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A 19th century enamel patch box of circular outline, the pull-off top inscribed "Esteem the Giver", 2cm diameter.

A German Third Reich M43 style cap along with embroidered patch.

Ideal 'Tank Command' battle action game; boxed; Kay 'Pin Football' bagatelle game; Coleco Cabbage Patch Kids 'Carita Aleen' doll; boxed with certificate; and Palitoy composition head and body doll; boxed (4)Condition Report:Ideal - looks to be in good condition with slight wear and storage crushing to box.Football - a little grubby from age and use otherwise reasonably good.Cabbage Patch - doll looks to be very good but box with storage and opening wear.Palitoy - reasonable condition but appears to be lacking hole cover to back.

Plush covered soft toy of a swimming duck with squeeze type musical action L17cm; and collection of ten Cabbage Patch type dolls by various makers including Mattel, Hasbro, Appalachian Artworks, Migliorati etcCondition Report:Duck - wear to plush covering and well loved.Cabbage Patch vary in condition but most reasonably good.

A 19thc Bilston style enamel circular patch box with Love for Love enamelled to top, slight crazing and crackling to glaze, blue enamelled case, unsigned, (1.5cm x 2cm)

19th century mahogany five draw chest on stand, the base having three drawers, over fancy carved apron over four cabriole legs. 163 x 101 cm. / Split to right hand side of chest carcass, scratches/split to left hand side, scuffs to moulding on top, patch set into frieze.  Replacement handles, of the right look signs of restoration including the ‘finish’,  Legs have different tone, may be replaced, lower drawer linings replaced.

A burr walnut centre table with a quartetto of orphans, 75cm dia x 52cm high / Scuffs & scratches of use, top may have been varnished over, appears to be a veneer patch, under tables scuffs to edges, legs & feet, one under table has partial white ring from glass overall signs of use, all stable, nice colour under tables

Chanel, a special edition 2.55 Nude Medallion Reissue handbag, designed with a navy blue smooth calfskin leather exterior and gold-tone hardware, featuring burgundy and black grosgrain ribbon trim with chain detailing, a rear patch pocket, reissue chain shoulder strap with two medallion charms, mademoiselle turn-lock front fastening, interior secondary flap and a burgundy suede lined interior, measuring 8 by 14 by 25cm, with maker's authenticity cardCondition- Overall good condition- Scattered scuffs and impression marks to the smooth leather exterior- Two faint dark marks to the lower front of the bag- Two Biro marks to the underside of the flap closure- Date code 23175116 (2017)- Without maker's dust bag- Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com

Louis Vuitton, a denim Sac Plat shopper, designed with the maker's monogram blue stonewashed denim exterior and natural tan leather trim, one front patch pocket with push-clip fastening and large front zip pocket, an open top and a mustard yellow microfibre lined interior, measuring 1 by 33 by 36.5cmCondition- Overall very good condition- Few faint marks and watermarks to the tan leather trim- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- Serial number AB0055 (May 2005)- Without maker's dust bag- Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com

Marc Jacobs, a Softshot 17 camera handbag, featuring a flower printed black leather exterior, with polished gunmetal hardware, maker's signature front JJ plaque, a rear patch pocket, adjustable detachable leather shoulder strap and top zip fastenings, measuring 6 by 10 by 17cm, with maker's dust bag and care guideCondition- Overall very good condition- Scratches to the front JJ metal plaque- No other noticeable marks or wear to the bag exterior or interior lining- Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com

Mulberry, an olive leather Phoebe hobo handbag, crafted from olive green leather with brushed gold-tone hardware, featuring a front patch pocket with large buckle accent, dual flat leather handles, magnetic snap button fastening and one interior zip pocket, measuring 15 by 27 by 30cmCondition- Overall very good condition- Very few faint scratches to the bag base- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- Without maker's dust bag- Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com

A group of three Swedish silver cases I. I. Stack, Stenungsund mid-20th century, as a compact, mirror to interior, scrolling foliage to the hinged cover; a matching small cigarette case; a small patch box similar decoration, each marked and Signed Sizes: 87mm, 80mm, 42mm, weight: 226grams

A collection of Royal Worcester, to include Toby Jug, patch pots, saucer etc

Doctor Who William Hartnell, a BBC Broadcasting History FDC, signed by the first FIVE actors to play the Doctor: William Hartnell (1963 1966), Patrick Troughton (1966 1969), Jon Pertwee (1970 1974), Tom Baker (1974 1981) and Peter Davidson (1981 1984). Please note. There is a small patch of wear to the right edge, but this is mostly covered by the signature of Peter Davidson. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

Two antique snuff boxes along with a Bilston enamelled patch box

William Tippett (1833 - 1910), rural landscape, oil on canvas, signed, 41cm x 66cm, framed1 small patch repair, otherwise good original condition, probably original frame also in good condition

Early 20th century Pierrot ballet scene, oil on canvas, indistinctly signed, dated 1919 on stretcher, 56cm x 43cm, framed3 small patch repairs, general paint crazing but paint is stable, no sign of overpainting

[Osborne (Francis)] Advice to a Son; or Directions for your better Conduct through...this Life...I.Studies &c. II.Love and Marriage. III.Travell. IV.Government. V.Religion., third edition, woodcut initials and typographic ornaments, title and one or two other leaves lightly soiled but generally a good clean copy, later calf with triple rule and small ornaments to corners in blind, rubbed, light staining and small worn patch to upper cover, spine chipped at head, [Wing O510], Oxford, by H[enry] Hall...for Thomas Robinson, 1656 § Aikin (John) Letters from a Father to his Son..., 2 vol., mixed edition, vol.1 third edition, vol.2 second edition, Marcus Gage's copy with his contemporary ink inscription to head of titles and bookplate, contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt, spines gilt, 1796-1803 § [Hurd (Richard)] Dialogues on the Uses of Foreign Travel; considered as a Part of an English Gentleman's Education..., first edition, title in red & black, old ink library stamp to title and pastedown, contemporary half calf, joints split, label chipped, W.B. for A.Millar, 1764 § [De Britaine (William)] Human Prudence; or, the Art by which a Man may Raise Himself and Fortune to Grandeur, eighth edition, old ink library stamp to verso of title and final leaf of text, contemporary sheep, bit worn, rebacked preserving old spine, repaired, [This edition not recorded by ESTC], Dublin, Peter Hoey, 1794; and 2 others, courtesy, including a poor and imperfect copy of Braithwait's English Gentleman of 1641, v.s. (7)⁂ Osborne was Master of the Horse to Shakespeare's patron William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. His work was very popular, particularly with Oxford scholars, and went through five editions in 1656. It was subsequently charged by Puritan divines as containing atheistic principles and forbidden to be sold, which in fact appeared to increase sales.

Utopian fiction.- Widnall (Samuel Page) A Mystery of Six Centuries, or A Modern St. George and the Dragon, first edition, photographic frontispiece, plates, pencil gift inscription to front endpaper, endpapers with small patch of damp-staining to foot, the odd spot or light finger-soiling, but overall a clean copy, hinges cracked but holding firm, original cloth-backed boards with paper label to spine, rubbed at extremities with wear to corners, some soiling to spine, 8vo, Grantchester, 1889.⁂ A scarce fantasy work in which the protagonists discovers a lost land populated by dinosaurs and a lost race of pre-Adamites who may constitute a missing link.

Polar.- Amundsen (Roald) The South Pole, 2 vol., first edition in English, plates, maps, illustrations, book-label of K.H. & M.J. Wilson, light browning and foxing to endpapers, the odd patch of foxing elsewhere, some slight cracking at gutter, upper hinges tender but holding, original pictorial cloth, lightly rubbed, spines a little sunned, vol. 1 with portion of discolouration to lower cover and short tear to spine head, t.e.g., [Spence 16; Taurus Collection 71], 1912; with an incomplete 2 vol. set of Cherry-Garrard's The Worst Journey in the World, 8vo (4)⁂ Amundsen's account of his triumphant conquest of the South Pole, the race for which defeated the British attempt and resulted in the tragic death of Scott.

A George V 9ct gold half hunter pocket watch, the case by Dennison Watch Case Co., Birm. 1921, signed 'Herald' Swiss level movement with engine turned three quarter plate, fob wind, Roman white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds at six, plain case with black enamelled Roman chapter ring, engraved monogram to case back, presentation inscription to cuivre, 48mm. diameter, dial cracked. * Condition: Winds and runs. Dial is cracked, with three long hairlines and one short hairline from centre. Case good overall. Small patch of scratching to the case front between IIII and V.

Two silver and tortoiseshell boxes, comprising a circular Edwardian patch box with silver pique work to the lid, Levi & Salaman, Birm. 1910, 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) diameter; and a George V glass rouge pot with silver and tortoiseshell lid, Synyer & Beddoes, Birm. 1919; together with a modern hexagonal silver pill box. (3) * Condition: All in good condition. Slight wear to marks on patch box, minute ding to edge of lid.

Manner of Sebastian Pether (1790 - 1844), Moonlit Riverscene with Ruins, oil on canvas, 49 x 59.5 cm, framedCanvas reclined and with a patch to the rear.Some possible overpainting in the canopy of the tree to the right

A MID-19TH CENTURY ENAMELLED PORTRAIT MINIATURE PENDANT depicting the young Queen Victoria, in a fancy scroll frame. 7cm by 4.8cmLight general wear, a small discoloured patch to the top left

An 18th century silver mounted blue glass scent bottle and stopper, of urn shape, the front with engraved silver hinged patch box compartment, with mirror inset lid, the back with hobnail cut decoration, 12.5cm highAppears to be in good condition overall, with one tiny nick to the glass on the left 'shoulder'. The neck has not been reduced - the glass is cut and shaped around it, and the amounts all appear to be original, though they are unmarked.

A collection of Bilston and Battersea enamel patch boxes and others seven with floral designs and birds, two inscribed 'This and the giver are thine forever' and 'Happy Anniversary', one enamel egg with floral motifs together with heart shaped enamel patch box by Halcyon Days inscribed 'I love you', enamel patch box with a robin design by Kingsley Enamels, one enamel patch box inscribed Porcelaine de Paris to base, one floral micro mosaic box and an enamel egg with a pink floral design, eleven with their original boxes (qty)Condition:Bilston & Battersea enamel egg hinge is broken, Bilston and Battersea enamel 'Happy Anniversary' patch box, viewing recommended in person.

Four Edwardian graduated silver plated oval meat domeswith C-scroll handles and moulded edges, the largest stamped for Walker & Hall Sheffield, the other three stamped for the Alexander Plate Company London Welbeck Place, (4)Length sizes: 37cm, 35.5cm, 30cm, 25.5cmCondition:All with some tarnishing, as you would expect. There is a patch of wear to the top of the largest dome. The handle is also slightly loose to this example.

Helen Stuart Weir R.O.I. (British, 1915-1969)'The Last Rose of Summer', oil on board, signed lower right corner, framedoverall 58.5 x 49cm, within frame 44 x 34cm Condition:In good overall condition, with a minor patch of paint loss to the left hand margin.

A percussion single barrelled gun, having a 32" barrel, plain lock and hammer, the stock fitted with a patch box. Overall length 122 cm.

A Voigtlander Prominent 35mm Rangefinder Camera, chrome, body G, shutter working, RF patch clear, together with a Dynaron f/4.5 100mm lens, optics G-VG,

Two Leitz Wetzlar Chrome Collapsible f/2 5cm Lenses comprising a Summar lens, 1936, serial no.314567, body F, elements F, haze, dust, cleaning marks and a Summitar lens, 1938, serial no.488534, body F, scoring marks on inner cylinder, elements F, cleaning marks, patch of edge fungus

A Leitz Portugal Leica R3 Electronic 35mm SLR Camera black, 1977-78, serial no.1458571, with a Leitz Wetzlar Vario-Elmar-R f/4.5 75-200mm lens, made in Japan, 1979, serial no.3006705, shutter fires at single mechanical speed, otherwise untested, body G but viewfinder shows opaque patch over bottom third of eyepiece, lens P-F, overall internal fungus, together with a Leitz messenger-style outfit bag, R3 brochure and instruction manual and a Vivitar 283 Auto Thyristor electronic flashgun, untested

A South Staffordshire enamel patch box of theatrical interest, c.1805, the top printed and coloured with a titled profile portrait of 'Young Roscius', the navette shaped base a pale blue, a mirror to the interior lid, some restoration, 4.5cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.William Henry West Betty (1791-1874) was a popular child actor of the early 19th century, known as the young Roscius. He retired from the stage in 1808 to attend Christ's College in Cambridge, and although he tried to stage two comebacks he officially gave up acting in 1824.

A rare South Staffordshire commemorative patch box, c.1789-90, printed and coloured with a profile portrait of George III beneath a radiating eye, inscribed 'Britons rejoice and thank the Lord, In mercy our lov'd King's restor'd', raised on a pale blue oval base, with an internal mirror, a little cracking, 5.2cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.King George III's first illness in 1788 caused consternation in both court and parliament, leading to the passing of the Regency Act in the House of Commons. The King, however, recovered before the Act reached the House of Lords.

A rare South Staffordshire commemorative patch box, c.1800, printed in manganese with an angel holding a shield bearing the portrait of King George III, in her other hand a shield deflecting the course of an arrow, inscribed 'God Save the King' and 'May no weapon form'd against him prosper', raised on a dark blue base, fitted with an internal mirror, a little cracking, 5.2cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The print on the box relates to a failed assassination attempt on George III on 15th May 1800, when James Hadfield fired a shot at the king during the singing of the national anthem at the Drury Lane Theatre. The medal from which this print was taken was designed by P. Kempson.

A South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box, c.1820, painted with an oval portrait of Caroline of Brunswick wearing a feathered hat, within a jewelled border, inscribed 'Queen Caroline has triumphed over her enemies', raised on a moulded pink base, fitted with an internal mirror, 4cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The relationship between George IV and Caroline of Brunswick was strained long before he acceded the throne in 1820. That same year he tried repeatedly to divorce her, eventually putting her on trial for adultery. The trial preceded the passing of the bill of Pains and Penalties, which would allow George IV to divorce his wife. The tide of public opinion in Caroline's favour meant the bill was abandoned, making the trial irrelevant and thus resulting in a victory of sorts for Caroline.

Two English enamel patch boxes of Royal interest, c.1800-20, one printed with a portrait of Princess Charlotte, titled 'Princess Royal of England', raised on a lilac base, the other inscribed 'King and Constitution' within a shaped blue border, raised on a moulded dark blue base, both fitted with internal mirrors, some restoration, 4.7cm max. (2)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

Two South Staffordshire enamel patch boxes of Royal interest, c.1800, one printed and coloured with a portrait of the Duke of York leaning against a stone plinth beneath trees, the other printed in black with a head and shoulders portrait flanked by military trophies, inscribed 'Duke of York', both raised on pink bases, some restoration, 5.1cm max. (2)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

Two English enamel patch boxes of Royal interest, early 19th century, one printed and coloured with a head and shoulders portrait of the future George IV, titled 'Prince Regent', the other with a profile portrait of Frederick William, King of Prussia, raised on moulded bases enamelled pale blue and pale pink respectively, fitted with internal mirrors, some restoration, 4.3cm. (2)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

A South Staffordshire enamel patch box of political interest, c.1801, the circular top printed and coloured with a profile portrait of William Pitt, titled in black around the edge, the moulded ogee base painted with flower sprays, fitted with an internal mirror, restored, 4.5cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.William Pitt the Younger was Prime Minister between 1783 and 1801, then again between 1804 and 1806. The print derives from a drawing by Robert Dighton, now in the Parliamentary Art Collection.

A South Staffordshire commemorative patch box, dated 1800, commemorating the Union of Great Britain and Ireland, printed and coloured with two Classical maidens shaking hands before a brick pyramid, inscribed 'Great Britain & Ireland Unite' above the date '1800', raised on a pink base, restored, 5.7cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The Union Act that came into effect on 1st January 1801 was brought about to try and stop Ireland from uniting against Britain with revolutionary France.

A rare South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box of American interest, c.1783, inscribed 'May the glorious eighty Three For evermore remember'd be', within a red dot border, raised on a moulded green base, fitted with an internal mirror, 4.4cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The inscription on the box is believed to relate to the Peace of Paris, signed in 1783, which saw the end of the First British Empire and led to the end of the American Revolutionary War.

An English enamel patch box relating to the American Wars of Independence, c.1780, the oval form printed with a portrait of Admiral George Brydges Rodney, titled 'Sr G B Rodney', raised on a pink base, fitted with an internal mirror, some cracking and restoration, 5.5cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.George Brydges Rodney was ordered to the West Indies in late 1779 by way of Gibraltar where, in January 1780, he defeated the Spanish at the battle of St Vincent. He had previously had a very successful career during the Seven Years War.

A South Staffordshire enamel patch box, c.1812, printed and coloured with a head and shoulders portrait of Arthur Wellesley, titled 'Marquis of Wellington', raised on a moulded base enamelled dark green, fitted with an internal mirror, some cracking, 4.2cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.Wellington was made a Marquess in August 1812. He became the Duke of Wellington in 1814.

A rare South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box of naval interest, c.1797, painted with ships engaged in a sea battle, inscribed 'The Glorious Victory of Admiral Duncan 11th Oct. 1797', some restoration, 5cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The scene depicts the defeat of the Dutch by Admiral Adam Duncan at the Battle of Camperdown; considered one of the most significant actions in naval history.

A South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box of naval interest, c.1805, the oval shape painted with a putto astride a dolphin, within the inscription 'Victorious Nelson Immortal be his Name; the Triton with his shell resounds his Fame', within a white beaded border, raised on a dark blue base, some cracking and retouching, 5.3cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

A rare South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box, dated 1798, the navette shape painted with a scene from the Battle of the Nile, inscribed 'L'Orient on fire in the Glorious Victory by Adm. Nelson, 1st August 1798', within a beaded border on a dark blue ground, some restoration, 5.2cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The Battle of the Nile was fought between the British and French between 1st and 3rd August 1798.

A South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box, c.1798, painted with a Classical maiden, probably Fame, blowing a trumpet and holding a banner inscribed 'Nelson: his fames shall sound the world around', raised on a pale blue base, fitted with an internal mirror, 5cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.This box was probably made to commemorate Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile in August 1798.

A rare South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box, c.1801, relating to the Treaty of London, painted with a Classical maiden holding an olive branch and leaning against a marble tablet inscribed 'GB FR Peace Oct 1st', within a white jewelled border on a dark green ground, fitted with an internal mirror, some retouching to the base, 4.3cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The Treaty of London was signed by Lord Hawkesbury and Louis Guillaume Otto on 1st October 1801 and led to the 1802 Treaty of Amiens, which heralded a short-lived period of peace.

A South Staffordshire enamel commemorative patch box, c.1809, painted with a soldier in mourning beside an urn on a plinth inscribed 'In memory of Gen'l Moore', within a white beaded border, raised on a dark blue base, fitted with an internal mirror, minor restoration, 4.5cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) was a British Army officer, killed at the Battle of Corunna during the Peninsular War.

A South Staffordshire enamel patch box of naval interest, c.1794, the oval form painted in black with a sea battle within the inscription 'The glorious Victory of Earl Howe On the 1st of June 1794', raised on a green base, fitted with an internal mirror, some restoration, 4.1cm.Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.In the first major naval action of the Revolutionary War, Admiral Lord Howe defeated the Brest fleet of Admiral Villaret-Joyeuse at the Battle of the Glorious 1st June in 1794.

Two South Staffordshire enamel patch boxes of naval interest, c.1797, one decorated with a sea battle and inscribed 'Success to Admiral Duncan', the other printed with a spoiled anchor and laurel swags, inscribed 'Duncan and Victory', 4cm. (2)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.Admiral Adam Duncan (1731-1804) defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown on 11th October 1797. He was heavily involved in the American Revolutionary Wars as well as the Seven Years War.

Three English enamel topographical patch boxes, early 19th century, one printed in manganese with a street view of Tunbridge Wells, titled ' A Perspective View of Tunbridge Wells', another with a titled view of York Cathedral, inscribed ' A Trifle from York', the last with a view of Wells Cathedral, inscribed 'A Present from Wells', two on moulded bases coloured blue and green, one with flower sprays around the sides, some cracking and restoration, 4.5cm max. (3)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

Four English enamel patch boxes, late 18th/early 19th century, one of navette shape and inscribed 'Keep this for my sake' within a jewelled border, the others variously inscribed 'Farewell my Dear, I must away', 'Fear God and honor the King, Kiss a pretty girl, That's no sin', and 'For Modes of Faith let Graceless Zelots Fight', all on green and blue bases, some restoration, 5.5cm max. (4)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

Five English enamel patch boxes, late 18th/early 19th century, two inscribed 'A Trifle from Oxford' within patterned borders in blue and pink, one with a view of Lovers Leap at Buxton, one printed with a townscape of Yarmouth, the last with a sailing vessel above a banner inscribed 'A Trifle from Yarmouth', the four oval boxes fitted with internal mirrors, some faults and restoration, 4.7cm max. (5)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

Three South Staffordshire enamel patch boxes, late 18th/early 19th century, one painted with a dove holding out an olive branch to a Classical maiden, raised on a dark blue base, the other two printed with a fruiting cornucopia, one inscribed 'Peace and Plenty' over a moulded pink base, the other 'Peace, Unity & Trade' over a moulded green base, some restoration, 4.5cm max. (3)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

Three English enamel topographical patch boxes, early 19th century, one printed and coloured with a view of Carlton House, inscribed 'A Trifle from London', another two inscribed 'A Trifle from Bath', one depicting a view of the Royal Crescent, another with a view of Bath Abbey, raised on pink and blue bases respectively, all fitted with internal mirrors, some cracking and minor restoration, 5.3cm max. (3)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.

Three English enamel patch boxes, late 18th/early 19th century, one painted with a man smoking a long pipe beside a large beer barrel, another printed with a woman skating on a frozen pond, the last with a jockey riding a horse and titled 'Ecclipse' [sic], some cracking and restoration, 5.1cm max. (3)Provenance: from the estate of the late Barry Lock.The racehorse, Eclipse, was born during the solar eclipse of 1764 and bred by the Duke of Cumberland. He went on to have an illustrious career and was undefeated until his retirement to stud in 1771. He died of colic in Middlesex in 1789 and his skeleton is on display at the Jockey Club Museum in Newmarket.

Four English enamel patch boxes, c.1760-90, of oval form, three painted in black with inscriptions including 'A Trifle from Andover', and 'When this you see Remember me', the last with a bird in white enamel on a blue ground, inscribed 'A Token of Regard', and a later oval enamel box moulded and painted with fruit reserved on a linen ground, some damages, 6cm max. (5) 

A rare Meissen thimble case or patch box, c.1745-50, the sides painted with a continuous harbour scene or kauffahrtei, depicting figures and boats at the quayside, both sides of the hinged cover with similar decoration, with contemporary silver-gilt mounts, 3.1cm across.Provenance: a private collection. Purchased Christie's, London, 8th November 1999, lot 293.