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:
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PREVENTS SPILLAGE. There is
nothing worse than a snuff box failure
that leads to you having a half-empty
snuff box, and a half-full pocket of
loose snuff. Besides being a
serious waste of snuff, this is just a
mess you don't want to experience.
So, find a container that stays closed
and keeps its contents inside.
IS COMFORTABLE IN YOUR POCKET. You
have to live with this container in your
pocket. You want a snuff box that
is shaped in a way that rides
comfortably in your pocket. This
is easier in the cooler months, because
the container can go in your jacket
pocket. But, during the hotter
months, you'll want a container that is
comfortable in your pants or shorts
pocket.
FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE. If you are a
lawyer or business manager and spend
your day behind a desk or in a
professional environment, you can choose
a snuff box that is a little less
indestructible. If you are a
plumber or a mechanic, you might want to
go with something that can take some
hits without failing you. Just
ensure that whatever container you
choose, is suited for spending all day
with you in your everyday life.
KEEPS YOUR SNUFF FRESH. I tend to think of this
an area of least concern. As long as your snuff
box or container is not overly large, you will be
snuffing your way through it fairly quickly. In
many cases, way too quickly for the snuff to dry out
or go bad. But, if you are an infrequent user or
light snuffer, you may want to consider whether your
snuff box of choice will keep your traveling snuff
safe and fresh for the duration.
Some containers that work well for carrying snuff:
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Small metal tins with screw-on lids
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Small metal pill bottle of container from the drug store
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Small glass or plastic bottle with a screw-on cap
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Wooden, plastic, or metal pocket-sized snuff box
- A plastic or metal "bullet," which also allows you to measure out the snuff you take
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A plastic tap-box, for tapping out snuff onto the back of your hand
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The container the snuff came in, if small enough
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Anything that fits in your pocket and will securely hold powder
A Place to Hold Snuff in your Home
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.
What we're talking about is a container that is the
height of luxury and convenience. It can be a a
lovely and inspiring snuff box that sits on your
coffee table or the table near your favorite
chair. It can have a flip lid, rather than a
screw on lid. It can be fancy, ornate, or
artisan made. It can be carved from wood,
fashioned from metal, or something as exotic as
hand-painted paper mache.
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.
Some Tips for Snuff Storage
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.
The enemies of snuff over time are AIR, LIGHT, and
TEMPERATURE. So, whatever storage method you
settle upon must address all three of these enemies.
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.
Storing your snuff in a dark place, such as a closet,
a dedicated wooden box, or the darkness of a freezer
is easy enough to accomplish.
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.
Places to Get Snuff Boxes and Containers
The links below are a good
place to start when looking for snuff boxes and
containers. But, many boxes, bottles, tins,
bowls, or containers can be repurposed from holding
other powders, to holding nasal snuff tobacco.
You can spend any where from less than a dollar for a
very practical round tin with a screw on lid, to a
couple of thousand dollars on an artistic masterpiece
of an antique snuff box. It is really up to 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.
| 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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