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)
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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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
A SELECTION OF OBJET DE VERTU to include an early 20th century paua shell and mother of pearl mounted crucifix, silver plated forks, silver plated box depicting a Japanese boating scene, art nouveau poker work photo frame, 19th century burr wood dome topped box with silver detail and brass applied decoration, two pewter salts, a set of bone dominoes in mahogany box, brush stand and two brushes, a horn handled fly whip (a quantity)
A SELECTION OF CHINA AND CERAMICS including Harley Davidson Franklin Mint collectors knives in original case, a Wedgwood Clarice Cliff Stamford teaset number 77/250 in original box, two Birmingham silver table salts and two pairs of silver sugar nips, Sylvac dogs, late 19th / early 20th century Chinese blue and white plates etc (a quantity)
A COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELLERY to include clip on earrings, white metal bangles and bracelets, brooches, compacts, Grosse designer clip on earrings, a 1921 American one dollar reproduction coin pill box and a part Birmingham silver mounted brush set to include a small hand held mirror and brush metal mounts etc. (a quantity)
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