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TWO GEORGE II IRISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED CUPS
ONE MARK OF WILLIAM TOWNSEND, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, THE OTHER DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740,

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 180

TWO GEORGE II IRISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED CUPS ONE MARK OF WILLIAM TOWNSEND, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, THE OTHER DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY MB Each inverted bell shape on spreading foot and with harp-shaped scroll- capped handles, each later engraved with initials 'RAM' within a neo-classical cartouche, engraved underneath on one with initials 'M' over 'RA' and a scratch weight '18=11' and on the other with initials 'A*M to R.M.I.' and with a scratch weight '22=11' 7 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high and 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high 40 oz. (124 gm.) (2) View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN SILVER AND IVORY PRESENTATION TROWEL
MARK OF HENRY WILKINSON, LONDON, 1868
Engraved with foliage scrolls and sw

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 181

A VICTORIAN SILVER AND IVORY PRESENTATION TROWEL MARK OF HENRY WILKINSON, LONDON, 1868 Engraved with foliage scrolls and swags and an inscription, the back engraved with a map and plans of the dock, the ivory handle carved with stiff leaves terminating in beads, contained in a fitted case 14½ in. long (37 cm.) The inscription reads 'To Her Excellency, the Countess Spencer, on the occasion of setting the first coping stone of the Royal Naval Dock at Haulbowline on the 25th September 1869, by Earl Spencer K.G., Lord Lieutenant of Ireland' and relates to Charlotte, Countess Spencer (1835-1903), wife of John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910). View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER PRESENTATION-TROWEL AND A SILVER-MOUNTED MALLET
MARK OF WALTER AND JOHN BARNARD, LONDON, 1884,

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 182

A VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER PRESENTATION-TROWEL AND A SILVER-MOUNTED MALLET MARK OF WALTER AND JOHN BARNARD, LONDON, 1884, RETAILED BY CAHOON BROTHERS, BELFAST The trowel with an engraved foliage border and a tapering handle, applied with the Spencer arms and with an earl's coronet finial, the front of the blade engraved with a depiction of the Belfast Free Public Library and the arms of Belfast, the the back with an inscription, the mallet applied with the arms of Belfast and with an inscription, with an earl's coronet finial, contained in a fitted case applied with the Spencer arms below an earl's coronet the trowel 15¼ in. (38.5 cm.) long the trowel 17 oz. (518 gr.) The inscription reads 'Presented to his Excellency John Poyntz Earl Spencer K.G. Lord Lieutenant General and Governor General of Ireland on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the free public library in Belfast on Wednesday 18th June 1884, David Taylor J.P. Mayor, Samuel Black Town Clerk' (2) View on Christie's.com

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A PAGE-BOY'S CORONATION ENSEMBLE
ENGLAND, 1902
Comprising sapphire blue wool frock coat, lace cuffs, white knitted breeches

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 186

A PAGE-BOY'S CORONATION ENSEMBLE ENGLAND, 1902 Comprising sapphire blue wool frock coat, lace cuffs, white knitted breeches, two pairs of patent shoes, two cream-coloured waistcoats, and a black tricorn, in a bespoke black metal trunk; together with a silver-mounted Page's hanger by Meyer & Mortimer, the unsharpened blade with etched decoration including the cyphers of George V and Edward VII, hilt with silver mounts including a horse's head pommel, ivory grip, and silver bullion sword-knot, in original silver-mounted white leather covered scabbard, the locket and chape each engraved with inscriptions relating to the coronations of Edward VII, George V and George VI View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN HOLLY TEAM WHIP
CIRCA 1893, RETAILED BY SWAINE & ADENEY, LONDON
With tapering shaft in two sections joined by s

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 201

A VICTORIAN HOLLY TEAM WHIP CIRCA 1893, RETAILED BY SWAINE & ADENEY, LONDON With tapering shaft in two sections joined by silver mounts, one band engraved 'A' with a Viscount's coronet, with a leather handle and thread thong, mounted on a pine board; together with a brass horn by Butler circa 1865-1898, with silvered metal mouthpiece marked BUTLER HAYMARKET LONDON below a 'GB' monogram; and another copper coaching horn with removable brass mouthpiece, in two sections and in leather holster The board: 41 in. (104 cm.) long (3) View on Christie's.com

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THREE VICTORIAN SINGLE DRIVING WHIPS
VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A full size lady's holly whip by Merry of St. James'

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 202

THREE VICTORIAN SINGLE DRIVING WHIPS VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH CENTURY A full size lady's holly whip by Merry of St. James's, London, with white-metal band engraved 'C.S' with a coronet, horn handle and thread lash; a presentation silver-mounted holly whip by Swaine & Adeney, the silver band hallmarked 1900 and engraved 'G. Dunkley from F. Mathews, Aug 9th 1902', leather handle and thread thong; and a holly pony whip with silver handle The shafts: 61 in. (155 cm.), 60 in. (153 cm.) and 50½ in. (128 cm.) long, respectively Together with three turned wood whip reels (6) View on Christie's.com

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THREE VICTORIAN FULL SIZE DRIVING WHIPS
VARIOUS MAKERS, HALLMARKED 1856, 1889 AND 1897
A HOLLY WHIP BY SWAINE & ADENEY WITH

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 204

THREE VICTORIAN FULL SIZE DRIVING WHIPS VARIOUS MAKERS, HALLMARKED 1856, 1889 AND 1897 A HOLLY WHIP BY SWAINE & ADENEY WITH SILVER BAND AND TOP HALLMARKED LONDON 1897, LEATHER HANDLE AND THONG MISSING; A HOLLY WHIP WITH SILVER BAND AND TOP HALLMARKED BIRMINGHAM 1889, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD LASH; AND A HOLLY WHIP BY SCHOMBERG & SONS WITH SILVER BAND HALLMARKED LONDON 1856 AND ENGRAVED 'A' WITH VISCOUNT'S CORONET, AND SILVER TOP, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD LASH THE SHAFTS: 57 IN. (145 CM.), 54 IN. (137 CM.) AND 55 IN. (140 CM.) LONG, RESPECTIVELY TOGETHER WITH THREE TURNED WOOD WHIP REELS (6) View on Christie's.com

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THREE VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN TANDEM OR TEAM DRIVING WHIPS
VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
A HOLLY WHIP BY WHI

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 205

THREE VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN TANDEM OR TEAM DRIVING WHIPS VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY A HOLLY WHIP BY WHIPPY, LONDON WITH WHITE-METAL BAND AND TOP, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD THONG; A HOLLY WHIP BY SWAINE & ADENEY WITH SILVER BAND HALLMARKED LONDON 1912 AND ENGRAVED 'A' WITH VISCOUNT'S CORONET AND '1ST LIFE GUARDS, 1917', SILVER TOP, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD LASH; AND A HOLLY WHIP WITH SILVER BAND HALLMARKED LONDON 1893 AND ENGRAVED 'A' WITH VISCOUNT'S CORONET, SILVER TOP, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD LASH THE SHAFTS: 55 IN. (140 CM.) AND TWO 55½ IN. (141 CM.) LONG TOGETHER WITH THREE TURNED WOOD WHIP REELS (6) View on Christie's.com

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THREE VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN DRIVING WHIPS
VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
A FULL SIZE SINGLE HOLLY WHIP POSS

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 206

THREE VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN DRIVING WHIPS VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY A FULL SIZE SINGLE HOLLY WHIP POSSIBLY BY SWAINE ADENEY, WITH WHITE-METAL BAND AND TOP, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD THONG; A SINGLE HOLLY WHIP WITH WHITE-METAL BAND AND TOP, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD THONG; AND A SILVER-MOUNTED FULL SIZE EBONISED WHIP BY MERRY, ST. JAMES'S, HALLMARKED LONDON 1899, WITH SEVEN CHASED BANDS AND A CHASED TOP, RED AND GOLD DIAMOND PATTERN THREAD HANDLE AND THREAD THONG THE SHAFTS: 58 IN. (147 CM.), 60 IN. (152 CM.) AND 61 IN. (155 CM.) LONG, RESPECTIVELY TOGETHER WITH THREE TURNED WOOD WHIP REELS (6) View on Christie's.com

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THREE VICTORIAN HOLLY DRIVING WHIPS
VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A SILVER-MOUNTED TEAM OR TANDEM WHIP POSSIBLY BY SWAI

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 207

THREE VICTORIAN HOLLY DRIVING WHIPS VARIOUS MAKERS, LATE 19TH CENTURY A SILVER-MOUNTED TEAM OR TANDEM WHIP POSSIBLY BY SWAINE & ADENEY, SILVER TOP HALLMARKED BIRMINGHAM 1882, LEATHER HANDLE, WHITE-METAL BAND AND THREAD LASH; A TEAM OR TANDEM WHIP BY SCHOMBERG OF LONDON WITH LEATHER HANDLE, BRASS MOUNTS AND THREAD LASH; AND A SILVER-MOUNTED FULL SIZE TEAM WHIP BY SWAINE & ADENEY WITH SILVER BAND HALLMARKED LONDON 1897 AND ENGRAVED WITH SPENCER ARMS, SILVER TOP, LEATHER HANDLE AND THREAD LASH THE SHAFTS: 57 IN. (145 CM.), 55½ IN. (141 CM.) AND 60 IN. (152.5 CM.) LONG, RESPECTIVELY TOGETHER WITH THREE TURNED WOOD WHIP REELS (6) View on Christie's.com

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TWO SPENCER HOUSEHOLD LIVERIES
LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each comprising a complete footman's uniform of scarlet fro

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 214

TWO SPENCER HOUSEHOLD LIVERIES LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY Each comprising a complete footman's uniform of scarlet frock coat with silver galloon bands, silvered Spencer crested buttons, silver frogging to one shoulder and black silk wig bag, salmon wool breeches and waistcoat, scarlet wool caped greatcoat, and bicorn hat View on Christie's.com

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A LARGE GROUP OF MILITARY, CIVIL AND ALTHORP ESTATE ITEMS
19TH 20TH CENTURY
Including a Medical Staff Officer's cocked hat

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 220

A LARGE GROUP OF MILITARY, CIVIL AND ALTHORP ESTATE ITEMS 19TH 20TH CENTURY Including a Medical Staff Officer's cocked hat in tin; an Althorp estate fireman's Shandon Mason brass helmet and axe, the latter by Moore, Tichburne St., the butt with reversed Spencer monogram, hardwood grip-scales, and brown leather belt-sheath; a Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers brown leather belt and pouch, circa 1860, with a second later pouch; a Royal Engineer officer's bullion sword belt; a pair of mid-19th century silver bullion epaulettes with Spencer crested buttons and Earl's coronets; a Sam Browne with two ammunition pouches and a Webley revolver holster; a foreign service helmet plume in tin; a First World War period campaign wash basin and blow-up pillow; a large quantity of military and household buttons and post-war racing event badges; and other items Cocked hat 6¾ in. (17 cm.) high View on Christie's.com

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ITEMS OF UNIFORM RELATING TO A LORD LIEUTENANT
19TH CENTURY AND LATER
in the manner of a General Officer, the group compris

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 224

ITEMS OF UNIFORM RELATING TO A LORD LIEUTENANT 19TH CENTURY AND LATER in the manner of a General Officer, the group comprising three pairs of silver bullion epaulettes with insignia, two Victorian and one Edwardian, the last in original tin; two cocked hats, one in original tin; dress cap with oak leaf lace to body and gold bullion ornament to the peak and crown; a fine shabraque with silver bullion borders and gold and silver bullion insignia, with some loose leather straps, in original tin box; a coatee with sewn-in sword-frog; an Edwardian red tunic with silver lace; a black cloak with the Spencer monogram inside the collar; a black military great coat; and khaki field service pieces comprising two tunics each with medal ribbons, cord riding breeches, cap with thick gold bullion decoration to peak, and great coat, mostly contained in a tin trunk View on Christie's.com

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A BRITISH PATTERN 1845 RIFLE BRIGADE VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SWORD WITH SILVER-PLATED HILT AND SCABBARD
HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MAL

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 232

A BRITISH PATTERN 1845 RIFLE BRIGADE VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SWORD WITH SILVER-PLATED HILT AND SCABBARD HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO. 24357 FOR 1881 With regulation blade etched with scrollwork and 'VR' cypher, silver-plated regulation 'Gothic' hilt with crowned strung bugle, wire-bound black shagreen covered grip, later brown leather sword-knot, in original silver-plated scabbard with two suspension rings 32¾ in. (83.3 cm.) blade View on Christie's.com

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A FINE SILVER-MOUNTED PRESENTATION RIFLE BRIGADE VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SWORD OF 1845 PATTERN
BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LON

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 233

A FINE SILVER-MOUNTED PRESENTATION RIFLE BRIGADE VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SWORD OF 1845 PATTERN BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, LONDON SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1863 With single-edged flat-sided blade with false back-edge towards the tip and numbered 12722 for 1863, the blade finely etched with scrollwork, 'VR' cypher, '1ST NORTHAMPTON ALTHORP RIFLE VOLUNTEERS' above a strung bugle, the Spencer coat of arms, the monogram 'S' beneath an Earl's coronet, the presentation inscription 'PRESENTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE 1ST NORTHAMPTON ALTHORP VOLUNTEERS TO MAJOR EARL SPENCER IN GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HIS SERVICE TO THE COMPANY. 1864', and along the back-edge the Spencer family motto 'DIEU DEFEND LE DROIT', silver 'Gothic' hilt with pierced crowned strung bugle, the inside of the guard finely engraved with scrollwork, the grip-strap engraved with further scrollwork and an oval escutcheon involving the monogram 'S' beneath an Earl's coronet, wire-bound shagreen-covered grip, leather sword-knot, in original silver scabbard with two suspension rings and original chamois leather outer, silver maker's mark 'RB' 32¼ in. (82 cm.) blade View on Christie's.com

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A SWORD AND LARGE QUANTITY OF UNIFORM ITEMS RELATING TO THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY AND THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIM

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 234

A SWORD AND LARGE QUANTITY OF UNIFORM ITEMS RELATING TO THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY AND THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT THE SWORD BY WILKINSON SWORD & CO. LTD., LONDON, MOSTLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY The sword of 1887 Heavy Cavalry Officer Pattern, the blade etched with the cypher of Edward VII, with leather sword-knot and regulation steel scabbard; the uniform items comprising a khaki field service tunic with mail epaulettes and light blue collar and piping; two Sam Browne belts, one of fine quality with nickel silver fittings and two braces, sword frog and Webley revolver holster; a pair of khaki cord riding breeches and a pair of matching overalls; an officer's field service cap with silver bullion decoration and white summer cover; a khaki slouch hat; a black field service cap with black oak leaf lace to body and gold bullion ornament and piping; two white loose cap covers; a mess kit with light blue facings including overalls; a No.1 tunic, overalls and black field service cap; a Lt. Col. tunic; two field service caps and one officer's No.1 dress cap of the Northamptonshire Regiment; and two battle dress tunics, one dated 1943 The first 35 1/8 in. (89.2 cm.) blade View on Christie's.com

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A QUANTITY OF UNIFORM ITEMS FOR THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS
MOSTLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY, THE BELT POUCH WITH BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMA

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 237

A QUANTITY OF UNIFORM ITEMS FOR THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS MOSTLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY, THE BELT POUCH WITH BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1904 Comprising a full dress busby with gilt badge, two chin-straps and cloth cover, in original tin; a black leather officer's belt pouch with silver flap engraved with a band of foliage and with applied regimental badge; two gold bullion sword belts; two red dress tunics; a No.2 uniform jacket with mail epaulettes and a pair of trousers with broad yellow stripe; a coat; two officer's field service caps; an officer's No.2 dress cap; four 1950s lightweight summer tunics; one mid-19th century bearskin in original tin marked 'J.G. Crabbe'; and two brass regimental roundels for horse furniture The busby 13¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high View on Christie's.com

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TWO HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY TRUMPET BANNERS AND THREE GUIDON POLES
FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
The banners respectively marked

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 238

TWO HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY TRUMPET BANNERS AND THREE GUIDON POLES FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY The banners respectively marked for Edward VII and George V, each with gold and silver bullion embroided decoration on red damask silk with bullion fringes, each mounted with later red leather strapwork to a short brass pole for wall-mounting; the guidon poles each of characteristic form and fitted with an iron bar for attachment to a saddle-sling, two with pierced brass tips, one with a Royal Naval ensign attached The banners respectively 15½ in. (39.3 cm.) x 19¾ in. (50.2 cm.) and 15in. (38.1cm.) x 19¾in. (50.2cm.) (5) View on Christie's.com

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A COLLECTION OF RIDING WHIPS
BY MERRY, SWAINE & ADENEY, AND OTHERS, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising: a horn whip wi

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 249

A COLLECTION OF RIDING WHIPS BY MERRY, SWAINE & ADENEY, AND OTHERS, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY Comprising: a horn whip with gold handle engraved with Spencer arms and gold ferrule engraved 'C.R.S., Octr. 30th 1878'; a lady's ash whip by Merry with silver handle engraved 'S'; a lady's bamboo whip with silver-plated handle in the form of a spaniel's head; a leather presentation whip by Swaine & Adeney with silver handle engraved 'Richmond Royal Horse Show, 1923, won by (Tunis); an ash whip with horn handle and tip; a leather-cased whalebone whip with silver handle hallmarked London 1875 and band engraved 'S' with an earl's coronet; two others similar, one by Swaine & Adeney with white-metal mounts similarly engraved; another similar with carved horn handle and silver band hallmarked Birmingham 1896 and engraved 'M.S.'; a leather crop by Merry with two white-metal bands, one engraved 'S' and earl's coronet 36½ in. (92.5 cm.) long, and smaller (10) View on Christie's.com

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A COLLECTION OF HUNTING CROPS
BY BRIGG, BAIR, CALLOW & SON, AND MERRY, LONDON, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each with carved

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 250

A COLLECTION OF HUNTING CROPS BY BRIGG, BAIR, CALLOW & SON, AND MERRY, LONDON, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY Each with carved horn or bone handle and leather lash, comprising: a bamboo crop by Brigg with silver band hallmarked 1912; a varnished wood crop with white-metal band engraved 'Lavinia Spencer Septr. 29th 1905'; a presentation cane crop by Bair with white-metal band engraved 'RAJKOTE STATE PADDOCK, OPENED NOVR. 25 1897 BY H.E. LORD SANDHURST, GOVERNOR OF BOMBAY'; a cane crop; another cane crop with silver band hallmarked 1912 and engraved 'L.E.S.'; a cased leather crop with two gold-plated bands one engraved 'A' with viscount's coronet; a bamboo crop with silver band engraved 'C.S' and hallmarked 1901; another hallmarked 1903 and engraved 'Cecil Spencer Xmas 1903'; another broken example engraved 'A' and dated 7th July 1931; a leather crop by Callow with two silver bands hallmarked 1898 and engraved with 'S' and an earl's coronet; and another by Merry with silver band engraved 'U.A.S.' 27 in. (68.5 cm) long and similar (11) View on Christie's.com

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A COLLECTION OF HUNTING CROPS
BY SWAINE & ADENEY, MERRY, AND OTHERS, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising: a leather cro

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 251

A COLLECTION OF HUNTING CROPS BY SWAINE & ADENEY, MERRY, AND OTHERS, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY Comprising: a leather crop by Swaine & Adeney with two gold bands hallmarked London 1890 and engraved 'A' with a viscount's coronet, carved horn handle and leather lash; two bamboo crops with carved horn handles, leather lashes and silver bands, one hallmarked London 1912 and engraved 'Jack from R.C., June 9th 1913', the other hallmarked London 1885 and engraved 'From L.W.' and 'S' with an earl's coronet; a pair of black leather whips with white-metal handles and three bands and, a similar whip with silver handle and band engraved 'ALTHORP 1ST LIFE GUARDS', all by Swaine & Adeney; and five bamboo crops with carved horn handles and leather lashes, one by Merry with two bands, engraved 'S' with earl's coronet and 'For the 2nd Best Dog Puppy, 1877', and one with gilt-metal band engraved 'R.S. from A.E.F., Octr. 1878' 33½ in. (85 cm.) long, and smaller (11) View on Christie's.com

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A PAIR OF SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED HIGHLAND HORNS
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
38 in. (96.5 cm.) long

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 255

A PAIR OF SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED HIGHLAND HORNS APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY 38 in. (96.5 cm.) long (2) View on Christie's.com

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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED HORN BEAKERS
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, MID-19TH CENTURY
Tapering cylindrical, the pinned-on s

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 256

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED HORN BEAKERS APPARENTLY UNMARKED, MID-19TH CENTURY Tapering cylindrical, the pinned-on silver mounts with a central rib and part scalloped lower border with silver liners, one damaged 5 in. (23 cm.) high (2) View on Christie's.com

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A GROUP OF FIVE VICTORIAN SILVER AND IVORY-MOUNTED STAG AND FOX HOOF PAPER KNIVES
VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS, 1860-80
Engraved

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 257

A GROUP OF FIVE VICTORIAN SILVER AND IVORY-MOUNTED STAG AND FOX HOOF PAPER KNIVES VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS, 1860-80 Engraved for various hunts including the Pytchley and Curaghmore Hounds, four of dagger form with ivory blades including two Irish examples and one apparently unmarked with mother-of-pearl blade applied on either side with cut-out stag's head set with red glass eyes; also a fox-brush fly-whisk, the handle with silver plaque with inscription dated '1900' 15 in. (38 cm.) long and smaller (6) View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN SILVER SANDWICH-BOX
MARK OF JOHN SAMUEL HUNT, LONDON, 1863, RETAILED BY HUNT AND ROSKELL
Oblong with rounded co

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 258

A VICTORIAN SILVER SANDWICH-BOX MARK OF JOHN SAMUEL HUNT, LONDON, 1863, RETAILED BY HUNT AND ROSKELL Oblong with rounded corners, the hinged cover applied with drop-ring handle below an engraved earl's coronet and the initials CS 4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm.) wide 10.9 oz. (339 gr.) The initials are those of Charlotte, Countess Spencer (1835-1903) wife of John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910). View on Christie's.com

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A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT TRAVELLING CANTEEN
VARIOUS MAKER'S AND DATES
Old English pattern, each piece later engraved with i

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 260

A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT TRAVELLING CANTEEN VARIOUS MAKER'S AND DATES Old English pattern, each piece later engraved with initial 'A' below a viscount's coronet, comprising: A table-spoon, London, 1775; a fork, London, 1775; a teaspoon, London, 1801; a marrow-spoon, indistinct maker's mark; a silver and mother-of-pearl handled knife; a corkscrew; and a gilt-metal spice-box; all contained in a red-leather roll 4 oz. (130 gr.) View on Christie's.com

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A GEORGE III AND LATER SILVER TRAVELLING CAMPAIGN-SET
PREDOMINANTLY WITH MAKER'S MARK WP, PROBABLY THAT OF WILLIAM PARKER, L

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 263

A GEORGE III AND LATER SILVER TRAVELLING CAMPAIGN-SET PREDOMINANTLY WITH MAKER'S MARK WP, PROBABLY THAT OF WILLIAM PARKER, LONDON, 1802 Comprising: a silver beaker into which fits a set of three graduated silver-mounted glass condiments, a combination teaspoon and marrow scoop, and two each of silver forks, spoons and knives all with detachable, filled handles, all contained in fitted red leather case The case 6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) high weighable silver, 11.5 oz. (357 gr.) View on Christie's.com

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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS COLOGNE BOTTLES
MARK OF WILLIAM PARKER, LONDON, 1802
The plain domed caps eng

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 264

A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS COLOGNE BOTTLES MARK OF WILLIAM PARKER, LONDON, 1802 The plain domed caps engraved with Spencer crest below earl's coronet, unscrewing to reveal glass stoppers, in fitted brass-bound mahogany box, cover with collapsible handle Bottles 7½ in. (19 cm.) high The crest is that of George John, 2nd Earl Spencer. View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN SILVER-PLATED PICNIC-SET
RETAILED BY CLARKE, 20 OLD BOND STREET
Comprising: two sandwich-boxes, two decanters,

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 265

A VICTORIAN SILVER-PLATED PICNIC-SET RETAILED BY CLARKE, 20 OLD BOND STREET Comprising: two sandwich-boxes, two decanters, two collapsible beakers, four small plates, a spice-box, a further container, two forks, two spoons and a corkscrew, engraved with monogram 'MS', all contained in a fitted leather covered case The case 12¼ in. (31 cm.) long View on Christie's.com

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A SET OF THREE GEORGE III SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS DECANTERS
MARK OF JOHN LINNIT AND WILLIAM ATKINSON, LONDON, 1812
Comprising

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 266

A SET OF THREE GEORGE III SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS DECANTERS MARK OF JOHN LINNIT AND WILLIAM ATKINSON, LONDON, 1812 Comprising a pair of square section and a larger one of rectangular section, with fluted tops and plain silver mounts with ring handles, in fitted mahogany box lined in green baize, cover with collapsible brass handle Largest decanter 8 1/8 in. high (21 cm.), box 15 in. long (38 cm.) View on Christie's.com

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A COLLECTION OF FISHING TACKLE
ENGLISH, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Comprising the largest parts of three brass-mounted rods b

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 271

A COLLECTION OF FISHING TACKLE ENGLISH, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY Comprising the largest parts of three brass-mounted rods by GEO EATON MAKER 6 CROOKED LANE, LONDON, each in a canvas wrap, the foot section of another silver-plate mounted rod engraved 'Althorp Oct. 27th 1856' below a viscount's coronet, the base collar engraved 'John Shaw MAKER SHREWSBURY', with rubber foot, two landing nets, and one 'Landseer' net by Ogden Smith's with patent folding mahogany handle View on Christie's.com

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A COLLECTION OF WALKING STICKS
BY BEN COX, BRIGG, MERRY, SWAINE & ADENEY, LONDON, MID-19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising:

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Lot 273

A COLLECTION OF WALKING STICKS BY BEN COX, BRIGG, MERRY, SWAINE & ADENEY, LONDON, MID-19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY Comprising: a silver-mounted bamboo stick engraved 'C.R.S. from G.L.G. JUNE 1887', brass tip; a holly stick by Ben Cox, gilt-metal band engraved 'S' with earl's coronet, '5th' and '6th', metal tip; a silver-mounted malacca combined horse-measure and stick hallmarked 1917, with brass cantilever, lacking original handle and tip; a lady's long stick with gilt-metal band engraved 'Charlotte, Xmas 1866', brass tip; a silver-mounted cane stick hallmarked 1908 with silver whistle at apex of flat handle; a bamboo combined horse-measure and stick by Merry & Co., with white-metal band engraved 'Lord Suffield, Gunton Park', folding brass cantilever; a silver-mounted naturalistic stick dated 1890, handle engraved 'GIVEN TO ME BY UNCLE BEAUCHAMP, OCTOBER 1890, C.F.S.', brass tip; a silver-mounted ebonised cane dated 1884 with handle engraved 'C.R.S.', copper tip The lady's stick: 49 in. (125 cm.) long (8) View on Christie's.com

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ANNE MEE, NÉE FOLDSONE (BRITISH, CIRCA 1770/75-1851)
A young gentleman, in brown coat, buff waistcoat, white stock, seated o

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Lot 284

ANNE MEE, NÉE FOLDSONE (BRITISH, CIRCA 1770/75-1851) A young gentleman, in brown coat, buff waistcoat, white stock, seated on a green-upholstered chair, red curtain background on ivory rectangular, 5 3/16 x 4 1/8 in. (132 x 104 mm.), silver-mounted tortoiseshell easel frame View on Christie's.com

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AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE ISABEY
Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814/15-1824), in blue coat with gold epaulettes, white

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Lot 285

AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE ISABEY Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814/15-1824), in blue coat with gold epaulettes, white waistcoat and cravat, wearing the blue moiré sash and breast-star of the Royal French Order of the St Esprit and the badge of the Royal French Order of St Louis on ivory oval, 1 3/8 in. (34 mm.) high, silver-gilt frame with pierced diamond-set surround View on Christie's.com

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THREE PILL-BOXES: ONE HARDSTONE WITH MICROMOSAIC
THE HARDSTONE BOX, ROME, CIRCA 1820
Oval silver-mounted red hardstone box

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Lot 294

THREE PILL-BOXES: ONE HARDSTONE WITH MICROMOSAIC THE HARDSTONE BOX, ROME, CIRCA 1820 Oval silver-mounted red hardstone box with central oval micromosaic plaque depicting a riverscape with bridge and building, incorporated thumbpiece; together with, two circular pill-boxes with foliate borders to lids 1½in. (38mm.) wide; 1¼in. (32mm) and 1 5/16 in. (33 mm.) diam., respectively (3) View on Christie's.com

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A REGENCY SILVER FILIGREE MOUNTED BIBELOT
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1812
Square filigree book-cover with hinged fastener, all

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Lot 297

A REGENCY SILVER FILIGREE MOUNTED BIBELOT PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1812 Square filigree book-cover with hinged fastener, all over decorated with spiralling foliage between silver foliate tracery, the interior fitted with the London Almanack [sic] for 1812 1 3/8 in. (34 mm.) wide View on Christie's.com

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A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT SNUFF-BOX
MARK OF JOHN JONES III, LONDON, 1825
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover appl

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Lot 299

A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT SNUFF-BOX MARK OF JOHN JONES III, LONDON, 1825 Rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover applied with a repoussé chased scene classical battle scene, the sides and base engine-turned with bright-cut diaper pattern, slightly raised incorporated thumbpiece chased with foliage and blossoms 3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide 4 7/8 oz. (138 gr.) View on Christie's.com

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A FRENCH SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX
CIRCA 1860
Cover depicting Rebecca at the well, base and sides with repetitive geometr

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Lot 300

A FRENCH SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX CIRCA 1860 Cover depicting Rebecca at the well, base and sides with repetitive geometric decoration; together with a Victorian silver vesta case by Jane Brownett, London, 1885, with pull-out drawer with gilt interior, striker sffixed to front of drawer, inscribed C.R.S. from W.H.G. 1887; and a Japanese silver box with pull-off top, applied Chrystanthemum of Japan to cover and engraved with foliage First box 3 in. long (7.8 cm.) (3) View on Christie's.com

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TWO SILVER-GILT AND TWO GILT-METAL SNUFF-BOXES
PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Ingot-shaped, all over engine-turned with bright-cut d

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Lot 301

TWO SILVER-GILT AND TWO GILT-METAL SNUFF-BOXES PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY Ingot-shaped, all over engine-turned with bright-cut diaper pattern panels within fluted borders, the hinged cover centred with a chased rocaille cartouche within scrolling foliate border, slightly raised incorporated silver thumbpiece, French, maker's mark P.A.G.; together with, a rectangular box, the hinged cover with deeply chased scrolling foliate borders, the sides and slightly domed base engine-turned with horizontal reeding; together with, two gilt-metal snuff-boxes, one ingot-shaped, the cover and sides sides chased with raised repoussé and scrolling foliage, the cover set with a decorative miniature on ivory of a lady; the other rectangular, the cover and base engine-turned with scalework pattern, the cover with scrolling foliate chased border, hinged lid with slightly raised thumbpiece 2¾ in. (71 mm.) to 5 in. (128 mm.) wide (4) View on Christie's.com

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A QUANTITY OF WOODEN BOXES INCLUDING A LATE GEORGE III BONBONNIERE
THE BONBONNIERE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Comprising: a circul

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Lot 303

A QUANTITY OF WOODEN BOXES INCLUDING A LATE GEORGE III BONBONNIERE THE BONBONNIERE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY Comprising: a circular oak box, the cover centred with a silver plaque engraved 'This box was made from a piece of an original Futtock Timber of Le Sans Pareil taken by the British fleet commanded by Earl Howe, June 1st: 1794'; a rectangular wooden box, the hinged lid centred with carved oval commemorative plaque; a shoe-shaped wooden snuff-box with sliding lid centred with silver plaque engraved SA; a rectangular wooden snuff-box with carved foliate borders; a circular wood bonbonnière; and two silver-mounted wooden medallions commemorating H.M.S. Victory and Horatio Nelson 3½ in. (90 mm.) diam., to 4¼ in. (108 mm.) wide; The medallions ¾ in. (20 mm.) diam. (7) View on Christie's.com

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A GROUP OF TEN TORTOISESHELL ITEMS
MOSTLY ENGLISH, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Comprising three various etuis inlaid in si

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Lot 306

A GROUP OF TEN TORTOISESHELL ITEMS MOSTLY ENGLISH, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY Comprising three various etuis inlaid in silver or silver and gold, a toothpick box circa 1790, an oval snuff box with gilt-metal mounts, circa 1790, a carnet-de-bal with bright-engraved gold mounts (lacks pencil), a circular box with pull-off cover and applied gold roundel, probably French circa 1800, a tortoiseshell caddy spoon with scalloped bowl and inlaid silver disc-shaped reserve, circa 1790, a blonde tortoiseshell snuff box with cut corners (a/f), also a necessaire-de-voyage of knife-box form containing ivory aide-memoire, scent bottle, tooth/ear pick, tweezers and tortoiseshell-handled knife, circa 1795 Largest etui 4¾ in. long (12 cm.) (10) View on Christie's.com

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TWO TORTOISESHELL DRESSING-TABLE BOXES WITH PIERCED LIDS
CIRCA 1920, POSSIBLY CHINESE
Together with eighteen other tortoise

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Lot 307

TWO TORTOISESHELL DRESSING-TABLE BOXES WITH PIERCED LIDS CIRCA 1920, POSSIBLY CHINESE Together with eighteen other tortoiseshell items, mostly silver-mounted, including an oval box, the cover engraved with a flower, probably Scandinavian, early 18th century, an oval mirror case, probably late 17th/early 18th century, a square box with floral-chased mounts, probably Continental, 18th century (a/f); the remainder mostly late Victorian/Edwardian, vis. a bowl on fluted melon feet, a stand with easel back, an oval pendent photograph frame inlaid with flowers, two circular boxes, a plain oval powder-puff box, a cigarette case inlaid 'A', a pin tray, a plain rectangular box, a shaped oval dressing table tray, London, 1892, a heart-shaped menu holder inscribed 'Xmas 1894', a paper-clip/knife, a book mark with coloured glass eye and legend 'Here Stopped', a small paper knife with diagonally-fluted handle, a plain tortoiseshell vesta case and a plate-mounted mother-of-pearl magnifying glass The largest box: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) wide (20) View on Christie's.com

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AN EDWARDIAN LEATHER-CASED SILVER-PLATED STIRRUP CUP
BY A. BARRETT & SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1910
Together with a Victorian plat

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Lot 308

AN EDWARDIAN LEATHER-CASED SILVER-PLATED STIRRUP CUP BY A. BARRETT & SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1910 Together with a Victorian plated campaign mug with detatchable handle and leather case, a shagreen-cased inkwell, a shagreen and ivory knife case, an ivory 'go-to-bed' light, an ebony paper knife, an ivory folding measure in a shagreen case, a George III set of drafting tools in a shagreen-covered case, incomplete, another empty shagreen necessaire case and thirteen other items The stirrup cup: 5 in. (13.3cm.) high (22) View on Christie's.com

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A GEORGE V SILVER TAPE-MEASURE
MARK OF CHESTERMAN AND CO., SHEFFIELD, 1910
Circular with engine-turned decoration, the hing

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Lot 309

A GEORGE V SILVER TAPE-MEASURE MARK OF CHESTERMAN AND CO., SHEFFIELD, 1910 Circular with engine-turned decoration, the hinged cover swivels to reveal the tape measure, engraved with the dates 1886-1911 4¼ in. (10.5 cm.) diam. View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL BOX
MARK OF THOMAS JOHNSON, LONDON, 1882
The silver base cast with feet and a tortoise

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Lot 311

A VICTORIAN SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL BOX MARK OF THOMAS JOHNSON, LONDON, 1882 The silver base cast with feet and a tortoise head, applied with a hinged natural tortoiseshell, (cracked) 5½ in. (14 cm.) long View on Christie's.com

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A SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
UNMARKED, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1720
Oval, inlaid with harlequin in brass and mother-of-p

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Lot 312

A SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX UNMARKED, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1720 Oval, inlaid with harlequin in brass and mother-of-pearl within a piqué silver bead border 3¼ in. long (8.4 cm.) View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED RUBY-GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE
MARK OF JOHN HARRIS, LONDON, 1853
The glass bottle globular, the si

Christie's South Kensington

Lot 380

A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED RUBY-GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE MARK OF JOHN HARRIS, LONDON, 1853 The glass bottle globular, the silver-gilt mounts engraved with trailing foliage, the cover further engraved with initials 'AHES' below an earl's coronet 2½ in. (7 cm.) high The initials are those of Adelaide Horatia Elizabeth Spencer (d.1877), second wife of Frederick, 4th Earl Spencer. View on Christie's.com

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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS SCENT-BOTTLES
MARK OF J.G.& S., BIRMINGHAM, 1886
Each globular with fluted sid

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Lot 381

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS SCENT-BOTTLES MARK OF J.G.& S., BIRMINGHAM, 1886 Each globular with fluted sides, the hinged covers spiral-fluted, covers loose and one stopper lacking 5¼ in. (13 cm.) high (2) View on Christie's.com

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A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT AND CORAL RATTLE
MARK OF THOMAS BROUGH, LONDON, 1798, RETAILED BY CRICHTON, 22 OLD BOND STREET
With

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Lot 382

A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT AND CORAL RATTLE MARK OF THOMAS BROUGH, LONDON, 1798, RETAILED BY CRICHTON, 22 OLD BOND STREET With two tiers of four bells dependent and bright-engraved with bands of trailing leafage, coral teething stick, engraved later with a viscount's coronet below initial 'A', in later fitted box Brothers, 22 Old Bond St. 6 in. (15 cm.) long The initial is almost certainly that of Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp and later 7th Earl Spencer. View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE
BIRMINGHAM, 1885, MAKER'S MARK CM
The globular glass body cut with diamon

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Lot 383

A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE BIRMINGHAM, 1885, MAKER'S MARK CM The globular glass body cut with diamond motifs, the plain globular cover engraved with monogram 'MS' 5½ in. (14 cm.) high View on Christie's.com

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A RED LEATHER GLADSTONE-BAG
PROBABLY LATE VICTORIAN
Impressed with monogram 'MS' reversed and interlaced, containing variou

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Lot 385

A RED LEATHER GLADSTONE-BAG PROBABLY LATE VICTORIAN Impressed with monogram 'MS' reversed and interlaced, containing various leather fittings, boxes, pouches, an address book, an ivory paper knife and a silver-mounted glass smelling salts bottle, the latter by Sampson Mordan, London, 1886, engraved to cover with same monogram View on Christie's.com

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AN EDWARDIAN GENTLEMAN'S SILVER-MOUNTED TRAVELLING DRESSING TABLE SET IN LEATHER CASE
MARK OF CHARLES AND GEORGE ASPREY, LOND

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Lot 386

AN EDWARDIAN GENTLEMAN'S SILVER-MOUNTED TRAVELLING DRESSING TABLE SET IN LEATHER CASE MARK OF CHARLES AND GEORGE ASPREY, LONDON, 1909 With fourteen fittings of which five glass bottles have silver mounts engraved 'S' below earl's coronet, lacks comb View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELLING DRESSING TABLE SET WITH SILVER-PLATED MOUNTS
CIRCA 1860
Comprising: three upright cylindr

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Lot 388

A VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELLING DRESSING TABLE SET WITH SILVER-PLATED MOUNTS CIRCA 1860 Comprising: three upright cylindrical boxes and two smaller examples, a soap box, a long rectangular box, two cut-cglass square cologne bottles and two smaller examples, and a layer of four of the original six implements (some with mother-of-pearl handles); all contained in a brass-strung ebony box with lift out compartment and hidden drawer (fixed in place) 6¾ in. (17.3 cm.) high View on Christie's.com

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A GEORGE II PROVINCIAL SILVER BEAKER
MAKER'S MARK ONLY BB STRUCK THRICE, POSSIBLY FOR BENJAMIN BRANCKER, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 17

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Lot 389

A GEORGE II PROVINCIAL SILVER BEAKER MAKER'S MARK ONLY BB STRUCK THRICE, POSSIBLY FOR BENJAMIN BRANCKER, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1730 Tapering cylindrical engraved with the Spencer crest, gilt interior 3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) high 4.02 oz. (125 gm.) View on Christie's.com

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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE V SILVER BEAKERS
MARK OF ELKINGTON, BIRMINGHAM, 1911
Each tapering cylindrical, engraved with the Spen

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Lot 390

A SET OF FOUR GEORGE V SILVER BEAKERS MARK OF ELKINGTON, BIRMINGHAM, 1911 Each tapering cylindrical, engraved with the Spencer crest engraved with an earl's coronet, gilt interiors 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high The crest is that of Charles Robert, 6th Earl Spencer (1857-1922). (4) View on Christie's.com

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A VICTORIAN SILVER GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELLING DRESSING-TABLE SET
VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS, LONDON, 1851/60
Each piece engraved

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Lot 391

A VICTORIAN SILVER GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELLING DRESSING-TABLE SET VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS, LONDON, 1851/60 Each piece engraved with an initial 'A' below a viscount's coronet, comprising: two cologne bottles, two circular boxes, a travelling inkwell and a shaving brush, the cover fitted with detachable compartment containing five of the original eight ivory-handled implements, all contained in a fitted green leather case The case 9 in. (22.8 cm.) long The initial is that of John Poyntz Spencer, Viscount Althorp and later 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910). View on Christie's.com

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AN EDWARD VII SILVER CIGARETTE-BOX
MARK OF JAMES SAMUEL BELL AND LOUIS WILLMOTT, LONDON, 1903
Rectangular on four scroll fe

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Lot 392

AN EDWARD VII SILVER CIGARETTE-BOX MARK OF JAMES SAMUEL BELL AND LOUIS WILLMOTT, LONDON, 1903 Rectangular on four scroll feet, hinged cover and sides chased with Art Nouveau-style fruiting foliage, the hinged cover further set with a medallion depicting William Ewart Gladstone, engraved around the medallion with an inscription and on the cover with a further inscription, cedar-lined interior 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) wide The inscription around the medallion reads 'Born in Liverpool 29th December 1809 buried in Westminster Abbey, May 1898'. The second inscription reads 'Memorial statue unveiled in Liverpool by Earl Spencer, K.G. 16 July 1904' View on Christie's.com

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A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE BOX
SPONSOR'S MARK OF ASPREY & CO.. ENGLISH IMPORT MARKED FOR LONDON, 1984
C

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Lot 395

A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE BOX SPONSOR'S MARK OF ASPREY & CO.. ENGLISH IMPORT MARKED FOR LONDON, 1984 Cover with alternate bands of light blue and lilac translucent enamel over engine-turning incorporating bands of wreaths and foliate motifs, lavender sides and gilt base and interior 6¼ in. (16 cm.) long View on Christie's.com

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TWO INLAID BRASS KOGO [INCENSE BOXES]
Meiji Period, late 19th century
The first in the form of a plum blossom inlaid in sil

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Lot 437

TWO INLAID BRASS KOGO [INCENSE BOXES] Meiji Period, late 19th century The first in the form of a plum blossom inlaid in silver and gilt with geometric designs, the other in the form of a drum with butterflies and flowers in gold, shakudo and silver, silver liner 3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) wide; and 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) wide (2) View on Christie's.com

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A PAIR OF EXPORT LACQUER DISHES A BUNKO [PAPER BOX] AND A GROUP OF LACQUER OBJECTS
EDO-SHOWA PERIOD, LATE 17TH-20TH CENTURY

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Lot 438

A PAIR OF EXPORT LACQUER DISHES A BUNKO [PAPER BOX] AND A GROUP OF LACQUER OBJECTS EDO-SHOWA PERIOD, LATE 17TH-20TH CENTURY The dishes decorated in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a black ground with pavilions among trees beside a lake, the wide rims with hanabishi design, the paper box decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and nashiji with geese among peony and rockwork, nashiji interior, the box converted in Europe with hinges and lockplate and later Japanning The dishes - 13 in. (33 cm.) diameter, the box - 14¼ in. (36 cm.) wide Together with a lacquer tebako, two cabinets and a tray (7) View on Christie's.com

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