Snuff Collection (page 4)

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

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Fungi - Candle-snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) Date:

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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Lyndon Johnson says you re out of date!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 Lyndon Johnson says you re out of date!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

SILENT FILM STILL: SNUFF. Bobby Vernon (1897-1939) in a scene from an unidentified silent film

18th C. Tobacconist Shop
A charming 18th century tobacco and snuff shop in the Haymarket, London, which has enjoyed the patronage of George III, Pitt and many other famous statesmen

Sneeze on Monday
If you sneeze on a Monday, you sneeze for danger; sneeze on Tuesday, kiss a stranger; sneeze on a Wednesday, sneeze for a letter; sneeze on a Thursday, something better

Taking Snuff
A French gentleman at the court of Louis XV takes a pinch of snuff

Close-up of shamans snuff from the yopo tree, the bark of which is made into hallucinogenic powder by the Yanomami Indians in Brazil, South America

Voltaire (Gleyre)
FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET known as Voltaire French writer, depicted sitting rather uncomfortably at a table holding a snuff box, possibly ?

Tobacco Stall / Co-Op
Tobacconists stall in a Co-operative market selling cigars, cigarettes, snuff and other forms of tobacco

Aristocratic Couple 1780
She watches from beneath her parasol while he helps himself to a pinch of snuff; she moves her head carefully so as not to endanger her elaborately high-piled hair-do

Pyne - Highland Shepherd
A HIGHLAND SHEPHERD with his dog : he wears a pouch to hold his oatmeal or oat cakes, a mull of rams horn for his snuff, and a dirk

Medieval French Shopping
Shops under a covered market in France, including a goldsmith, a shoemaker and a dealer in snuff

Back Bencher Takes Snuff
Charles Nicolas Warton, MP for Bridport, taking snuff

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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.