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Click here to subscribeA William IV silver snuff box, mark of Thomas Fairbairn, London 1833, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with a border of engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central vacant rectangular cartouche and cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 7 x 4cm, 2.5ozt
A William IV silver table snuff box, probable mark of John Linnit, London 1830, of rectangular form, decorated all over with engine turned engraving, part marked piano hinged cover with central monogrammed rectangular cartouche and cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 9 x 6cm, 5.1ozt
A mid 19th century Dutch metalwares silver tobacco box, probable mark of P. Kuilenburg, Schoonhoven 1850, lion passant 2nd standard mark for 833/1000 standard silver and Minerva head duty stamp, of rectangular form, reeded sides and underside, piano hinged cover activated by push-button and engraved with foliage and scrolls over a textured ground around a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, 13 x 4cm, 2.9ozt
A George IV silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, mark of Lea & Clark, Birmingham 1824, the polished brown and white cowrie shell with reeded mount, underside with flush mounted piano hinge, crested and monogrammed, gilt washed interior, 8 x 6.5cmShell - Two hairline cracks and a very minor loss to the very edge by the mount (see images)Metal - Some surface scratches, as to be expected and commensurate with use and age. Cover opens and closes positively, and the hinge does not appear strained. Hallmarks and engraving clear and readable. Mount fits well to the shell.
A (probably) late 19th century snuffbox, apparently unmarked, tests as silver, of rectangular form, the sides and underside with engine turned decoration, piano hinged cover decorated with engraved foliage and scrolls around a central monogram, gilded interior with presentation engraving, 7 x 4.5cm, 3.1ozt
A George IV silver snuff box, possible mark of Thomas Smith, Birmingham 1826, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central vacant rectangular cartouche and cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 7 x 4cm, 2.1ozt
A Victorian silver table snuff box, mark of Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1837, of rectangular convex form, the sides lavishly decorated with repoussé foliage, part marked piano hinged cover with a similarly decorated border around a vacant field, underside with engine turned decoration, gilded interior, 8 x 6cm, 5.5oztOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratching to the polished areas, as to be expected. The cover opens and closes satisfactorily, and the hinge does not appear strained. Inside the gilding has little wear and the hallmarks are clear and crisp. Some very minor nicks to the underside rail.
A Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1839, of rectangular form with scalloped sides, lavishly decorated all over with foliage and scrolls over a textured ground, the underside with a central cartouche engraved with a hound chasing a bird in a country landscape, piano hinged cover with central vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, gilded interior, 9 x 4.5cm, 3.3oztOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratching to the polished areas, as to be expected. The cover opens and closes satisfactorily, and the hinge does not appear strained. Inside the gilding is a little worn with some surface scratching, but the hallmarks are clear and crisp.
A George III silver snuffbox, possible mark of William Edwards, London 1812, of rectangular slightly convex form with rounded corners, decorated all over with engine turned engraving around oval cartouches and under a plain banded strapwork design, flush mounted piano hinged cover and gilded interior, 7 x 3cm, 1.2oztOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratching to the polished areas, as to be expected. The cover opens and closes satisfactorily, and the hinge does not appear strained. Inside, the gilding shows very minor wear. The hallmarks are clear and crisp, except for the maker's mark, which is a little unclear.
A Victorian silver tobacco box, mark of Horton & Allday, Birmingham 1899, of circular form, flush fitting 'squeeze-to-open' spring loaded cover engraved LLOYDS 7TH MAY 1900 RICHARD WHITE NAVAL BRIGADE PO FIRST CLASS HMS POWERFUL LADYSMITH, around the Coat of Arms of Lloyds of London, gilded interior with personal engraving, 7cm diameter, 2.4oztProvenance: From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)HMS Powerful was the lead ship of her class of two protected cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the 1890s. She was initially assigned to the China Station and then provided landing parties which fought in the Siege of Ladysmith of 1899–1900, during the Second Boer War.Ordered home in 1899, from her position in the South China Sea, Powerful was diverted around the southern tip of Africa in light of rising tensions between the British and the Boers in South Africa. They stopped in Mauritius to pick up soldiers. Her sister ship, Terrible, commanded by Captain Percy Scott, arrived the following day and Scott improvised field carriages from a pair of 4.7-inch (120 mm) guns and a pair of Terrible's 12-pounder guns, after a request from Lieutenant General George White, Commander of the besieged forces at Ladysmith, for more long-range artillery. Powerful ferried all four guns to Durban, with the artillery reaching Ladysmith on the last two trains to make it through.They were met with a hero's welcome on their return home, and the naval brigade paraded for Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle on 6th May.The current Royal Navy field gun competition commemorates the participation of Terrible and Powerful in the relief of Ladysmith.Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some surface scratches as to be expected and commensurate with use. Engraving to the cover a little worn but still readable. Hallmarks clear and readable. Catch in good condition. Interior gilding in good condition with just a little rubbing wear around the hinge area.
A Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1855, of rectangular form with turned corners and concave sides, sides and underside decorated with foliate engraving, part marked piano hinged cover similarly decorated around a central vacant abstract cartouche, cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 8.5 x 3.5cm, 2.6oztOverall in fair to good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some minor surface scratching to the polished areas, as to be expected. The cover opens and closes satisfactorily, though the hinge does appear a little strained and the cover will not stay open unassisted. Inside the gilding is worn and a little scruffy and the hallmarks are a little worn.
A continental metalwares silver toothpick holder, marks unidentified, with additional London import marks for Sterling silver, 1902 and sponsor's mark of Theodor Hartmann, of rectangular form, the sides decorated with repoussé scrolls and foliage over a textured ground, part marked piano hinged cover similarly decorated around a central circular cartouche featuring a male bust, gilt washed interior, 7.5 x 2.5cm, 1.8ozt
A 19th century (possibly) French metalwares silver snuff box, indistinct marks alongside Sheffield import marks for Sterling silver, 1897 and sponsor's mark of Samuel Boyce (or Boaz) Landeck, of rectangular form, the sides decorated with alternate panels of foliage and pastoral scenes, part marked piano hinged cover with a repoussé depiction of a tavern scene, gilt washed interior, 7.5 x 4.5cm, 3.5ozt
Two late 20th century silver 'castle top' style snuff boxes, both with mark of C.J. Vander, London 1973, each of rectangular form with cast foliate border, underside with a border of engine turned engraving, piano hinged cover featuring the Houses of Parliament and Nelson's column respectively, 4 x 2.5cm, 4ozt grossOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some surface scratches, as to be expected and commensurate with age. Hinges do not appear strained. Hallmarks clear and readable.
An unusual early 20th century silver sovereign holder, mark of George Unite & Sons, Birmingham 1908, of rectangular form, decorated all over with engraved foliage and scrolls, fully marked sprung loaded piano hinged cover with push button release under the suspension ring, similarly decorated around a vacant circular cartouche, gilded interior, with sprung loaded storage for sovereigns, 3 x 2.5cm, 0.9ozt gross
A Victorian silver table snuff box, mark of Roberts & Belk (Samuel Roberts & Charles Belk), Sheffield 1865, of rectangular form, the sides with scalloped decoration and with engine turned engraving, underside with foliate and symmetrical engraved decoration, piano hinged cover with similar decoration around a central vacant abstract cartouche, gilded interior, 8.6 x 6cm, 4.4ozt
An unusual Victorian silver vesta case, mark of Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1892, of rectangular form, outer lavishly engraved with foliage over a textured ground, the front around a circular monogrammed cartouche, swivelling interior container on a rivet to the lower, thumbpiece to the side, strike to the base, 4 x 2cm, 0.7ozt
A German metalwares silver and enamel vesta case, maker's mark not identified, additionally marked with Halbmond und Reichstrone (crescent and crown) and 900 indicating 900/1000 standard silver, of rectangular form, the front featuring an enamelled match between the words ON ME A...YOU'LL ALWAYS FIND...sprung loaded hinged cover, strike to the base and suspension ring to the side, 4 x 3.5cm, 1.1oztOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratches and scuffing, as to be expected and commensurate with use. The strike is a little worn. Cover opens and closes satisfactorily, and the hinge does not appear strained.
An early 20th century silver table vesta box, mark of Wright & Davies (William Frederick Wright), London 1910, of rectangular form with applied strike plate to the back, part marked piano hinged cover set with a commemorative coronation medal, gilded interior, 8 x 4.5cm, 4oztProvenance: From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)
A Victorian silver novelty sewing necessaire, mark of Sampson Mordan, London 1874, in the form of a travelling suitcase with two retaining straps, piano hinged side, gilded interior, half cylinder shaped needle case with hinged access supporting the cotton holder and two further reel holders, signed to the outer side, 5 x 3.5cm 1.8oztExterior - Overall in good condition. some surface scratches as to be expected and commensurate with use and age. Cover opens and closes well and the hinge does not appear strained. Hallmarks and signature clear and readable.Interior - Gilding to the inner covers in good condition with some light scratching. Hinge to the reservoir in good condition and the cover opens and closes well. Cover with part mark. One of the rods has detached but is included with evidence of an attempted repair, possibly with a bit of lead solder (see image 15)
A Victorian silver novelty combination scent bottle and vinaigrette, mark of Sampson Mordan, London 1872, in the form of a hunting horn, part marked screw down detachable 'mouthpiece' with chain retainer, piano hinged 'trumpet' end section, 36mm diameter, with gilded interior revealing the part marked gilt hinged and pierced grille, chain link attachment, 2oztOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surfaces scratches and bruises as to be expected. The threaded mouthpiece screws and unscrews satisfactorily. The trumpet end opens and closes satisfactorily, and the hinge does not appear strained though the inner rim of the trumpet is very slightly out of shape. Inside the gilding is in fair condition with a little wear and spotting, as is the part marked grille, which opens and closes satisfactorily - the hinge does not appear stained to that part either. Measuring round the curvature, the overall outer length is 13cm and the inner length is 10cm, from end to end. Hallmarks a little worn but still readable.
A George IV silver vinaigrette, mark of Thomas Parker, Birmingham 1825, of rectangular form, decorated all over with engine turned engraving to an applied cast foliate border, part marked piano hinged cover with a central vacant rectangular cartouche, gilded interior with pierced and decoratively engraved hinged grille, 3 x 2cm, 0.7ozt
A Mixed Collection of British and World Coinage, highlights include: USA, half dollar 1964, UNC; France, 5 francs 1870, Ottoman, 5 Kurus 1909; 2x South African silver rand coins; a number of UK silver sixpences and threepences and a 1967 Tonga proof coin; along with an amount of world coinage, an interesting mix
Assorted Collectable Boxes and Other Items, comprising a leather bound Victorian photograph album, leather mounted hinged jewellery box, tan leather mounted hinged cigar case with polished steel mounts and fittings, cased daguerrotype, two miniature books including Sights for Little Folks in Town and Country, French volume Psaumes and Cantiques, blue velvet and gilt metal mounted volume Livre d'Heures, three silver coins mounted in two frameseight antique reference books including Model Toys, Motor Toys, Lehmann toys etc(two boxes)
Early 20th Century Millinery comprising an American 1930s 'Katinka New Haven, Conn' blue straw hat with upturned brim and peach silk ribbon and bowa pale pink woven cloche ribbed hat with later striped ribbonFrench silver lame evening bag embroidered with pink flowers with flower head appliques, on gilt metal quatre hinged mountpale pink silk clutch bag with gilt embroidered mounttwo similar Siegel Paris extending gilt metal hat stands(6)
Assorted Early 20th Century Buttons and Studs comprising a pair of William Hair Haseler silver and enamel decorated buttons, of circular design, dated Birmingham 1905, 1.5cm diametera pair of gilt metal and enamel mounted large buttons, on mother of pearl mount, 2.5cm diameterseven miniature paste set buckles, decorative gilt metal mounted buttons etcAssorted Decorative Late 19th and Early 20th Century Buttons, including glass, gilt and other metal examples, military buttons etcPollards London velvet mounted display stand for button on easel frame and metal mount and another similar, 15cm by 28cm
Assorted Irish and World Coin Collection; comprising: a large amount of pre-decimal Irish coinage, some UK predecimal currency, including some silver threepences; world circulation coinage; a number of medals and medallions including a Bronze Edward VII coronation medal, a silver mounted Marie Theresa Thaler restrike and much more, an interesting lot
A Collection of UK and World Coinage; highlights include: Isle of Man, silver crown 1978; Tower of London crown, 1980; a number of commemorative crowns; Victoria, crown 1889, Fair; Spain World Cup 1982 coin set; and many more pre-decimal british and pre-euro european coins
Two Trays Of Mainly Copenhagen Pottery And Porcelain, to include a pair of Bing & Grondhal hen and cock models, an ovoid vase decorated with Lily of the Valley, a set of six Danish silver gilt and enamel demitase spoons, plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad, Christmas plates etc. (two trays)
A Small Quantity of Jewellery, including a 9 carat gold hinged bangle, inner measurements 5.8cm by 5.1cm; a 9 carat white gold cultured pearl and diamond ring, finger size Q1/2; a 9 carat gold cluster ring, finger size N; a pair of white metal earrings; a silver gilt chain; and another ringBangle and two 9 carat gold rings - 12.0 grams.
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