Very nice Tony!
I’ve always dreamed of something like this. I would love a tin like that, or one that said something along the lines of : Exquisite Snuff, Exquisite Tobacco or the like.
I’m sure it was a really cheap item in its day, and no doubt a promotional thing for J&H Wilson’s. Cheap or not, it’s immensely practical and effective. I guess a reproduction could have any wording on the lid.
I know that this could be done with a punch set, not sure how nice it would look.
A for me–I like them smaller
I tried to make a tin like @ermtony posted a picture of. I used a steel punch set… horrible fail. The tin nearly collapsed even when I placed support under it.
I have another one, I might try to etch it chemically. We shall see.
I’d better take some pics with the lid off etc. Might make it clearer.
My 2 cents. I’ve got one of the Mr Snuff plastic boxes and I do like the design. Nice sturdy feel and thoughtful hinged lid and I really like the design of the tap hole and sliding panel covering the hole. I like to carry around more than one kind of snuff to try during the day, so I would like a smaller box though. Keep the depth the same, but make it a 1"x1" square and I’d really go for that.
How about 2x1.5x3/4…bit more depth?
@mr.snuff I think that sounds right perfect, so you’re thinking the 2x1.5 rather than 2.5x1.5?
That would be a good size. The depth would help keep down spillage on the sides from pinching. The volume would be a bit more than the Ari D Norman
I have been trialling the coloured boxes from Mr Snuff…
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They are a good size, take 10gm perfectly - thus I can decant a full 10gm box of snuff - and are relatively thin so slip into pocket well.
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The hinge is excellent, tight enough to not flop open, loose enough to open easily.
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The slide end (I like to tap snuff onto back of hand - keeps my fingers clean) works really well.
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Colours - I bought two green ones - which I really like - I am sure the other colours are good and great if you want to carry a few snuffs and need to distinguish them.
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Nice and robust - dropped them lots of times - no sign of wear or tear.
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price - really good - excellent value for money
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I’d say these boxes are near perfect - a much better (for me anyway) than the rather large Bernards boxes, though otherwise very similar
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I guess a smaller version (with hinge and slide end - essential) would be nice - just a bit shorter on long side would be fine - otherwise proportions perfect
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Logo on top - don’t mind - embossed is better than a label (which on Bernards box immediately started to come off - but left nasty sticky film) - I’d prefer it say something like ‘Snuff Box’ or ‘Take a sniff’ or something generic or amusing if it must - but certainly not a deal breaker.
All in all a perfect snuff box - I will be buying more in other colours and to ‘put away’ just in case for any reason they became unavailable - Mr Snuff - thank you for having these!
@SnuffinClown: yes I was thinking 2" so the size is significantly smaller than the larger brother. That way it’ll fit in the pocket with a small wallet or money without being it over-stuffed.
@jonathan: thanks for the excellent review. Also the reminder about the sliding top is good too. I would have assumed…never a good idea.
I will get the ball rolling on these. It will be a couple of months most likely.
Ok so the new one will be 2x1 3/4 x 9/16 fine ( I would have preferred 2 1/4 ) It’s good to be the king. Now lets talk about the plastic color . I need one
antique tortise shell , A couple mother of pearl . and one that old bakelite color from the 20s or 30s . one chrome and one kind of like a marble or granet. Color of your choice.!. Thanks David
Bakelite brown would be very cool, as would a smaller one in the black plastic, which would look like a papier mache snuff box.
@Mr.Snuff As with the American snuffs, are you able to ship these plastic snuff boxes from within the US (to a US address)? Here here to the bakelite.
I’ve received on the of the current ones offered. I like it much better than the tan one that had been listed. This is a very good snuff box and like @jonathan I will be ordering more. I can’t add anything to his review other than I like how the sides are straight rather than curved. It makes it easier to get those last few pinches of snuff.
@Mr.snuff thanks for getting the dimensions listed!
I look forward to seeing the new ones.
Here is a pic showing size comparisons of some assorted snuff boxes.
2.25X1.5X.75 would be great the extra .25 gives plenty of room for fat pinches. flip top would be alright without the slide tap out or if it don’t matter for set up fee throw the slide on
Looking forward to getting one of these smaller boxes when they become available. The tan one I have is great, but is too big for practical every day use.
I picked up some porcelain looking snap top boxes that are a little big but really nice looking at the dollar tree for a buck each. Ones a horse and the opening is just wide enough for my fingers and the others an egg that I put a few pinches of abraxas in. If you have a gigantic winter coat like I do the horse is perfect. Otherwise there just good for around the house and looking fancy.
And my vote would go to b as well