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Click here to subscribeA George II silver-gilt bougie box, unmarked, circa 1750, plain circular form, ring handle, pull-off cover with a pierced hole and engraved with a widow's lozenge, the underside also with the same armorial, diameter 6.8cm, approx. weight 2.3oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's, London, 6 June 2006, lot 270.
An early 19th century five-piece German silver-gilt campaign set, maker's mark I.R, comprising a fork, spoon, knife, marrow spoon, and a condiment box, inscribed 'Max', the condiment box of oval form, with two hinged compartments, in a fitted leather case, length of spoon 17.5cm, approx. weight 5oz. (5)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, London, 31 March 1998, lot 17.
An early-Victorian silver-gilt portrait snuff box, by John Linnit, London 1839, rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, the hinged cover set with an oval enamelled portrait of George IV, attributed to Henry Bone, set under glass, length 8cm, approx. weight 4oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's New York, 16 April, 1999, lot 16.
An Edwardian silver-gilt and nephrite box, maker's mark of J.B, London 1903, rectangular form, plain mounts, the hinged cover set with two enamelled doves holding a diamond set swag in their beaks, lengths 4.6cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 11 March 1997, lot 19.
A George III silver bougie box, maker's mark only, I.P, for James Phipps, London circa 1770, circular form, pierced decoration, hinged cover, with a sliding cutter, the base engraved with an armorial and inscribed 'The Gift of Mary Carpenter to her Nephew Philip Roe, In Memory of a friend Wm. Chas. Lock', diameter 5.2cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's New York, 11 April 1995, lot 366.
A George III Irish silver-mounted shell snuff box, by James Keating, Dublin circa 1790, also marked J. Ash, probably acting as a retailer, flush-hinged cover, bright-cut borders, engraved with an armorial and motto, length 9.2cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's Olympia, 16 May 2002, lot 315. The armorial is that of Mercer of Huntingtower.
An 18th century silver-gilt snuff box and spoon, unmarked, cylindrical form, the screw-off cover opens to reveal a pull-off lid with a ball finial, with a snuff spoon, in a fitted shagreen covered case, height 3.7cm, length of spoon 4.3cm. (2)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Woolley and Wallis, 26 October 2011, lot 578.
A late-17th century silver-gilt filigree counter box, unmarked, circa 1680, cylindrical form, with floral decoration, the pull-off cover with a flower finial, height 3.5cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, 27 January 2010, lot 745.
A William IV silver raised relief hunting snuff box, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1836, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a scene of a mounted huntsman and hounds in a landscape setting, silver-gilt interior inscribed 'Mr. James Cram by Mr. Isaac Moses, as a mark of friendship and Esteem, Portsea, Aug 31st 1838', foliate thumb-piece, foliate scroll sides, engine-turned base, length 8.2cm, approx. weight 5.8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, South Kensington, 6 July 1988, lot 58.
A Victorian silver raised relief shooting snuff box, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1838, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a scene of a mounted huntsman shooting game birds, with a hound at his feet, in a landscape setting, silver-gilt interior, foliate thumb-piece, reeded sides, engine-turned base, length 8.6cm, approx. weight 5.8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's London, 17 July 1997, lot 17.
A Victorian silver pedlar snuff box, maker's mark of Edward Edwards over-striking John Linnitt, London 1841, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a scene of a standing pedlar with a tray of his goods, silver-gilt interior, plain sides and base, engraved with two crests, length 9.8cm, approx. weight 6.8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 22 February 1994, lot 49.
A William IV silver-gilt snuff box, by Reily and Storer, London 1835, rectangular form, with heavy oak leaf and acorn borders, the hinged cover engraved with armorial, engine-turned sides and base, the inside of the cover inscribed 'Presented to William Thomas Wedderburn Esq. as a token of Respect on His Majesty's Birth Day, 1836.' length 8.6cm, approx. weight 6.3oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, London, 19 October 1988, lot 299. The armorial is for William Thomas Wedderburn (1807-1886).
A William IV Irish silver-gilt snuff box, maker's mark for J.J, Dublin 1830, rectangular form, incurved sides, the hinged cover with a border of oak leaves, shamrock and a harp and with an applied armorial, reeded sides, and foliate borders, the underside applied with a plaque inscribed 'Presented by The Athlone F. B. Knot to Richard Friendly Hancock, M.P, 29 September 1830', length 9cm, approx. weight 8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's, London, 9 February 1989, lot 96.
A 19th century Italian silver-gilt mounted micro-mosaic and brown aventurine snuff box, by Giovanni Andrea Mascelli, Rome circa 1830-40, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a micro-mosaic panel of Pliny's Doves within a plain border, plain mounts, length 8.9cm.Provenance: A Private Collection.
A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of W.F crowned, PR crowned, London circa 1690, oval form, the hinged cover engraved with a squirrel within scroll decoration, the sides and base with engraved and scroll decoration, length 3.8cm, approx. weight 0.52oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, 25 January 2001, lot 67. Phillips, London, 10 October 1980.
A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of Thomas Tysoe, London circa 1690, oval form, the hinged cover engraved with cherub holding flowers in a townscape scene, below the motto 'Tousjurs De Mesme', the sides and base with scroll decoration, length 34.2cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Christie's New York, 16 April 1999, 209.
A William III silver 'squeeze action' snuff box, maker's mark of J.W with a fish above, possibly for John Wilkins, London circa 1699, rectangular form, the slightly raised cover and base engraved with a bird within foliate scroll decoration, length 5cm, approx. weight 1oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury 26 October 2001, lot 69. Phillips, London, 2 February 1985.
A George IV silver-gilt presentation snuff box, by John Reily, London 1824, cartouche form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, scroll thumb-piece, the hinged cover set with a gold circular plaque with two armorial shields and inscribed 'Johanni Barton Armo Beneficii in rebus Dubiis amiciti aeque haereditariae Haud immemor D.D.AB. MDCCCXXVIII', engine-turned base with a rosette, length 9cm, approx. weight 6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's New York, 18 October 1994, lot 211.The arms are those of Barton and Borodaile.
A George IV Irish presentation silver-gilt snuff box, by Henry Flavell, Dublin 1827, rectangular cushion form, the sides and borders chased with roses, thistles and shamrock, on a matted background, the hinged cover inscribed 'A grateful family deeply sensible of the benefit and comfort they have derived from the eminent surgical skill, tender and kind attention, on a most trying occasion beg Sur. Smyley to accept this small token of their united regard', the underside with an armorial, in a fitted velvet lined red case, length 9.5cm, approx. weight 6.8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's London, 22 May 1997, lot 151. The armorial is that of Smiley.
A George III Irish silver double snuff box, by James Kennedy, Dublin circa 1787, oval navette form, bright-cut decoration, the flush hinged cover engraved with a crest and motto and inscribed 'Charles Duke of Rutland, Lord Lieut of Ireland, February 25th 1784, died at the Phoenix Lodge 1787, aged 33', the base also with a flush-hinged cover inscribed 'Board of Green Cloth, Dublin Castle G. D. Pochin Steward', gilded interior, length 9cm, approx. weight 4.9oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's London, 21 May 1986, lot 172. The crest is that of the Dukedom of Rutland within the Order of the Garter for Charles, 4th Duke (1754-1787). He was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1784 - 1787.
A George III silver snuff box, by Thropp & Taylor, Birmingham 1811, boat shape, engraved decoration, the flush-hinged cover engraved with a Bacchanalian cherub in a chariot being pulled by reindeer, gilded interior, length 7.2cm, approx. weight 1.1oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, South Kensington, 4 July 2000, lot 159.
By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver snuff box, London 1929, also engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit', oval form, spot-hammered decoration, the hinged cover chased with two crests and the motto 'Keep Tryst Watch', length 9.8cm, approx. weight 3.9oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. The crests and motto are for Belches and Forbes.
By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver two-handled bowl, London 1935, also engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT', circular form, spot-hammered decoration, with two cast child and scroll handles, on a circular foot, in the original cardboard box, the inside with a label 'Hand-Wrought and Chiselled Silver Designed and Made by Omar Ramsden, Saint Dunstans, Seymour Place London SW10', length handle to handle 18.2cm, approx. weight 10.6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London, 24 April, 1998, lot 4.
By Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, an Edwardian Arts and Crafts silver and enamel cigarette box, London 1902, also engraved Omar Ramsden and Alwyn C.E. Carr made me 1902', retailed by and stamped to wood interior Payne and Son, Silversmiths Oxford, rectangular form, the sides chased with flowers and scrolls on a spot-hammered background, the corners with applied buttress supports terminating in pad feet, the pull-off cover chased and pierced with intertwined ring motifs on an enamelled aquamarine background, wood-lined, length 14cm. Provenance: The Wood Hall Collection of Omar Ramsden. Christie's, King Street, London, Omar Ramsden: Silver From the David and Vivian Campbell Collection, 20 April 2005, lot 2. Sotheby's London, 29 March 1996, lot 180.
Admiral Lord Nelson, a George III commemorative silver-gilt snuff box, by William Purse, London 1805, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a winged victory angel blowing a trumpet and Britannia lamenting over a portrait in profile of the fallen hero, above the banner 'Nile, Copenhagen, Trafalgar', with a lion and the stern of H.M.S. Victory in the background, the sides and base with bands of decoration, the interior of the cover inscribed 'J. Aveling 77th Regiment', length 7.8cm, approx. weight 2.5oz. Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Henry Duke’s saleroom in Dorchester on 17th August, 2006, lot 265.The elaborate lid of this snuffbox was originally designed by Peter Wyon, sculptor and medallist, as a memorial plaquette and only afterwards used to adorn a few snuffboxes. Of all the many items made to commemorate Nelson’s heroic death at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, these boxes may be regarded as one of the most exclusive. Extensive research by the vendor, a Nelson aficionado for many years, has noted only three other examples in addition to the one offered here, one of them in the celebrated Lily McCarthy Collection held in the Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth.John Avering was an ensign in the 77th Regiment on the 25 November 1802, he became a Lieutenant in 1804 and went on to become a Captain on the 20 May 1813. He died while serving as a captain circa 1822-23. For the maker's mark see Grimwade, A., London Goldsmiths 1697-1837, Faber and Faber 1990, page 276, entry 3895.
A small mixed lot of silver items,comprising: a muffin dish and cover, by William Hutton and Sons, Sheffield 1913, panelled circular form, with a liner, plus a cigar box, by H, Matthews, inscribed and with a monogram, the pitch to base has started to swell, and a late-Victorian silver bougie box, by James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield 1898m cylindrical pierced form, scroll handle, approx. weighable 22oz. (3)
A mixed lot of silver items,comprising: an Edwardian silver sugar sifting spoon, London 1903, a novelty box modelled as a violin, with import marks for Chester 1902, a miniature table hinged cover, and hinged side flaps, two boxes, two silver-mounted toilet jars and an electroplated belt, pierced sections, approx. weight 8oz. (8)
A mixed lot,comprising silver and metalware items: a card case, three ashtrays set with coins, a matchbox cover, a circular box, a pot and cover, two dishes, a box, an inkwell, (a.f), a hand mirror, four brushes, plus items of flatware, and electroplated items: a salver, a pair of shell dishes and flatware. (qty)
A mixed lot of silver items,various dates and makers,comprising: a two-handled sugar bowl, by the Barnards, London 1853, embossed decoration, a George III helmet cream jug, London 1790, another helmet cream jug, London 1797, a pair of bun pepper pots, a mug, a cigarette case, a squeeze-action tobacco box, a calendar and a hairbrush, approx. weighable 32oz. (qty)
A mixed lot of silver items,comprising: a Victorian snuff box, by A. Taylor, Birmingham 1860, rounded rectangular form, engraved decoration, plus a ring tree, a small mug, London 1897, a pillbox, a button hook, a modern model of a fawn, a pick, a silver-mounted dressing table jar, and a far Eastern silver mounted bottle, plus an electroplated small casket, matchbox cover and ashtray, approx. weighable 9.3oz. (qty)
A mixed lot of silver items,various dates and makers,comprising: a cased four-piece dressing table set, a pair of pierced shell butter dishes, Sheffield 1900, a tea canister, a bowl, a photograph frame, a sugar caster, a cream jug and sugar bowl, a sauce boat, a trinket box and a cream jug, plus an electroplated sugar bowl, approx. weighable 28.7oz. (qty)
A mixed lot of silver items,various dates and makers,comprising: a mirror, Chester 1898, a shell butter dish, a calendar, a squeeze-action tobacco box, two heart-shaped boxes, a pair of small candlesticks, six cased coffee spoons, six Chinese spoons, various dressing table items, and a metalware dish, approx. weighable 7oz. (qty)
A mixed lot of silver items,various dates and makers,comprising: a cased set of four shell salt cellars, a cased pair of dishes, a five-piece condiment set, a small box, a cased pair of shell salt cellars, four other shell salt cellars, plus a metalware tea strainer and stand, a pair of electroplated salt cellars and a three-piece condiment set, approx. weighable 14oz. (qty)
λA mixed lot, comprising silver items: a George III Fiddle pattern marrow scoop, by Solomon Hougham, London 1814, a set of four Irish egg spoons, a table fork, two butter knives, a cased set of twelve coffee spoons, a cream jug and sugar bowl, a pair of bonbon dishes, a trophy cup, a menu stand, a bowl, a pair of napkin rings, a dressing table box, three brushes, a comb, a single napkin ring and other items, plus electroplated items: a cased condiment set, a toast rack, a basket and a small quantity of flatware, approx. weighable 28oz. (qty)
Please note: the pair of goblets are not by Lalounis as previously catalogued.A pair of modern silver Greek goblets, flared circular form, matted background with a rectangular cartouche engraved 'Stelios' and 'Angela', applied foliate decoration, gilt interiors, on raised circular bases, filled, in a box, height 15.4cm. (2)
A mixed lot of silver items,comprising: a silver and purple enamel dressing table box, Birmingham1927, a Victorian silver-mounted glass toilet box, London 1857, plus four silver-mounted toilet jars, a modern stamp box, a base metal mounted scent bottle and a framed cigarette card with silver hallmarks, approx. weighable 6oz. (qty)
An 18th century silver-gilt mounted French enamel snuff box,possibly Fromery,shaped cartouche form, enamelled foliate decoration with gold highlights of a seated Britannia, and reclined classical figures, on a white ground, plain mounts, length 7.5cm, plus a Swiss silver-gilt and enamel pocket watch, the cover with a lady's head on a red ground, the border set with seed pearls, and a continental metalware and enamel pocket watch. (3)
λA mixed lot of silver items,various makers and dates,comprising: a 19th century French niello-work snuff box, rectangular form, the body with geometric niello-work decoration, traces of gilding, a Victorian card case/stamp case, plain rectangular form, late-Victorian heart-shaped dressing table pot, the cover set with a 1901 Halfpenny, a French oval box, with import marks for Maurice Freeman 1904, chased with classical scenes and a portrait bust, a card case with mounted tortoiseshell cover, and a matchbox cover, approx. weighable 7.3oz. (6)
λA mixed lot,comprising silver items: a silver-gilt mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, (a.f), oval form, the cover inlaid with a plaque and inscribed 'A relique of the immortal Handel who died 14th April 1759', the thumbpiece inscribed 'G.F. Handel', a snuff box, Birmingham 1847, a vesta, a scent bottle, by S. Mordan and Co. London 1895, a miniature dog and kennel, a Dutch box, a circular box, plus a base metal strut clock, four pocket watches and two other items, approx. weighable 6.5oz. (qty)
A small collection of four Continental silver boxes,comprising: one of circular form, the inside with a worn maker's mark, the hinged cover with a bust and figural decoration, plus a Scandinavian spice box, maker's mark CE, vase form, hinged cover and base, engraved decoration, foliate finial, on a square base, and two snuff boxes, engraved decoration, approx. weight 8.2oz. (4)
An Edwardian silver double stamp box,by Saunders and Shepherd, Chester 1906,rectangular form, the hinged cover with two stamps under glass, on four ball feet, plus another similar stamp by J. Deakin and Sons, Birmingham 1902, plus a silver double sovereign case, Birmingham 1912, approx. total weight 3.4oz. (3)
A George III silver patch box,by William Pugh, Birmingham 1805oval form, pull-off cover, bright-cut decoration, initialled, length 3.1cm, plus a Victorian silver snuff box, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1857, rectangular form, hinged cover, engraved foliate decoration, vacant cartouche, length 6.4cm, approx. weight 2.4oz. (2)
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