Snuff Collection

Tobacconist - Treyer and Fribourg
The famous (and charming) 18th century tobacco, cigar and snuff shop Treyer and Fribourg at 34 Haymarket, London, SW1. The shop enjoyed the patronage of George III

Lilliputians / Sneezing
A couple of inquisitive Lilliputians climb inside Gullivers snuff box & sneeze & sneeze

Glass bottle of Scottish snuff, early nineteenth Century
3031909 Glass bottle of Scottish snuff, early nineteenth Century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass bottle of Scottish snuff, early nineteenth Century); © Don Troiani

Engraving of Old Gentleman, 1875 (engraving)
1574628 Engraving of Old Gentleman, 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Old gentleman taking a pinch of snuff. Engraving, London, c1875.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving of German Politicians, 1883
1574629 Engraving of German Politicians, 1883; (add.info.: German politicians, Conservative left and Skocialist right, taking snuff together)

British Prime Minister William Lamb, 1841
1574626 British Prime Minister William Lamb, 1841; (add.info.: William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), British Prime Minister, taking a last pinch of snuff

The French Fireside, after an 18th century engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000959 The French Fireside, after an 18th century engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Chinese pedlar and tobacconist, Qing Dynasty. The pedlar wears a bamboo lattice shop with handkerchiefs, ribbons
FLO4590360 Chinese pedlar and tobacconist, Qing Dynasty. The pedlar wears a bamboo lattice shop with handkerchiefs, ribbons, purses, etc

Tobacco plant with crimson flowers, Nicotiana fruticosa
5856597 Tobacco plant with crimson flowers, Nicotiana fruticosa; (add.info.: Tobacco plant with crimson flowers, Nicotiana fruticosa)

Sifiting Snuff, 1892
1574648 Sifiting Snuff, 1892; (add.info.: Sifting snuff: Cope Brothers cigarette and tobacco factory, Liverpool, England. From ''The English Illustrated Magazine'', London)

Railway Traveller, 1886
1574599 Railway Traveller, 1886; (add.info.: Railway traveller offering his snuff box to a second occupant with a large nose)

Presentation snuff-box of Turkish interest, c.1860-80 (gold & diamonds)
5974509 Presentation snuff-box of Turkish interest, c.1860-80 (gold & diamonds); length: 9.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rounded rectangular, the cover applied with diamond strapwork border)

8 heures du matin, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
8 heures du matin, 1839. 8 o'clock in the morning. (Le menage) Le spectacle de la nature eleve l'ame! Mr. Coquelet, pour se delasser des soins du menage

Pygmalion, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pygmalion, 1842. O triomphe des arts! quelle fut ta surprise, Grand sculpteur, quand tu vis ton marbre s'animer, et, d'un air chaste et doux, lentement se baisser pour te demander une prise

Two Caricatures, between c1760 and c1770. Creator: Unknown
Two Caricatures, between c1760 and c1770

La bonne prise, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
La bonne prise, 1836. The right catch

Un amateur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un amateur, 19th century. Portly man with snuff box looking at two passing women

Gentilhomme prisant du tabac, between 1694 and 1734. Creators: Alexis Simon Belle, Robert Tournieres
Gentilhomme prisant du tabac, between 1694 and 1734. Young man with snuff box

Two Bust-length Caricatures, n.d. Creator: Robert Dighton
Two Bust-length Caricatures, n.d. Attributed to Robert Dighton

Old woman with snuff. Creator: Johann Bernhard Scheffer
Old woman with snuff

Cigar Store Figure, c. 1936. Creator: Donald Streeter
Cigar Store Figure, c. 1936

Ecclesiastics, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ecclesiastics, [Rome], 1850. Scene depicting members of the clergy:..discussing in the Piazza di Campidaglio, on the morning of the 13th ult

Lunchtime for these Georgia peach pickers, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for these Georgia peach pickers. They earn seventy-five cents a day in the orchards. Muscella, Georgia

Living conditions for migratory laborers in private auto camp, Calipatria, Imperial County, 1939
Calipatria, Imperial County. Living conditions for migratory laborers in private auto camp. Tent space fifty cents a week. California. [Signs: Garretts snuff, Model smoking tobacco, Eastside beer]

Victorian scrap, young woman taking snuff Date: 19th century

Victorian scrap, old woman taking snuff Date: 19th century

Mura Snuff-takers; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Mura Snuff-takers; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Muras are an indigenous people from the central and eastern parts of Amazonas, Brazil. The Trombetas River has confluence with the Amazon River]

Tent interior in a pea pickers camp, Santa Clara County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tent interior in a pea pickers camp. Food supply and household equipment. Santa Clara County, California

Snuff Jar, 1849 / 52. Creator: Lyman Fenton & Co
Snuff Jar, 1849/52

Snuff Box, Bilston, c. 1775. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box, Bilston, c. 1775

Tobacco - Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by
FLO4604576 Tobacco - Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton

A selection of 19th century wooden strainers, shoe snuffs and other objects (wood)
1765121 A selection of 19th century wooden strainers, shoe snuffs and other objects (wood) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

I had a little dog, and they called him Buff (engraving)
3656000 I had a little dog, and they called him Buff (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: I had a little dog, and they called him Buff)

Antis snuff-takers (engraving)
966791 Antis snuff-takers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antis snuff-takers)

Veratrum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
3284382 Veratrum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Gourd-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Trailing Vines and Flower Heads, 1740-1800 (glass
2968044 Gourd-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Trailing Vines and Flower Heads, 1740-1800 (glass, multi-coloured overlay on transparent blue ground) by Chinese School

"Excuse me, Sir!", 18 October 1813 (colour litho)
3100871 " Excuse me, Sir!", 18 October 1813 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Excuse me, Sir)

Friends at a Pinch (engraving)
1602740 Friends at a Pinch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friends at a Pinch. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 January 1891)

Top: Gold snuffbox inlaid with various stones with a cornelian cameo in the centre with
XZL149426 Top: Gold snuffbox inlaid with various stones with a cornelian cameo in the centre with amorini, possibly by J. C. Neuber of Dresden

A Frankenthal rectangular snuff box and bombe cover, the interior of the cover with a
1766880 A Frankenthal rectangular snuff box and bombe cover, the interior of the cover with a scene of gentlemen playing billards, c.1770 by German School

J H Wilsons snuffs (colour litho)
6031927 J H Wilsons snuffs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J H Wilsons snuffs.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Shopfront of Fribourg & Treyer, Haymarket, London (b / w photo)
6032948 Shopfront of Fribourg & Treyer, Haymarket, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shopfront of Fribourg & Treyer, Haymarket, London)

Page of catalogue for the Ironmongery and Hardware Trades, c 1895 (litho)
6034448 Page of catalogue for the Ironmongery and Hardware Trades, c 1895 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Showcard, Kendal Brown Snuff, by Gawith, Hoggarth & Co, showing two Georgian gentlemen playing chess

Russian state jewels to be auctioned in London
Page from The Illustrated London News reporting on a sale of magnificent jewellery forming part of the Russian state jewels, which were auctioned at Christies in 1927

Decorative ash trays, cigar lighters, snuff box and cigarette box. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Snuff Box, 1860-1870 (goldstone, gold, micro mosaic glass)
500379 Snuff Box, 1860-1870 (goldstone, gold, micro mosaic glass) by Italian School, (19th century); h:2.00 w:7.70 d:5.60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Bequest of Muriel Butkin; Italian

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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.