I found a snuff box today in a craft shop. The box had the same makers mark as the Sharrow snuff box. I did some googling around and found that the maker is Mike Fisher from Heartwood creations. The box is called a secret box and comes in a few different sizes most of which are ideal for snuff. If anyone is interested the website www.heartwood.com has a store finder and other details for you. The box I have is a two inch square and has some excellent laser printing on it. I think a nice rosewood box inscribed with a Toque brand would be just swell (hint, hint).
I actually have a box made by heartwood as well Juxtaposer. You can see a pic of it on the lower link. Its on comment #2, the top right box. Wooden Snuff Boxes
Thats very interesting Juxtaposer. I have three of them boxes, very well made and snuff tight. Roderick of Toque is looking out for a snuffbox maker and no doubt he will see this thread.
I scored another heartwood creations snuff box today. It was at a small nic nac shop sitting on a clearance shelf marked 50% off. I ended up paying $6. It is a double chamber & very tight with absolutely no snuff spilling into the opposite side & holds quite a bit.
Trout- that is SWEET!!! I’m jealous, because I always carry two boxes. Man, I’d love one of those!
Thanks, I thought it was a pretty good deal.
You can buy them here Secret Boxes. Click on each one to see the varieties available. There are some real sharp ones under the ‘Deluxe Wooden Inlay’ its the 10th one down. They have a double compartment under ‘tall box’ but is currently out of stock. Or go here Retailer Locator to see if there is a retailer near you.
Super nice box, Trout! Congrats!
Thats a lovely box Trout, do you know if they ship internationally? Stefan
I have three Wilsons Sharrow boxes and they have a heart symbol burnt in on the back. So It looks like this is Wilson source, but maybe they don’t ship internationally in small quantities.
Nice, and very traditional. Back in the day, multi compartment snuff boxes were the rage as snuffers then, like us, generally had a rotation.
Looks like that Heartwood place is about 20 miles from my house. Competition in my own backyard! Actually not. They’re huge. I’m sure they can make more boxes in a day than I can make in a year I’ve seen their boxes over the years. They are really nice but I didn’t like any of the dimensions available, even the wilson’s box, that’s why I originally decided to make my own with custom “snuffbox” dimensions. I did make a few multi-compartment boxes but they weren’t originally intended for snuff. A few members here on the forum bought them but I don’t know if they were used for snuff, the compartments were pretty small.
onefortheroad, this is the front and the back of one of my Wilsons Of Sharrow boxes. Note the burnt in heart on the back, would you say that it’s been made by Heartwood?
onefortheroad…don’t worry. I like to support the little guy. I will always buy my boxes from you! I really would like a double compartment box, so if you make some, let us know! The problem with the one that Trout shows is that it’s a little too big to be comfortable in a pants pocket. Maybe you could make one that would fit better?
I would be in for one of those!
bryan, This one is actually quite comfortable in the pocket especially if your usually carrying 2 boxes. The dimensions of this box are: 1 3/8"W x 3 3/4"L x 3/4"H, each compartment is 3/4"W x 1 1/2"L x 1/2"deep. Basically 1 1/4" longer & 1/4" less in width than Patrick’s snuff boxes.
Patrick, If you ever make a box similar to one of these, I would definitely be interested. I think these are very sharp. Deluxe Wooden Inlay
@snuff head- yes, I think all boxes with the heart on them are from Heartwood. I’ve seen them from time to time in many sizes over the years. I just never imagined that they were produced so close to me. @bryan- thanks for the support. Actually my thanks to all of you who’ve bought snuffboxes from me. Including almost everyone in this thread. If I get a chance I’ll try to design and make a good double box soon. @troutstroker- The new box looks nice, I like the inlay. For me it would have to be a table box. I think it would fit in my pocket but I don’t think I could sit down comfortably with that in my front pocket. (Is that your snuffbox or are you just excited to see me?) I know you’re about twice my size so I imagine your pockets are a heck of a lot larger than mine. I’ll check for some burls and spalted maple and such next time I pick up more wood. Don’t see any reason I couldn’t turn them into some cool inlays.
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onefortheroad thanks for the confirmation then I have three Heartwood boxes and one of yours via Tim @ Snuff Store. I’ve had it some time and very pleased with it.