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Silver snuff box hallmarked for Birmingham 1829, 42.6g.

18th century French silver snuff box, Paris 1756 - 1762, Louis XV. Measures 8.6 cm wide, good overall used condition commensurate with age, but showing evidence of general light wear to fine wavy line decoration outside, gilt interior, and well hallmarked inside. weight 93g.

Silver ornate snuff box decorated with boats & Fisherwoman, import marks for Chester, by Samuel Boyce Landeck (SBL)1905, 57g, together with silver tongs, 49.1g and Chinese silver dish, 57.7g. (3)

A collection of various boxes, including snuff, a silver plated purse, and a cloisonne heart-shaped box, together with an Art Nouveau frame and another

Collection of silver open faced and fancy fob watches, early 20th century, cocktail watch, pendant on chain, silver T bar pocket watch chain with miniature snuff box/vinaigrette (1.28 troy oz approx.) etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)  The two large silver pocket watches are marked 0.935 and English silver hallmark. Total weight of both 5.96 troy oz approx.  

A VINTAGE BISONTINE WOODEN AND METAL BOUND SNUFF BOX

A HORN SNUFF BOX

A QUANTITY OF PRE-DECIMAL THREEPENNY BITS, FOUR WESTMINSTER COLLECTION COINS TO COMMEMORATE PRINCESS DIANA, A SNUFF BOX, BOTTLE OPENRS, PENS, ETC IN A CIGAR BOX

A 19TH CENTURY SNUFF BOX, MINIATURE BISQUE DOLL, MINIATURE 'PEARS SOAP' (a/f), beaded bag, small silver cruet, Japanese box, silver-mounted purse, and other collectibles

A Late 19th /Early 20th Century Novelty Snuff Box in the Form of a Heart with Hinged Lid, 6.5cms High

Four small decorative shoe pots, comprising a George IV pewter snuff box engraved 'H.T. July 11 1825' to lid, two white metal pin cushions, one fashioned as a Victorian carriage boot including a bone thimble insert, the other as a laced brogue marked 'Made in Japan' to base, and a decorative green resin buckled shoe. Longest to measure approx. 12cm.

Box various Wed. prayer wheel, polystone with cloisonné Geisha images, flower still life, carpet, scarab and snuff bottle

RUSSIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX

HALCYON DAYS SNUFF BOX COLLECTION IN WOODEN BOX

A George IV engine turned silver rectangular snuff box, with engraved inscription, Thomas Shaw?, Birmingham, 1823, 73mm.

A Swedish brass double sided snuff box, having two hinged compartments, one enclosing a mirror, the top having an impressed armorial, possibly Gustaf V, the base having an impressed tract in Swedish, second quarter 20th Century, 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm

An unmarked Georgian silver snuff box with bright cut engraving

A Sterling silver snuff box in the form off a nautilus shell

A George III silver oval snuff box, the body with bright cut scale work decoration, central wreath cartouche engraved with initials, the sides with ribbon banding, hallmarked by Roger Biggs, London, 1799, approx 1.22 ozt (38.3 grams), 6.5 x 3.5cm Further details: marks clear, wear commensurate with age and use 

An early 19th Century silver bound maple table snuff box, oval form with engraved silver bindings, the cover inset with cartouche engraved: Wm Swain, the silver apparently unmarked, 14.5cm long x 8cm wide x 3.5 deep

A Victorian silver compressed casket shaped snuff box, engine turned with Regency stripe decoration, the cover with framed cartouche engraved: H Pike DISS, gilt interior, hallmarked by Yapp & Woodward, Birmingham, 1853, approx 1.38 ozt (42.8 grams), 6 x 3.8cm Further details: marks clear 

A Victorian silver table snuff box, cartouche shaped profusely engraved scrolling foliage decoration to side and base, the cover with large vacant cartouche, gilt interior, hallmarked by Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1842, approx 3.26 ozt (102.6 grams), approx 8.8 x 5cm Further details: marks clear

A George III silver snuff box, the entire with engraved wave decoration, gilt interior, hallmarked by Joseph Ash I., London, 1808, 2.17 ozt (67.5 grams), 7 x 4.5cm Further details: marks clear 

A William IV silver snuff box, engine turned with Regency stripes, reeded sides, ornate foliate thumbpiece, the cover engraved with initials, gilt interior, hallmarked by Thomas Shaw., Birmingham, 1830, approx 1.2 ozt (37.3 grams), 5.5 x 3.2 cmFurther details: marks clear 

A Victorian silver snuff box, the entire engraved with tartan style decoration, the cover with vacant cartouche, ornate thumbpiece, hallmarked by Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1861, approx 1.93 ozt (59.9 grams), 6.1 x 3cm Further details: marks clear, wear to engraving commensurate with age and use 

A group of silver to include: a Georgian style engraved cartouche shaped snuff box, with scrolling foliage decoration, hallmarked by John Rose, Birmingham, 1905, 6 x 4.2cm, approx 1.8 ozt (56.1 grams); a  pair of late Victorian scissor sugar nippers, hallmarked Birmingham, 1893, 0.86 ozt (26.8 grams) and a Continental white metal tot, stamped M CARMO?, untested (3) 

An agate snuff box twinned with a maple cigarette case, a base metal snuff box & a 19thC. tortoiseshell box

A 19thC. horn snuff box with rose gold plated hinge & decorative button to top, 95mm wide x 29mm deep x 18mm high

A FINE GROUP OF SIX JADE ITEMSChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949) or earlier. The first a carving of a seated Buddhist lion holding a ruyi spring in its mouth, the stone of a semi translucent celadon tone with brown patches and veining. The second a ´fish´ pendant, with large eyes, fins, and down swept tail, pierced through the mouth and tail, the translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with russet shadings. The third a small ´chilong´ boulder, carved with two sinuous chilong amid ruyi springs, the stone of a semi translucent green tone with white inclusions to the upper part, the base with four perforations. The fourth an oval pendant carved to one side with a sinuous chilong, pierced through the center, the stone of a translucent pale gray tone with few darker areas. The fifth a black stone fragment. The sixth a snuff bottle of ovoid form, tapering towards the slightly splayed foot, the rounded shoulder surmounted by a cylindrical neck, the body carved with vertical ribs, topped by a hardstone stopper, the translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with black shadings.With a silk storage box, the inner padding fitted specifically for the present six lots.Condition: Overall very good condition with minor wear and very few minimal nicks here and there. Provenance: Notable collection, New York. Weight: 827 g (total, incl. the box) Dimensions: Height 3.7 cm - 5.5 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

Early C20th foreign white metal Torah pointer, decorated with scrollwork and stylised foliage, some faults, L23cm, a Continental white metal oval snuff box, hinged domed lid decorated with an exotic bird, W6cm and a white metal nut shaped pill box hung with bells, H9cm (3)

A HALLMARKED SILVER LIDDED PILL / SNUFF BOX TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER EMBOSSED EXAMPLE WITH MARKS TO BASE (2)

Birmingham silver snuff box 1904 by Joseph Gloster Ltd, chased and engraved decoration with vacant cartouche, 6 cm wide, 3.8 cm depth & 52g

1959 silver table snuff box with gilt interior by D Bros - 7.5cm x 4.5cm x 1.5cm & 92g

Small snuff box in cartouche shape. Possibly Silver with engravings in the central stone. Polished. Damages. Mid of 18th century. 7 x 5 cm.

Small snuff box in cartouched shape. Chased ornaments. Remains of Silvering. Mid of 18th century. 6 x 7 cm.

Metal ware - Brass and silver plated including galleried tray, pair of sundae dishes, a Daniel and Arter cocktail shaker; pair of fire dogs, conforming fireside, pair of candlesticks, insect snuff box; etc

Boxes and Objects - Miniature pill box , stamped 925, another pill box mounted with mother of pearl, ebony box mounted with silver, c.1894; brass snuff box; Jarrah box, novelty barometer; etc

Collection of miscellaneous items and objet d'artincluding quill work box containing intaglio seals, gilt metal fruit knife, a tortoiseshell box with precious yellow metal inlaid, enamel decorated spoons, white metal toddy ladle with horn handle, micro mosaic brooch, gilt metal cufflinks, tortoiseshell snuff box, pewter spoon, silver brooch, cased Loewe and Co of London pipe etcProvenance: The property of a Gentleman, from a period Winchcombe Town House.At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

19th Century silver snuff boxwith floral borders and engraved with foliate scrolling designs, bearing marks for possibly Thomas Hayes, Birmingham, date mark indistinct, 7cm across x 2cm high x 5cm deep and a silver pencil holder containing a pencil bearing marks for Thomas Henry Vale, Birmingham, 1902 (2) Both in overall good condition, with some scratches, small marks etc, consistent with age and use.The pencil cover/holder with small dents in places. Some of the hallmarks to the box are quite unclear.

Collection of silver and perfume bottles comprising of: a pair of silver pierced dishes, a lacquered snuff box, a blue guilloche enamel topped perfume bottle, a blue glass double ended perfume or scent bottle with white metal mounts, green cut and gilded glass perfume or scent bottle with brass mounts and others and a very small pocket knife (10)All scent bottles with some form of damage, loss or repair. Hallmarks on dishes are clear.

A 19th Century treen and metal snuff box, modelled as a double barrelled pistol, the barrels with hinged snuff compartment, 20cm wide

A collection of four 20th century silver and white metal boxes. The boxes to include a white metal vinaigrette, pill box, a snuff box marked 925 and a repoussé decorated box marked LKB 800. All having hinged lids. Combined weight approx 109.49g. Measures approx; Largest 5.5cm x 4.2cm Smallest 2cm x 3cm.

A collection of 20th century middle eastern silver. To include a collection of 4 spoons having Egyptian assay marks and depicting Egyptian gods pharaohs to the handles. Two snuff or pill boxes with one set with mother of pearl having Egyptian assay mark. Combined weight approx 91.82g. Measures approx, Spoon 8cm x 2cm. Box 3.8 x 4.5cm. 

A French pressed burr walnut and tortoiseshell snuff box, 19th century, the circular box with cover depicting a scene of Napoleonic soldiers above the title 'Le Convoy un brave' the base with engine turned scalloped decoration, 8.3cm diameter, with a further plain example, 8.3cm in diameter, along with a horn and pewter mounted mug, (at fault) 7.7cm high (3) Condition report:The snuff box shows small chips and nibbles to the burr walnut. Minor surface scratches commensurate with age and use, but no obvious damage or signs of restoration.The other box shows a small chip to the interior tortoiseshell and minor surface scratching commensurate with age and use, no obvious damage or signs of restoration.The mug shows surface scratches throughout, the pewter mount is loose at the rim and the horn is slightly cracked on the outside at the bottom of the mug (as seen in photo). No other obvious damage of signs of restoration.

A Victorian oval snuff box, hinged cover, 8.5cm wide, London 1897

18th century tortoiseshell and gilt snuff box, of circular form, with inlaid picturesque landscape and insect reserves, 8cm diameterGood condition with some small rim chips particualy to base rim, see extra images

18th century silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, of oval from the hinged lid inlaid with gilt wire work ornament, 7.5cm wide

18th century Continental mother of pearl and silver snuff box, of canted rectangular form, the hinged cover carved in low relief with marine scene, 10cm wide

18th century tortoiseshell and gilt metal inlaid snuff box, circular form with floral ornament, 7cm diameter, together with another similar and an 18th century shagreen case housing lidded bottle. (3)

George III tortoiseshell and metal mounted snuff box with inset painted ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, 8cm wide, together with three further Georgian snuff boxes, each with painted ivory ornament. (4). APHA Ref: 29448946658Please note the snuff box with gold initials has been removed from this lot.

19th century French silver oval snuff box, apparently unmarked, with gilt interior, the hinged cover embossed with a vase of flowers, in floral borders, 9cm wide

George III gilt mounted horn snuff box, of navette form, 10cm long, together with two similar tortoiseshell snuffs. (3)Horn snuff walls have splits terminal of lid appears to have a replaced element Nanette form tortoishell snuff has a couple of repairs to bottom edges (see images) also slight splitsCushion form tortoiseshell snuff has some damage to the hinge area

American Mechanical Toy Co. clockwork automaton, with two dancing figures (a.f.), and other works of art including Killarney book box, 19th century shoe snuff, two papier mâché snuff boxes, bentwood corn measure, other itemsClockwork automaton requires significant work, winding key absent, Killarney book box ok, but with general wear, doesn't close flush, show snuff ok, remainder with general wear, no significant damages

A Victorian silver snuff box, Edward Smith, Birmingham 1841, rectangular with relief decoration to lid depicting the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Salamanca 1812, gilt interior, 8.5cm wide, 2cm high, approximately 174g CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

A George IV silver gilt snuff box, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, London 1830, rectangular engine turned, relief decorated to edges with acorns and leaves, rectangular plaque to lid engraved 'Conamur XVIII Hussars', engraved to inside 'To the officers XVIII Hussars from Captn D Burn 1876', 8cm wide, 2.5cm high, approximately 189g/Note: Captain D Burn joined the 18th Hussars in 1877 and retired in 1890 as Lieutenant-Colonel CONDITION REPORT: Overall appearance very good, there is a small dent to the back near the bottom edge, some residue of old label to interior, the gilding generally good although slightly worn to the raised oak leaves and acorns decoration.

A George III snuff box, John Shaw, Birmingham 1813, oval with agate set to cover and base, having engraved border of acanthus and C scrolls, 6cm wide, 2.5cm high CONDITION REPORT: The oval agate top of the box has a crack across one side, otherwise condition appears good.

A 19th century tableware snuff-box with concealed hand-painted erotic scene to the hinged lift-lid, 4¼” wide.

A pewter rectangular trinket box with multi-coloured enamelled geometric design to the hinged lift-lid, 10¾” wide; a plated & mother-of-pearl oval snuff-box; & a pair of fold-away spectacles with a simulated tortoise shell case.

A 19th century style brass circular snuff-box inscribed to lid “T. Hoskins Brewer, 1877”, having verse to the interior, 2½” diameter.

A Chinese famille rose European erotic subject snuff box and cover, Qianlong period, the flat circular cover painted with an erotic portrait of a lady in a landscape, the base painted with landscape vignettes, and figures, the underside of the lid and the base painted with a bird amid foliage, 6.6cm diameter, metal mounts lacking, crazed glaze to base***CONDITION REPORT***The snuff box is missing its European metal mounts and has wear to the gilding on the edges and the interior. The cover has a small splinter chip to the edge of the top and on the inside. The base is heavily crazed and does not ring when tapped. Hairline crack to the side, some slight fitting around the bottom edge of the base, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.