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Lot 753

LORD VISCOUNT WELLINGTON: A George III silver commemorative snuff box, rectangular and curved to fit the pocket, engraved on the cover with a profile portrait of Arhur Wellesley "LORD VISC.T WELLINGTON" within a laurel wreath, being crowned with another wreath by two winged cherubs, on a "pricked ground, the base engraved and inscribed with the battle honours "C. Rodrigo, Badajoz & Almeida", gilt interior, by Lea & Clark, Birmingham 1812; 2" (5 cms) long; 0.7 oz *This box was made to commemorate Wellington's success during the Peninsular War of 1807-14 in three key events: the taking of Almeida after it was abandoned by the French in May 1811, the capture of Ciudad Rodrigo in January 1812 and the storming of Badajoz in April 1811.

Lot 737

A QUEEN ANNE SILVER COUNTER BOX cylindrical with a lift-off cover, die-stamped with a portrait of Queen Anne in profile between the initials "Q" and "A", and containing forty nine matching die-stamped counters, maker's mark only, struck once, "TK", attributed to Thomas Kedder, London c.1710; 1.75" (4.5 cms) long; 1.25 oz

Lot 714

A GEORGE IV SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX with engine-turning, raised floral borders and a vacant cartouche on the base, the cover inset with a chased and embossed plaque depicting a rustic interior scene with peasants preparing & cooking food, gilt interior, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1828; 3.55" (9.2 cms) long; 5.8 oz

Lot 679

A CHARLES II SILVER PATCH BOX circular with a pull-off cover, scratch-engraved with a stylised tulip, the base initialled "MW", struck inside with an incuse "C", probably London c.1680; 1.5" (3.7 cms) diameter; 0.5 oz

Lot 691

AN EARLY GEORGE II CIRCULAR SILVER SNUFF BOX with a reeded border & a slightly domed cover, engraved with a scrollwork cartouche, flanked by herm figures and with a central coat of arms*, gilt interior, maker's mark "FH" crowned (incuse), struck twice, by Francis Harache, London c.1735; 2.75" (7 cms) diameter; 2.4 oz *Arms of Hippisley of Cameley, Somerset and Stanton, Wiltshire; Warfield Grove, Berkshire: Lambourn Place Berkshire; Ston Easton, Somerset and Shobrooke Park, Devonshire.

Lot 590

AN EDWARDIAN CIGARETTE BOX of plain oblong form with an inscription on the cover & cedar-wood lining, by A & J. Zimmerman, Birmingham 1908, two plain napkin rings, initialled and contained in a fitted case and a Continental oval bonbon dish; the cigarette box 7.5" (19 cms) long; 3.9 oz weighable silver (3)

Lot 688

A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX of trefoil outline with reeded borders, the cover inset with an overlaid and moulded tortoiseshell plaque*, the base initialled "MP" script, gilt interior, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1834 (contained in a fitted leather case); 3.2" (8 cms) long; 2.25 oz *The plaque depicts musicians, dancing figures and harlequin (from the Commedia dell'Arte) performing on a formal stage, with columns and arches. It was originally the cover of a tortoiseshell snuff box made in Italy, probably Venice 1725-30. Perhaps the original box was damaged but the cover was preserved for posterity by Nathaniel Mills in 1834.

Lot 708

A GEORGE III / IV SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL SNUFF BOX, oval with a pricked, Greek-key border around the cover and a central cartouche, initialled "RG" and crested, gilt interior, maker's mark only, struck once, by George Elder of Banff c.1820; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 1.7 oz gross

Lot 723

A GEORGE III SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX cast & chased in high relief to form the mask of satyr with small cabachon ruby eyes, the hinged cover engraved with a border of fruiting vines and inset with a drop-shaped, bloodstone panel, unmrked, English 1800-1820; 3" (7.5 cms) long; 2.4 oz * Delieb, E: Investing in Silver pp.108,109

Lot 683

A RARE GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER "PUZZLE-OPENING" SNUFF BOX oif plain, canted rectangular form, the cover with an engraved crest, gilt interior, by Robert Keay of Perth (RK, eagle, RK-struck inside base and inside cover), c.1800; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 3.3 oz

Lot 562

A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX circular with moulded sides and reeded borders, the pull-off cover set with a medallion by Regnier Arondeaux dated "1685", gilt interior, maker's mark only struck once in the "JW" gothic script below a crown, c.1720; 2.6"  (6.5 cms) diameter;  4.8 cms"The medallion commemorates the supremacy of King James II as rightful heir to the English throne and the execution of his nephew, James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth & Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll. Monmouth, the eldest of Charles II illegitimate sons, crowned himself King upon his father's death, believing that as a Protestant his claim would be upheld because of the unpopularity of his uncle, James, a Catholic. However Monmouth and his accomplice, Argyll, were beheaded for treason in 1685.

Lot 704

A JAMES II / WILLIAM & MARY SILVER SPICE BOX of canted rectangular form with reeded borders, the flattened dome cover with engraving and a lappet-set, bloodstone boss, the base engraved with scrolling foliage, maker;s mark only, (struck once) "WI" below a fish, probably London-made, 1685-95; 1.65" (4.2 cms) long; 0.55 oz

Lot 735

AN EARLY GEORGE II SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX with an engraved coat of arms* on the cover, gilt interior, unmarked, c.1730; 2.9" (7.2 cms) long *Arms of Ashley of Ashby Ledgers (Ashby St.Legers), Northamptonshire. Provenance: The Albert Collection No. 381.

Lot 719

A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX in the form of a book with formal engraving to resemble tooling, initialled "A.JAR.R" along the edge of the cover, gilt interior, unmarked, English 1720-25; 2.85" (7.2 cms) long

Lot 682

A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER SNUFF BOX navette-shaped with bright-cut decoration, the cover initialled "EL" (script), and one side pricked "B.J. Fergusson", gilt interior, by James Kennedy, Dublin 1793; 3" (7.5 cms) long; 1.75 oz

Lot 692

AN EARLY GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX of rectangular form with a shaped thumbpiece & slightly concaved sides, the low-domed cover engraved with a coat of arms* & motto within a rocaille cartouche, gilt interior, by Isaac Duke, London 1761; 4" (10.2 cms) long; 7.4 oz *Arms of Mackay for the Lords Reay of Caithness, Scotland.

Lot 726

A GEORGE I RECTANGULAR SILVER SNUFF BOX shallow with rounded corners and engraved still leaf borders, and a concealed hinge, the cover engraved with a coat of arms* & crest, the base with a large scroll cypher, "HP", the sides inscribed "The Gift of Wm.Smith to B. Bland", gilt interior, unmarked, English c.1720; 3" (77 cms) long; 2.9 oz "The arms of Pye, possibly for Henry Pye (1683-1749) of Faringdon House, Great Faringdon, Berks.

Lot 563

A DECORATIVE CONTINENTAL BOX circular with a gentleman on horseback on the cover & English import marks for London 1892, a 19th century Dutch mounted glass scent bottle resembling a miniature claret jug (with stopper) and another smaller scent bottle; the box 1.5" 94 cms) high; 1.6 oz weighable silver (3)

Lot 749

A GEORGE I / II SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX oval with a "stand-away" hinge, the cover inlaid with silver, copper and mother of pearl pieces to form the figure of Harlequin from the Commedia dell' Arte, playing a lute, flowers at his feet, unmarked, English 1720-30; 3.25" (2 cms) long

Lot 709

A GEORGE I SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX rectangular with reeded borders and two small "stand-away" hinges, the slightly domed cover inlaid, engraved & cut-out figures representing a fox hunt in full cry through the country side, with a church and trees in the background, unmarked, English c.1720; 3.55" (9.2 cms) long; 3 oz

Lot 732

AN EARLY CHARLES II OVAL TOBACCO BOX the detachable cover engraved with a coat of arms within a laurel wreath and ribbon tied cartouche, maker's mark "SN" in a heart-shaped punch with pellets and a mullet*, London 1664**; 4" (10 cms) long; 3.5 oz *See Jacksons Revised, pp128 for the maker's mark. **This may be the earliest recorded fully hallmarked English silver tobacco box.

Lot 738

JUDAICA: An early Victorian silver-mounted agate snuff box, rectangular with engraved sides and a chased thumbpiece, the cover inset with a carved agate panel depicting a view in low relief of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem and a short Hebrew inscription (translating to "Makom Hamidcdash"; "The Holy Place" or "Site of the Temple"), the base with a plain agate panel by C. Reily and G. Storer, London 1843; 2" (5 cms) long; 1.8 oz gross

Lot 725

A LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY SILVER SNUFF BOX circular with a pull-off cover, inset with a medallion depicting William & Mary*, gilt interior, the base initialled "DR", unmarked, English c.1700; 2.65" (6.6 cms) diameter; 2 oz *The medal on this box engraved by G. Bower, known as the "Church" medal was issued c.1698 to commemorate the restoration of the Church of England under William & Mary after the forced abdication of James II, who was Catholic.

Lot 700

A JAMES II / WILLIAM & MARY SILVER AMMATORY SPICE BOX of canted rectangular form with engraving, the cover with a putto approaching an altar of love & "JE VOUS LE SACRIFIE", the base with another putto and a cornucopia of fruit and scrolls, the interior intialled "MD" over "RD", maker's mark only, indistinct, probably London 1685-90; 1.95" (4.8 cms) long; 0.8 oz

Lot 706

A GEORGE III SILVER BOAT-SHAPED SNUFF BOX with twin hinged covers and pricked borders, one cover initialled; the other with an engraved bagpiper, the base interior struck twice with the mark of Richard Haxton of Edinburgh and the covers struck with that of Dorothy Langlands, lion passant & duty mark for Newcastle c.1804; 4" (10 cms) long

Lot 752

A RARE GEORGE I / II IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER "FREEDOM" BOX circular with a pull-off cover, engraved with a coat of arms within a circular cartouche with foliate scroll borders and above the inscription & date: "17 Cloghnikilty27", maker's mark only, struck once, by William Clare of Cork, c.1727; 2.7" 96.8 cms) diamter; 1.4 oz

Lot 685

A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX oval with a "stand-away" hinge, reed borders and a slightly dome cover, decorated with flat-chasing and centred with a scene from Aesop's Fable (The Stork & the Fox), gilt interior, maker's mark only, struck twice, probably by Jonathan Newton, London c.1720; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 1.75 oz

Lot 702

A GEORGE III SILVER DUAL COMPARTMENT SNUFF BOX of shallow rectangular form with reeded borders and twin, hinged covers opening up from the centre, one initialled interior, by Hester Bateman, London 1788; 3" (7.6 cms) long; 2.25 oz

Lot 733

A GEORGE III SMALL SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED NATURAL SHELL SNUFF BOX engraved on the cover with Masonic emblems and foliage, lappet mounts, maker's mark only, struck once, by John Leslie, of Aberdeen 1780-90; 2" (5 cms) long; 0.8 oz gross

Lot 731

A GEORGE III SILVER COMMEMORATIVE SNUFF BOX of rounded oblong form, curved to fit the pocket, the cover stamped with a border of acorns & oak leaves, a relief portrait of King George III in profile and the legends: "50th Anniversary 1809" and "Heaven prolong his life", gilt interior, by Simpson & Son, Birmingham 1809; 2.1" (5.2 cms) long; 1.3 oz *This box was made to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of King George III's reign.

Lot 61

A George III strung mahogany knife box, with a serpentine front and original interior, a set of six American silver fruit knives, probably by Wallace, late 19th century/early 20th century, the handles richly decorated with flowers, each inscribed, andten Edwardian silver old English pattern dessert spoons,by Jackson & Fullerton, London 1904,crested22cm wide36cm high

Lot 289

A single row graduated cultured pearl necklace,with thirty-seven graduated cultured pearls, 8.5 to 12.3mm in size, strung knotted to a diamond and cultured pearl butterfly clasp, converted from a brooch. A central fully drilled pearl, and two further pearls at each end, all peg set with graduated cushion cut diamonds to pairs of petals to each side, to the blade edge bar and a later concealed box clasp. Set in silver and backed in gold. Approximately 41cm in length, 56.82g. Clasp: pearls untested

Lot 364

A silver cigarette box,Birmingham 1948,with an engine-turned cover,another smaller example, initialled, together with an Edwardian silver trinket box,by Goldsmiths' & Silversmiths' Co. Ltd., London 1901 (3)

Lot 448

An engine turned silver cigarette box CONDITION REPORT377g TOTAL WEIGHTDINK LOWER RIGHT FRONT

Lot 90

George V silver dish, Birmingham 1931, makers Mappin and Webb, with floral and shell cast boder to the octagonal body, Edward VII silve snuff box, Chester 1903, maker Robert Pringle & Sons, the lid with engraving dated 1904, 3.4oz (2)

Lot 91

George V silver pincushion/trinket box, London 1935, maker Walter Gardener Groves, George V silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1928, maker Adie Brothers Ltd, Edward VII silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1909, maker Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (3)

Lot 85

Silver propelling pencil, three plated and bone mounted propelling pencils, Poppell lighter in box, plated tongs, two condiment spoons with coin form bowls etc. (qty)

Lot 336

A Box of Sundries to Include 1970's Ceramic Rise and Fall Light, Silver Plate Ware, Print Etc

Lot 245

A Pretty Silver and Pink Enamelled Circular Trinket Box, Birmingham 1932, 7.5cm Diameter

Lot 3

A Silver Mounted Circular Pin Cushion Box, 8cm Diameter, Birmingham 1918

Lot 119

A Small Collection of Curios to Include Whistle, Malachite Egg, Horn Page Turner with Silver Mount, Crystal Palace Pill Box etc

Lot 268

Silver vinaigrette by Thos Newbold, Birmingham 1824, agate box and silver brooch (3)

Lot 288

Victorian Nathaniel Mills silver snuff box, Birmingham 1845

Lot 55

Box of fossils, three AA badges, buttons, silver plated epergne, telescope, silver backed brush, mirror and comb, etc

Lot 289

Box with three pocket watches, two silver bracelets, small silver clock, silver snail, and silver brooch

Lot 215

Box with silver pencils, fobs, snuff box, etc

Lot 35

A stained horn and silver pique work box in the form of a writing table, the upper surface decorated with a star burst pendant suspended from bead and husk swag with smaller pendants of Lyre and trumpet motifs framed with reeded borders with tied fruiting laurel motifs, on four volute legs with paw feet, Birmingham 1908, makers mark of W.C in a four tipped oval for William Comyns, 8.6cm max, 81grms gross weight

Lot 137

A modern square silver pill box

Lot 159

A modern silver pill box

Lot 136

A modern silver pill box mounted with a teddy bear

Lot 102

A box containing a silver plated pedestal dish; an Art Nouveau style trinket box; small porcelain dishes etc.

Lot 355

A canteen of silver plated cutlery contained in mahogany box; and a tray of cutlery

Lot 135

A silver embossed circular pill box, stamped 925

Lot 247

A 19th century vanity box with HM silver-topped components

Lot 48

A HM silver cigarette box

Lot 51

A box of silver plate to inc candlesticks etc

Lot 57

A box of silver-plate to inc trays, entree dishes and platters

Lot 58

A box of silver-plate to inc teasets, candelabra etc

Lot 72

A coal box containing metalware and silver

Lot 33

A QUANTITY OF SILVER to include two wine coasters with presentation inscriptions, a silver snuff box, silver backed brush and silver napkin rings

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