Antique Lacquer Snuff Box — Hand-Painted Gentleman Portrait (Round Lidded Box)

Small, moody, and ridiculously good on a desk.

This antique round lacquer snuff box features a hand-painted male portrait on the lid—warm, old-master tones set against a deep black ground. It’s the kind of object that doesn’t need a big speech: you see it once and immediately want it on a stack of books, next to a lamp, or on a writing table like you’ve owned it forever.

Intact and display-ready, with visible restoration and hairline lines in the lacquer consistent with age and use (and honestly, that’s part of the charm). Use it for jewelry, matches, tiny notes, or simply as a collectible accent that makes your vignette look intentional.

Origin:  Circa 1800s

Material: Black lacquer

Condition:  Very Good

Size:  4.25" Diameter x 1 1/2" H