I’ve had a little bit of coin to throw around at this hobby as of late and I was wondering what some of you had in terms of antique, unique, or luxury items.
I recently purchased the Paul Pry snuff box from Toque to own a piece of history (though it is relatively unusable as it has a heavy lead content on the inside).
I also purchased a Nysberry, which is a very fancy tap box that is most likely used for…uhh…other powdered substances. But I still like the sleek design, standard of quality, and overall function.
What do you all have that costs a pretty penny? Or just looks cool? Historical? Rams Horn?
When I was getting started, I bought a “box” made from a split 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar coin (silver, and my birth year) from a seller on Etsy. Amazing piece of art, though it turned out to be a bit small for pinching from. I’ve also worn out a couple of the original Posh chrome bullets that while not vintage, weren’t really cheap. I also have one of the titanium spoons that were around a few years back (perhaps still are), though where it is, I’ve no idea.
I appreciate the antique snuff related items, but at this point, I just pinch from tins.
Thanks for sharing @mecompco ! I think I have a spoon or two missing myself
I’ve been on the hunt for a quality snuffing experience on the go, but I keep returning to the same thing too…pinching out of the tin. So it’s funny you should say that.
Nice to have a few things though, I suppose. I like to switch it up.
Having recently received free with my last order from Mr. Snuff, @clsmoothie, one of their Snuffhouse snuff boxes, I must say I’m impressed. It’s plastic, and nothing fancy, but it works. Big enough to pinch from (I’ll never use the tap port), yet compact enough to be unobtrusive. For $6.99, I think it’s well worth the price if a utilitarian box is what one seeks. I don’t particularly recommend it for WE and the like as it leaks a bit around the cover hinge, but I think any snuff that’s not absolute flour would be fine.
I also like to reuse the little NTSU plastic cans, they are just the right size, and the lid seals tightly.
. I prefer hallmarked silver boxes and EPNS is nice too. Bone and wood boxes I like. I even have a 19th century papier mache one. When I smoked cigarettes I always transferred them to a silver cigarette case. Its more stylish than a cardboard pack. My favourite snuff box is pictured. I love that it’s 206 years old. It’s my special occasion box and goes well with my suit. It’s very nice to offer snuff to others from it.
I prefer hallmarked silver boxes … except when you temporarily trade your beautiful silver snuffbox for a snuff bullet! It was so long ago now that my memory fades, but I seem to recall you were commissioned by a trade journal (probably Jacques Cole) to test a new-fangled bullet for a week and report back. Is your report still available anywhere?
