PAGES Snuff Boxes, etc.
Once you have your snuff,
you have to have a way to carry it and a
place to keep it. We're going to
cover some traditional snuff boxes, some
modern snuff boxes, and some very
practical ways to carry your snuff as
well. In the end, you'll find what
works specifically for you. First
we'll cover how to carry your snuff with
you and then we'll cover snuff storage. How
to Carry Your Snuff with You
There are a number of
goals to keep in mind when choosing a
snuff box or container to carry on your
person. You want a container that:
Some containers that work well for carrying snuff:
We'll address snuff storage farther down this page. What we're going to discuss now is a topic not frequently brought up. In the comfort of your own home, you could simply continue using the snuff container that you carry with you during the day. After all, it is already in your pocket and it is convenient for pinching or taking snuff. But, consider having a specific snuff
box or container at home, that is meant for your
casual snuffing throughout the evening. This
container does not have to meet all the same
requirements of the snuff box you carry with your
during the day. It does not have to match up
with the needs of your occupation. It does not
have to be hardy and up to the task of staying sealed
in your pocket.
Chef Daniel of Old Mill Artisan Snuff
(Rest in Peace), used to use these small simple white
ceramic sauce bowls as his snuffing container when at
home. He would put enough in the little bowl for
the evening, and just snuff from the bowl throughout
the night without having the even lift a lid. As
a gift he sent me some of these bowls, and I use them
now and again. They are pleasure to snuff from,
and a nice way to remember the good Chef.
The point to consider, is the container
you carry with you during the day must meet certain
practical needs that limit your choices. But,
the snuff box or container you snuff from while at
home, is limited only by your own style and
imagination.
If you buy a small tin of Silver Dollar
brand snuff, and start using it when you receive it,
you don't have to really worry that much about storing
it properly. But, if you order 25 small tins of
snuff and 5 large containers of snuff all at once,
then it would be a good idea to at least think about
how you are going to protect the freshness of your
investment. Most of the snuff you order will already
come in an air-tight container. But, most do not
remain air-tight after you have opened them. So,
it can be wise to transfer snuff you intend to store
for an extended time, into a purpose-built air-tight
container. The simplest of these to use and
acquire is a mason jar with a rubber gasket.
Remember to label your snuff. Ten or twenty
mason jars filled with various shades of brown powder
are sort of hard to tell apart without labels.
And you will want to store your snuff in
a cool place. Putting your snuff in the
refrigerator or freezer is always an option.
Though such a storage method absolutely requires that
the containers are air-tight. Refrigerators and
freezers pull all the moisture out of the air, and if
you snuff is not in an air-tight container, the snuff
will dry out very quickly. It is also lightly
that your snuff will pick up the scents of the various
foods stored along side it. For my part, I have always decanted
snuff I was going to keep long-term into glass mason
jars, and kept them in a cool dark closet in my
home. But, it has never been my goal to store
snuff for years on end. If you plan to store
your snuff long-term, consider this page as simply a
starting place. Do your own research, talk to
other snuff-users that store their snuff long-term,
and find the best method that will work for you. |
Ruby Lane Vintage - Beautiful old snuff boxes and snuff bottles. |
Antique Boxes at Toque - Beautiful vintage snuff containers. |
Accessories at Toque - Inexpensive snuff containers and tins. |
Specialty Bottle - Many small inexpensive metal containers. |
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