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A brass novelty vesta case, in the form of an owl, catch defective and lacking eyes, 6cm.Ê
A brass novelty vesta case, in the form of an owl, glass eyes, 5cm.Ê
Two novelty vesta cases, comprising a white metal example as a lady's shoe, 8.5cm, and a brass
Two novelty vesta cases, comprising a white metal example as a lady's shoe, 8.5cm, and a brass example as a workman's boot with studded sole, 5.5c...
Two novelty brass vesta cases, comprising an example in the form of a shoe incorporating a cigar
Two novelty brass vesta cases, comprising an example in the form of a shoe incorporating a cigar cutter, 7cm, and another as a lady's leg with fan...
A rare tin ware nutmeg grater, 17/18th Century in the form of roped military drum, each hinged domed
A rare tin ware nutmeg grater, 17/18th Century in the form of roped military drum, each hinged domed end inscribed 'God Save The King' around a cr...
An attractive late 19th Century/early 20th Century Japanese ivory okimono, in the form of a bowl
An attractive late 19th Century/early 20th Century Japanese ivory okimono, in the form of a bowl carved to the centre interior with a bat's head, ...
A 19th Century plate, tray or salver stand in the manner of Gillow, ebonised, weighted rectangular
A 19th Century plate, tray or salver stand in the manner of Gillow, ebonised, weighted rectangular moulded plinth base below two bolster form turn...
A 19th Century silver mounted capronised ebony elephant, Sri Lanka, the standing elephant with
A 19th Century silver mounted capronised ebony elephant, Sri Lanka, the standing elephant with elaborate silver scroll decorated mounts and harnes...
A collection of smoking paraphanalia, comprising a silver cigarette lighter with makers mark of
A collection of smoking paraphanalia, comprising a silver cigarette lighter with makers mark of Alred Dunhill, and hallmarked for London 1939, 6.5...
A Royal Crown Derby coffee set for six settings in fitted case, the cylinder cups decorated in the
A Royal Crown Derby coffee set for six settings in fitted case, the cylinder cups decorated in the Delft style with sailing boats, the cups with f...
Scales and rules, comprising a large slide rule in mahogany rectangular box, paper label for 'D.
Scales and rules, comprising a large slide rule in mahogany rectangular box, paper label for 'D. Thornton Ltd., Paragon Works, Manchester', no ver...
Silver backed brushes, mirrors, etc., comprising two brushes and a hand mirror with embossed
Silver backed brushes, mirrors, etc., comprising two brushes and a hand mirror with embossed cherub decoration, mirror 23cm, a brush with birds, m...
Military and yachting badges and buttons etc., comprising cap badge of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
Military and yachting badges and buttons etc., comprising cap badge of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, a pair of collar badges, three buttons, four whi...
A collection of one hundred and one vintage glass marbles, in plum velvet bag. (102)
A late 18th Century red leather French document case, the silver plated lock complete with key, with
A late 18th Century red leather French document case, the silver plated lock complete with key, with internal divisions for the months of the year...
A pair of carved mahogany feet, in the medieval style perhaps to simulate an armour, 24cm. (2)
A pair of carved mahogany feet, in the medieval style perhaps to simulate an armour, 24cm. (2)
A Georgian silver mug, of tapering cylinder form with typical scroll handle, later engraved inscription and floral decoration in the Chinese style...
A large silver spirit flask, of curved form initialled and dated 'HJF From FHJ 1921-1942', hinged
A large silver spirit flask, of curved form initialled and dated 'HJF From FHJ 1921-1942', hinged swivel cover, Birmingham, 1942 by F. Burton Cros...
A pair of silver lidded mustard pots, of oval serpentine outline, pierced and engraved in the Adam
A pair of silver lidded mustard pots, of oval serpentine outline, pierced and engraved in the Adam style, blue glass liners damaged, Sheffield, 19...
A 19th Century brass and champlevŽ enamel two piece belt buckle, with hinge and pin fixing, 18cm.Ê
A 19th Century brass and champlevŽ enamel two piece belt buckle, with hinge and pin fixing, 18cm.Ê
A mixed lot of silver pieces, comprising a Dutch caddy spoon with twin figural handle, 7.2cm, a
A mixed lot of silver pieces, comprising a Dutch caddy spoon with twin figural handle, 7.2cm, a Colonial silver napkin ring, a Georgian lion mask ...
A silver military presentation shield, on oak plaque 'Aldershot Command Athletic Association -
A silver military presentation shield, on oak plaque 'Aldershot Command Athletic Association - Command Tournament - Winners 1933-34 - 2nd Bn Queen...
A six piece silver condiment set with six spoons contained in a fitted mahogany box, comprising four
A six piece silver condiment set with six spoons contained in a fitted mahogany box, comprising four twin handle trophy form open salts, a pair of...
An Anglo Indian ivory and horn chess set, Vizagapatam, mid 19th Century, part only comprising
An Anglo Indian ivory and horn chess set, Vizagapatam, mid 19th Century, part only comprising eight ivory pawns, bishop, queen and knight and eigh...
A collection of ten lead flat soldiers of cavalry, contained in original cardboard box with printed label for Ernst Heinrichsen, all in bright fre...
A late 18th Century/early 19th Century French twin prong fork with pierced and carved boxwood
A late 18th Century/early 19th Century French twin prong fork with pierced and carved boxwood handle, with a figure by a wall in front of scrollin...
A mixed lot, comprising three powder compacts two with cases, largest 9cm, a vintage Conway Stewart fountain pen with 14ct knib, a propelling penc...
Two powder flasks, comprising a leather example embossed to one side with huntsman on horseback,
Two powder flasks, comprising a leather example embossed to one side with huntsman on horseback, by 'G. and J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield', 23cm and a ...
Two small powder or shot flasks, comprising a 19th Century ivory example with silver plated mounts, hinged cover engraved with a crest and 'Vincit...
Book - Domestic Medicine É. By William Buchan, 9th Edn. London, 1786, old leather with replacement
Book - Domestic Medicine É. By William Buchan, 9th Edn. London, 1786, old leather with replacement paper spine, contents loose in parts.Ê
A very comprehensive Technical Drafting Drawing Set circa 1920, by E.O. Richter and Co., the
A very comprehensive Technical Drafting Drawing Set circa 1920, by E.O. Richter and Co., the interior velvet lid stamped in gold 'PraŠcision, E.O....
A 19th Century ivory and shibayama visiting card case, of rectangular form, each side with flowers
A 19th Century ivory and shibayama visiting card case, of rectangular form, each side with flowers and leaves in gold lacquer with insects, flower...
A late 19th Century ivory rectangular box, the lid with carved monogram, two division interior, 12 x
A late 19th Century ivory rectangular box, the lid with carved monogram, two division interior, 12 x 6 x 2cm, and a magnifying glass on leaf and f...
Three early 19th century miniature bone games presumablyÊfor a doll comprising a bilboquet or cup
Three early 19th century miniature bone games presumablyÊfor a doll comprising a bilboquet or cup and ball, 4.5 cm, totemÊwith alphabetical faces,...
A mixed lot including a mother of pearl diamond pattern card case, a damagedÊmeerschaum pipe as a
A mixed lot including a mother of pearl diamond pattern card case, a damagedÊmeerschaum pipe as a lady's head with fancy hat, a boxwood syringe ca...
A miniature cased model Colt revolver attributed to Tom Weston of Mexico City, in blued steel and brass with ivorine grips, the model numbered and...
A miniature silver model of a Lee-Metford rifle and sling, together with a gold watch key in the
A miniature silver model of a Lee-Metford rifle and sling, together with a gold watch key in the form of revolver, the first hall marked for Londo...
A miniature 17th century toy brass or bronze cannon barrel, 6 cm,
Two late 19th/early 20th century key ring pistols one in the form of a revolver with mother of pearl
Two late 19th/early 20th century key ring pistols one in the form of a revolver with mother of pearl grips, 4 cm, the other as a rim fire pistol w...
A Brazilian miniature metal model of paper knife in the form of a mameluke sabre, polished steel and
A Brazilian miniature metal model of paper knife in the form of a mameluke sabre, polished steel and gilt scabbard, etched blade, ivorine hilt, in...
A fine late 19th/early 20th century Japanese gilded and engraved vesta case, one side decorated with
A fine late 19th/early 20th century Japanese gilded and engraved vesta case, one side decorated with a dragon the other with houses in a mountaino...
A colonial lot comprising a fly whisk with metal bound spiral horn handle, 22cm excluding whisk, a
A colonial lot comprising a fly whisk with metal bound spiral horn handle, 22cm excluding whisk, a leather swagger stick with badge PP below a cro...
Nicholas 11 A Russian enamel beaker dated 1896, the so-called 'Cup of Sorrows' for the Coronation of
Nicholas 11 A Russian enamel beaker dated 1896, the so-called 'Cup of Sorrows' for the Coronation of the Tsar, 1896, 10.5 cm highÊ
A rare flintlock pistol by Nicholas Paris, Warwick, signed ' N .Paris, Warwick ', 13 cm screw off
A rare flintlock pistol by Nicholas Paris, Warwick, signed ' N .Paris, Warwick ', 13 cm screw off cannon barrel, engraved steel lock plate, cock a...
A Georgian ivory toothpick box of navette form, the lid inset with a painted panel of dogs chasing a
A Georgian ivory toothpick box of navette form, the lid inset with a painted panel of dogs chasing a hare in gilt frame under glass, velvet and pa...
A shell decorated Victorian cardboard sewing box 'A Present From the Crystal Palace', of rectangular
A shell decorated Victorian cardboard sewing box 'A Present From the Crystal Palace', of rectangular form the sides with patriotic colour prints, ...
Three Victorian shell and lithograph decorated pin cushions and a needle book, comprising an oval
Three Victorian shell and lithograph decorated pin cushions and a needle book, comprising an oval example inscribed 'Thine for ever', 10cm, a hear...
Four Victorian shell decorated pin cushions, and a needle book comprising an octagonal example
Four Victorian shell decorated pin cushions, and a needle book comprising an octagonal example with print of a boy sailor 'Remember Me', loss to b...
A Victorian shell work pin cushion and a needle book both 'A Present From The Crystal Palace', the
A Victorian shell work pin cushion and a needle book both 'A Present From The Crystal Palace', the pin cushion of circular form with titled print ...
A Victorian shell work large format pin cushion and a bag, the pin cushion of oval form, 13cm, the
A Victorian shell work large format pin cushion and a bag, the pin cushion of oval form, 13cm, the bag of rectangular box form below a green silk ...
A printed trade sheet circa 1840 'A Lewis Dealer In Foreign Shells, Antiques, Fossils, Minerals É No
A printed trade sheet circa 1840 'A Lewis Dealer In Foreign Shells, Antiques, Fossils, Minerals É No 3, Old Well Walk (Cheltenham), É. Sold Cheap ...
A shell work picture box, containing an anchor decorated with shells amid seaweeds and a part rope
A shell work picture box, containing an anchor decorated with shells amid seaweeds and a part rope border, in a modern gilt bordered box frame, 26...
A Victorian shell work writing box and a hand mirror, the writing box of rectangular form the
A Victorian shell work writing box and a hand mirror, the writing box of rectangular form the black leather ground decorated with shells, the inte...
Four 19th Century shell form purses and boxes, comprising three egg shaped mother of pearl examples with gilt metal hinged mounts, largest 9.5cm, ...
A mid 19th Century natural shell sewing companion and a similar purse, the companion of mother of
A mid 19th Century natural shell sewing companion and a similar purse, the companion of mother of pearl egg form with gilt hinge mount and raised ...
A Victorian shell decorated sewing box, of rectangular form the sides and top extensively decorated with shells carefully arranged in complex mirr...
Two 19th Century glass cylinder form display jars, each on a folded foot and containing sea shells, 18.5cm high, 8cm dia., and a large shell conta...
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