag-coach-hold-up-coin-pill-box-snuff?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=metal+snuff+box&ref=sr_gallery-2-2&frs=1

Lou_Bliss

I actually contacted the seller and he says that it does but what do you guys think?

barredbenny

In your shoes, I would look for a nice used snuffbox on Ebay from the 20th century, i.e. non-Victorian. There are plenty of great ones in pewter and brass, and even more very good ones in wood. If you have a bit more to spend you could go for a sterling silver box. I think you would get better value for money than trying to find a new box, silver or otherwise. 

If you look around on Ebay, you can find a silver snuff box in good used condition for around $60. (Pewter or brass for half that.) People carry phones and watches around all the time that cost multiples of that!

barredbenny

And I don't think any snuffbox would do a very good job at keeping snuff fresh for 5 days - they are designed to be refilled every day or every other day. If that's important to you, you might want to stick with a smash box or similar. 

dan11

And another Etsy coin box seller. A few members here have bought these ones and were happy. I think the only issue is they're a little small for pinching from.

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/COINTRANSFORMATIONS?ref=search_shop_redirect

Lou_Bliss

@barredbenny I will definitely keep a look out for some used snuffboxes on Ebay also what's a smash box as I've never heard of one

@dan11 yeah I saw that this vendor sells these types of coin boxes and as for the one you linked I very much like these ones as well do you how well these keep snuff or are they pretty much like 1 or 2 days worth of snuff and that's it kind of box

ArtChoo

@Lou_Bliss       Ari D Norman      in London, UK make new silver snuff boxes.

There have been  some pictures and comments here on Snuffhouse, a couple of years ago.

If you take a look at ebay UK,   item  number      272296311539  you can see the sort of thing they make.

  This one is 148 English pounds.

Better still, have a look at their website.

Cheers.

Lou_Bliss

@ArtChoo I will definitely take a look and perhaps buy one

barredbenny

@Lou_Bliss

Smashboxes are very inexpensive plastic containers. Like this: https://snuffstore.co.uk/smash-box-white-10g-p-1814.html

Lou_Bliss

Ahhhh that's what smashboxes are!! Thanks for the info didnt know that's what those were called might pick myself up some of those also

bob

the coinboxs suck for snuff. 

bob

too small

SammyD13

I swear by those smash boxes. They work really well for coarser, moister snuffs. Not 100% airtight, but they will hold the moisture for a couple of days I've found.

bob

smashboxes are decent. The coin things not so great.

Lou_Bliss

well the coin ox is ordered just because as for the smash box im gonna pick one up when i get paid again

Justin

@Lou_Bliss Coins can make good boxes if they are large enough. I have one made to order by Coincrafts https://coincrafts.myshopify.com/ ; made from two crowns (pre-decimal 5 shilling pieces) which are 1.5" across and the box is 7/8" deep. It will hold the contents of a small Wilsons tin.

barredbenny

@Justin those look really cool!

Lou_Bliss

Wow! Those pieces all look absolutely gourgeous I hope the one I bought looks as good as those.

Fantastic_Floyd

Those coin boxes look totally boss.

I plan to have one made, myself. There are plenty of nice looking coin replicas available for cheap, so if you have a favorite coin that would cost a bundle (like I do), you can commission some of these craftsmen to make you a custom box and only look like you might be rolling in dough, so to speak.

I figured I would leave this information here in hopes that it may find someone thinking like I was. About having a coin box made. With different coins than what those cats offer. You get the picture.

Andrei

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this and please remove if not appropriate.

I have purchased this exact same snuff box from Mr. Snuff years ago : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CELTIC-PILLBOX-STERLING-SILVER-925-HALLMARKED-NEW-FROM-ARI-D-NORMAN/272300690628?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=20140122125356&meid=2f1a6d1e4ec94397b7cecac4bfe722fe&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=12&sd=272296311539&itm=272300690628&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

The box is in perfect condition. If anyone is interested please send me a private message.

Thank you

perique

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perique

Check out the "secret" boxes at:

http://www.heartwood.com/my-secret-boxes.html

While not advertised as snuff boxes,  mine works great !

n9inchnails

Those 3" Heartwood secret boxes are the exact same ones that used to be sold as snuffboxes with snuff manufacturer logos engraved on the lids, I have a McChrystals and a WoS one and they work great.

Khef

I just ordered a Heartwood Secret box from that maker on Amazon for $18 usd.