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Stolen 18th-century Berlin snuffboxes to be exhibited at V&A museum

exhibition · 2026-03-21

A set of 18th-century Berlin snuffboxes, previously stolen during a daytime theft in Paris, will be presented to the public at the Victoria and Albert Museum. These items belong to the Gilbert Collection and will be shown in a recently opened gallery at the museum's South Kensington location.

Key facts

  • Snuffboxes were created in 18th-century Berlin
  • Items were stolen in a Paris daylight robbery
  • Snuffboxes are part of the Gilbert Collection
  • Exhibition will take place at the V&A in South Kensington
  • Display will be in a new gallery space

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Locations

  • Berlin
  • Paris
  • South Kensington

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