Snuff-Box
Date17th century
MediumWood
DimensionsObject/Work: 30 x 95 mm
ClassificationsStimulant/Narcotic Equipment
Terms
Object numberC02167
DescriptionSnuff box. The lid depicts a scene of Guy Fawkes attempting to burn down the Houses of Parliament. On the underside is a floral and foliate design. Snuff boxes were used for holding snuff, a scented powdered tobacco, in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was inhaled through the nose and was thought to have medicinal properties. The making of snuff boxes was a lucrative business. They could range in design from very simple to extremely ornate.
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