Snuff Collection (#3)

The French Fireside, After An 18th Century Engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Snuff container, Mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Snuff container composed of a gourd covered in glass bead netting with bottom beaded fringe. The gourd hangs suspended from a glass bead necklace

Monsieur Le Medicin, June 13, 1771. Creator: Henry William Bunbury
Monsieur Le Medicin, June 13, 1771

The snuff-box of the Romanovs
Green jasper snuff-box set studded with diamonds, which had belonged to the Russian royal family. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson

London Trade Card - John Brailsford, Cutler, St Martins Court, Leicester Fields. 18th century

The Last Pinch - old man taking snuff. circa late 19th century

Traditional London Tobacconist
G. Smith and Sons at 74 Charing Cross Road, established in 1869. Traditional tobacconist making personal blends and with a cigar humidor

Plan of an enlargement of the [General] Cemetery and of a new road leading thereto
Scale 1 inch : 90 yards.Surveyors: Flockton, Lee and Flockton, engineers.Original at Sheffield City Archives: FC/P/SheD/596S

HENRY FUSELI (1741-1825). Ne Johann Heinrich Fussli. British (Swiss-born) painter and art critic. A self-portrait made while Fuseli was staying at the home of the painter John Cartwright

Letter from J Watt, 1803, with snuff box Date: 1803

Murchison Snuff Box
The base of the gold snuff box presented to Sir Roderick Impey Murchison by Tsar Alexander II

HOGARTH: MARRIAGE, 1743. Detail of a line engraving after the painting, Marriage a la Mode: The Contract, 1743, by William Hogarth

The French Fireside, 1905. Artist: Charles Tomkins
The French Fireside, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (February 1905)

Part of Shenstones poem, The Snuff Box, 1735, (1840). Artist: William Shenstone
Part of Shenstones poem, The Snuff Box, 1735, (1840). Facsimile of part of The Snuff Box. Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Cremation, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Cremation, 1875. A young man is dismayed to find his uncle helping himself to some snuff that he found in an urn on the mantelpiece of his nephews lodgings

Cartoon, The Sailor and His Lass -- Augustus Harris (1852-1896), British actor, dramatist and impresario, holding his newborn baby daughter, with the midwife in the background. 1883

Old man reading the newspaper. Engraving. 19th century. Spain

The Portrait, by spanish painter, Luis Jimenez Aranda (1845-1928). Engraving by La Ilustracion, 1890. Colored

The snuff industry. Woman rolling cigars. France. Engraving, 1885. Colored

Maize plants and snuff. Engraving, 1841

Tobacco Stall in Market
Tobacconists stall in a Co-operative market selling cigars, cigarettes, snuff and other forms of tobacco Date: 1909

Making Snuff Boxes
Snuff box manufacture Date: 18th Century

War-Time Economies Saving Breath, WW1 Heath Robinson
War-Time Economies from Heath Robinson - to Save Your Breath. The Penny-in-the-Slot machine for blowing out candles. Wartime savings taken to ridiculous lengths by William Heath Robinson who suggests

The Tobacco & Snuff Shop, Unknown location, England. Date: 1960s

Snuff box in the shape of a WW1 tank
Snuff box in the shape of a First World War tank. Trench Art

The snuff industry. Woman rolling cigars. France. Engraving, 1885. Colored

Crushing the snuff tobacco
illustration of a man Crushing the snuff tobacco

Matters of Taste No. 4 / As Regards Snuffing, print made by W & J O Clerk, c. 1835-40
XJF448247 Matters of Taste No.4 / As Regards Snuffing, print made by W & J O Clerk, c.1835-40 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Triumph of Music, c. 1820 (w / c, pen & ink over wash on paper)
XYC258604 The Triumph of Music, c.1820 (w/c, pen & ink over wash on paper) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); 30.8x46 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Ah! Qu il est Bon!, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) 1824-25
XIR179440 Ah! Qu il est Bon!, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) 1824-25 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Politeness (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF179196 Politeness (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lord Edward Thynneas Snuff Box, Decorated with Foxhunting Scenes by John Ferneley Lord Edward Thynnes Gold Snuff Box, painted with Foxhunting Scenes

TOBACCO, 18TH CENTURY. A worker paring off the ends of snuff ropes. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

TOBACCO, 18TH CENTURY. The packaging of snuff into string jackets. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

TOBACCO, 18TH CENTURY. Two workers turning a press to compress snuff tobacco into molds. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

TOBACCO, 18TH CENTURY. Worker cutting lengths of tobacco to make snuff. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

SNUFF, 1720. A snuff-taker of 1720. Woodcut, English, 1720

WHISKEY ACT, 1794. American Treasury broadside, 19 June 1794, announcing a modification of the Whiskey Act of 1791, imposing duty on foreign and domestic alcohol, tea, snuff and sugar

Picture No. 10892482
Fungi - Candle-snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) Date:

Picture No. 10887205
Candle-snuff fungus - in Great Wood (Xylaria hypoxylon) Date:

Diamonds fluorescing
Murchison snuff box set with diamonds fluorescing under ultra violet radiation. Gold snuff box set with diamonds ranging from 0.75 to 2.5 carats, presented to Sir R. I. Murchison by Tsar Alexander II

Spain (1812). Snuff boix with allegory of the Constitution of 1812. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)

Lyndon Johnson says you re out of date! American cartoon, 1965, referring to President Lyndon Johnsons comment that
ELECTORAL COLLEGE CARTOON. Lyndon Johnson says you re out of date! American cartoon, 1965, referring to President Lyndon Johnsons comment that the electoral college was outmoded

FRANCE: SNUFF BOX, c1600. French snuff box for the table, c1600. Line engraving, 19th century

A PAUSE IN THE ARGUMENT. Wood engraving after painting by the French artist Leo Herrmann (1853-1927)

SNUFF, 18th CENTURY. Line engraving, French, 18th century

Tobacconists Shopfront
A delightful 18th century shop front with bow-fronted windows, at Haymarket, London, where tobacco and snuff were sold for over 100 years. George III and Beau Brummel, etc

Gentleman taking snuff
A mid-19th century Gentleman takes a pinch of snuff from his snuffbox - a very finely produced silhouette by Edouart. The description by the artist gives the gentlemans name as Mr Solomon Sheldon of

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Snuff: From Tobacconists to Royal Regalia" Step into a bygone era as we delve into the intriguing history and culture surrounding snuff, a finely ground tobacco product. Dating back centuries, it has captivated enthusiasts worldwide with its unique rituals and customs. Tobacconist - Treyer and Fribourg: At the forefront production in London during the 18th century, these esteemed tobacconists catered to connoisseurs seeking exquisite blends that tickled their senses. Lilliputians / Sneezing: The world was not without its quirks. Lilliputian-sized boxes filled with this powdered delight were carried by gentlemen who indulged discreetly, often leading to amusing sneezing fits among unsuspecting onlookers. Snuff production at Sharrow Mills, Sheffield - Mark Chaytor: Witness the meticulous craftsmanship behind every pinch at Sharrow Mills in Sheffield. Mark Chaytor's expertise ensured that only the finest quality tobacco made it into each blend. Victorian scrap - young woman taking snuff: In an age when etiquette reigned supreme, Victorian ladies embraced this fashionable habit. A delicate yet rebellious act captured forever in charming scraps depicting young women elegantly partaking in their favorite pastime. Victorian scrap - old woman taking snuff: Age knows no boundaries when it comes to enjoying life's pleasures. These endearing scraps showcased older women relishing their cherished moments with a pinch of snuff, defying societal norms. The royal regalia of the Romanoffs & The Snuff-box of the Romanovs: Even royalty succumbed to the allure of this intoxicating substance. Adorned with opulent designs and precious gems, these ornate accessories elevated snuff-taking from mere habit to regal sophistication within Russian aristocracy. London Trade Card - John Brailsford, Cutler.