The two 18th-century snuff boxes were made by Johann Christian Neuber and Daniel Baudesson. Among the items stolen were two ...

Snuff boxes date from a time when snuff taking was a popular habit, from 18th to mid 19th century. Snuff boxes could be exquisitely made and valuable; the cheapest were made from potato pulp.

Sir Robert, who was presented with this snuff box, became MP for Tamworth in 1830 and remained in the position until his death in July 1850. During his political life he was Chief Secretary for ...