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Lot 132
A George III Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, with yellow metal mounts, together with A Horn Snuff Mull, An Ovoid Brass Snuff Box, embossed with a Classical scene and housing a watercolour portrait miniature and A Wax Seal, cased in a turned wooden box (4)Tortoiseshell Snuff Box - some wear to the hinge, but generally good condition. Snuff Mull - small chip to the top of the cover and two cracks forming to the main body. Ovoid Snuff Box - repaired hinge. Wax Seal - cover lacking a large portion of the thread. Seal with a noticeable hairline crack and some crazing.
Lot 215
Miscellaneous Items including a silver open faced pocket watch, fob and T-bars, a four draw telescope, an early 19th century snuff box decorated with a hunting scene and agricultural trophies, gilt and plated propelling pencils, a silver plated and leather mounted hip-flask, an early 20th century oak desk top correspondence box, Japanese calligraphy set etc. (one tray)
Lot 104
A COLLECTION OF GEORGE III TABLE SILVERVarious dates and makers comprising a small two-handled cup, John Bayley, London, 1752, a silver teapot stand, by John Cotton & Thomas Head II, London, 1784, another similar, London, 1786, two sweetmeat baskets, London, 1788 & 1791, both oval with swing handles and bright-cut engraved decoration, a cruet frame stand, wine funnel, a sugar caster, a mustard pot, a snuff box and a vinaigrette, weight 41oz. (11)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 42
NAVAL INTEREST: A GERMAN VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOXCharles, Collins & Sohne, Hanau, circa 1825 The hinged cover with central engine-turned panel within an unusual border of applied yellow, white and rose gold foliage and scrolls on a matted ground, the interior engraved with two crests and an inscription detailing the presentation of the box to Capt W H Webley Parry by the wardroom officers of H M S Price Regent, length 8.4cm, weight 85gms.Footnotes:William Henry Webley Parry (1764-1837) was born on 3 March 1764, the youngest of seven children, many of whom died early, of a leading lawyer, William Webley.Webley entered the Navy in 1779 aboard the Britannia 100, Captain Charles Morice Pole, the flagship of Vice-Admiral George Darby in the Channel Fleet, who succeeded to the command of that force in September 1780 with Captain James Bradby serving as his flag-captain. Webley was present at the Relief of Gibraltar in April 1781, and following the change of government in March 1782 and the return to service of a number of senior officers he continued on the Britannia under Vice-Admiral Hon. Samuel Barrington and Captain Benjamin Hill. An obituary has stated that in 1782 his ship formed part of a squadron sent to intercept an East India fleet that was departing from Brest, and Webley was credited with towing the 'frigate' Lively alongside a French frigate, being slightly wounded under fire; however this claim has not been verified. He did serve under Barrington at the Relief of Gibraltar in October and the subsequent battle of Cape Spartel, and he received the admiral's personal approbation when acting as his aide-de-camp in the latter engagement.Webley was next employed aboard the Grampus 50, Commodore Edward Thompson, who was appointed to command off West Africa in July 1783. Having briefly returned home in 1784 suffering from yellow fever, Thompson died aboard the Grampus of a tropical fever on 17 January 1786, and Webley suffered the disappointment of not having an acting-lieutenancy confirmed. He then joined the sloop Nautilus 16 under Captain Thompson's nephew, Commander Thomas Boulden Thompson, remaining on the African station and surveying the coast from the Cape of Good Hope to Cape Negro. The Nautilus returned to Portsmouth in July prior to leaving port at the end of September, and in the following April Webley was involved in the colonisation of Sierra Leone. Further service took the Nautilus to the North American, West Indian and Newfoundland stations prior to her being paid off in December 1788. A period aboard the Salisbury 50, Captain Edward Pellew, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral Mark Milbanke at Newfoundland, followed from June 1790, in which vessel Webley was finally commissioned lieutenant on 21 September 1790, and the Salisbury was eventually paid off in December 1791.Webley was aboard the Amphitrite 24, Captain John Child Purvis, at the start of the French Revolutionary War in February 1793, as Pellew's request that he be appointed his first lieutenant aboard the Nymphe 36 had been rejected by the Admiralty because he was deemed insufficiently senior. After the captaincy of the Amphitrite changed hands in May he joined Captain Samuel Hood aboard the Juno 32, going out to the Mediterranean. He was the third lieutenant of this frigate when she sailed in to Toulon on 11 January 1794 after the port had been re-occupied by the French, and Webley was mentioned by Hood in his dispatches for his prominent role in engineering her escape by audacious seamanship. He continued with the Juno during the Corsican campaign from February, being present in the attack on the Martello Tower in the bay of that name, and after commanding thirty seamen in the assault on San Fiorenzo and serving as an aide-de-camp to Major-General Thomas Dundas he later commanded a boat at the capture of Bastia.Webley next volunteered his services as the first lieutenant of the San Fiorenzo 36, Captain Charles Tyler, which French frigate had been salvaged at the capture of Calvi, but when that officer was removed to the Diadem 64 during August 1794 whilst sailing the prize to Gibraltar, Webley rejoined Hood, who in the meantime had been appointed to the Aigle 36. A year was spent in the eastern Mediterranean, and after Hood transferred to the Zealous 74 in April 1796 Webley remained aboard the Aigle to which Captain Tyler had been appointed, seeing service in the Adriatic to assist the Austrian army from August. In the spring of 1797 the Aigle rendezvoused with the Mediterranean Fleet in the Tagus, having passed though the defeated Spanish fleet following the Battle of Cape St. Vincent on 14 February, and it was later reported that during this period Webley had gallantly jumped into a heaving sea with a rope to rescue three men who had fallen overboard from the frigate.Rejoining Captain Hood in the Tagus as the senior lieutenant aboard the Zealous 74, he commanded a boat in attacks upon the blockaded Spanish fleet in Cadiz during the summer of 1797, and from 21-25 July was present in Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson's unsuccessful assault on Santa Cruz, Tenerife. Returning to Cadiz, Webley boarded and carried a Spanish vessel, the Isabella 10, and when the Zealous was sent into the Mediterranean as part of Nelson's detached force in 1798 he fought at the Battle of the Nile on 1 August. As a reward for his participation in the battle he was promoted commander, but he spent the next nine months on the coast of Egypt and Syria, being dispatched on one occasion to confer with the pasha at Acre, and it was not until June 1799 that he reached England with dispatches from Admiral the Earl of St. Vincent and Rear-Admiral Lord Nelson.In August 1800 he was appointed to the sloop Savage 14, which arrived at Plymouth on 20 October with a convoy from the Downs via Portsmouth and by the end of November was back in the Downs. On 9 December she set off for Portsmouth prior to returning on 21 December, nine days later she departed for Portsmouth with two East Indiamen and a fleet of coasters and victuallers from where she again returned to the Downs, having been briefly forced to turn back for the Hampshire port due to adverse winds. On 8 January she departed the Downs for Le Havre with French prisoners of war, by the 16th she was back off Deal, and thereafter she appears to have remained on the Kentish station through February. The pattern of convoy duty to Portsmouth resumed throughout the spring and summer until 21 August when she arrived at Sheerness with a convoy of victuallers from the Downs, prior to going into harbours for repairs. Here a court-martial dismissed the vessel's surgeon for drunkenness and for not attending to his duty, and the vessel also experienced a tragedy when a ship's boy lost his life after tumbling down the main hatchway.On 23 September 1801 the Savage left Sheerness for the Downs, and two days later she sailed from that station for the westward in the company of the Amazon 38, Captain William Parker, which was flying the flag of Rear-Admiral Lord Nelson, although that frigate soon put back. Webley's command then reportedly went out on a cruise in November, was back in the Downs by December, and undertook a further cruise in the new year. She came into the Downs from Plymouth on 12 March 1802, prior to apparently enjoying another cruise, and on 21 April she arrived at Portsmouth from the Downs, with Webley being praised in the Press for helping to preserve the cargo of a richly-laden vessel that had gone aground on Beachy Head. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 47
A COLLECTION OF SMALL SILVER ITEMS18th/19th century Comprising an engraved silver scent bottle by Samson Mordan, London, 1883, 5.3cm high, another smaller silver scent bottle, London, 1892, a pair of cast silver wine labels, 18th century, unmarked, titled for MADEIRA & WHITE, two shoe buckles, each with maker's mark only, JM & IMcE, respectively, a smaller buckle, maker's mark NI, engraved 'James Banks 1739', a cruciform glass scent bottle with base metal mounts and a diamond registration mark for March 1873, together with a white metal and agate snuff box. (9)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 58
A SILVER SNUFF OR TOBACCO BOXLate 17th/Early 18th Century maker's mark only BS Of circular form, the lid set with a silver medallion, Archbishop Of Canterbury William Sancroft, 1617-1693, and the Seven Bishops, 1688. By George Bower, the whole base engraved with crest and motto 'VINCENTIDABITUR', 7.2cm wide, together with a Continental silver snuffbox, circa 1800, with indistinct marks, of rectangular form, the lid inset with a banded agate panel, length 7.5cm, weight 7.9oz. (2)Footnotes:The crest on the first box is likely to be that of:VINCENT a baronet of Stoke D'Abernon, Surrey and Debden Hall, Essex or VINCENT of Trelevan in Mevagissey, Tresimple in St Clements and Batten in Northill CornwallFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 74
A COLLECTION OF SILVER BOXES AND CASESIncluding a silver and mother of pearl snuff box by Karl Kurz, Hanau, circa 1890, the lid of pieced lattice design with mother of pearl backing, 8cm wide, a silver and blue stained agate snuffbox by P.H. Vogel, London, 1934, 7.7cm wide, an engraved cheroot case by Williams (Birmingham) Ltd, 1905, with all over foliate engraving, a small engine turned box, the cover engraved with a river scene, a modern silver vesta holder applied with a pheasant in flight, a small circular silver and tortoiseshell box and small engine turned pill box with marble set lid, weight 16oz. (6)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 75
A WILLIAM IV SILVER GILT VINAIGRETTEBy Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1833, Die struck will flowerhead pattern and with foliate borders, the cover inscribed 'Grace' and opening to reveal a foliate pierced grille, 4.5cm wide, a silver-mounted octagonal agate snuff box, French, circa 1800, 6.3cm wide, an 18th century copper gilt and tortoiseshell mounted snuff box, with ogee engine turned sides, the cover with a man in a rococo setting and with tortoiseshell backing, together with a rattle by George Unite, Birmingham, 1902. (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 78
A GEORGE III SILVER GILT SNUFF BOX by John Linnit and William Atkinson London , 1812 The cover with domed oval plaque with repousse battle scene, surrounded by scrolling corners, ribbed sides and engine turned base, engraved to the inside cover 'G.R. to M.R', length 7.7cm, weight 5.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 82
A VICTORIAN TABLE SILVER SNUFF BOXBy Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, 1853 Of shaped rectangular form, with engine-turned surface and foliate engraved sides, the lid later engraved with presentation inscription to Lorna Countess Howe from the Kennel Club dated 1949, 10cm wide, together with an engine turned box, London 1933, engraved with a crest, length 9cm, weight 11.5oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 83
A COLLECTION OF SMALL SILVER ITEMSIncluding three silver cased scent bottles by Samson Mordan, a Mordan combined snuff box and pen knife, a cigar piercer, a sovereign case, an unmarked ovoid scent bottle case, a small egg-shaped Danish silver box, a patch box and a base metal vesta. (10)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 1358
A rare and fine quality oval black tortoiseshell and gold portrait snuff box, 18th century, the lid with central oval, head and shoulders portrait of an eighteenth-century gentleman in a blue jacket with a fur collar, under glass within a fine decorative gold surround, the body and lid with Vitruvian scroll engraved gold mounts and floral decorated thumbpiece, the gold testing as 18ct, 2 7/8 x 2¼ x 1 3/8in. (7.3 x 5.5 x 3.4cm.).* Lots 357-574: The contents of Clos des Tours, Jersey, Channel Islands.Clos des Tours was the home of the late Hon. John Alexander Coutanche OBE (1925-2006), and previously his father, Lord Alexander Moncrieff Coutanche, Baron Coutanche (1892-1973). * Condition: Very good condition - gold mounts crisp, no damage to miniature. A few small scratches to shell.
Lot 245
A GEORGE I SILVER TOBACCO BOX AND COVER, EDWARD CORNOCK, LONDON, CIRCA 1725 oval, engraved with a Baroque cartouche surrounding a vacant oval, 9.8cm long; together with a George I silver snuff box, oval, lid showing traces of engraved interlaced initials, freestanding hinge, gilt interior, unmarked, circa 1730, 8.7cm long; 199g (2)
Lot 247
~ A SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1740 cartouche shaped, the lid with reeded silver rim mount, mother-of-pearl inlaid and silver overlaid with a huntsman and two dogs and a maiden perched on a beast amidst trees and foliage surrounded by a Rococo border of scrolls, rocaille and fruit-laden vines inhabited by birds and a sphinx, 7.8cm long
Lot 248
‡ ~ A FRENCH SILVERED COPPER SNUFF BOX, PARIS, CIRCA 1770oval, stamped with a variety of foliate and architectural motifs, gilt interior, 8.5cm long; together with a pressed burr wood box and cover, French early 19th century, circular, waisted sides, the cover pressed with a bathing Suzanna surprised by the Elders above the title 'SUSANNE SURPRISE AU / BAIN', the underside simulating rose turning, interior with tortoiseshell sides, 8.5cm diameter (2)
Lot 293
‡ A CONTINENTAL SILVER-MOUNTED HORN SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY WESTERN ALPS, 19TH CENTURY ribbed tapering oval body with thumb-hold to one side, with reeded rim mounts and shaped thumbpiece, the lid applied with a relief of an Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex), the recumbent billy set with a red paste eye, unmarked, 6.5cm longProvenance: The Bearn Collection, New York (see lot 279 for further details)
Lot 113
A novelty travelling inkwell in the form of a rugby ball, with stitching detail to leather cover, the lid opening to reveal a small glass inkwell with brass cap, approx. 5.7cm long, together with a George III silver snuff box, Birmingham, 1804, William Pugh, decorated with foliate engraving, presentation engraving to side, and an Edwardian silver trinket box, Chester, 1901, William Neale, repousse decorated throughout and monogrammed to lid, approx. 4.5 x 9cm, weighable weight approx. 3.2oz (3)
Lot 128
Two blue guilloche enamelled silver cigarette cases and a blue enamelled copper metal snuff box, the silver cigarette cases Birmingham, 1927, Henry Clifford Davis (6.8 x 8.4cm) and 1937 W. T. Toghill & Co., (6.5 x 8.2cm), the snuff box 4.9 x 8.2cm (3)Condition Report: Toghill case with initials engraved to interiorgross weight of 2 silver boxes approx. 5.4oz
Lot 139
A 1930s silver spirit jigger, hallmarked London 1930, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. An Edwardian silver oval snuff box with gilded interior, hallmarked Chester 1908, William Neale, & a small silver hip flask with engraving, hallmarked Birmingham 1892, Deakin & Francis Ltd. Gross combined weight: 210 grams, 6.75 troy oz.
Lot 442
A Victorian silver gilt snuff box, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, London 1854, engraved scroll and leaf decoration to lid and sides, presentation inscription inside from Licensed Victuallers Protection Society to Mr George Shepherd, Chairman 1856, list of Trustees and Committee members engraved to base, 5.5cm x 8.5cm, 5.7oz, in fitted case.Condition report:Very good condition, no shape distortions, dents, hinge works well and it closes very flush. Showing little signs of handling, The engraving detailing is strong. Clear hallmarks to base and lid.
Lot 65
Victorian white metal engraved snuff box, oval form with hinged lid engraved with a portrait of a young woman in a central cartouche, surrounded by scrolling foliate design, the border cast with stars and floral swags, engraved to underside, 7.5cm wide.Condition report:The hinge is good, as is the overall shape, no dents or distortions. The engraving remains detailed but the patina is very patchy with the dull base metal colour showing through.
Lot 176
A Continental silver snuff box, the hinged cover with foliate and engine turned decoration, a white metal boat, a filigree figure of a peacock, a Dutch silver buckle and an ashtray set with a Maria Theresa thaler/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks 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
Lot 180
A Russian silver and niello snuff box the hinged cover with all over foliage scrolls, believed 1844, 8.25cm wide, approximately 85g 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
Lot 407
An early 19th Century plaster intaglio bust portrait of a Pope, in a gilt surround, another, three seal impressions all boxed and a tortoiseshell snuff box 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
Lot 49
A Continental .900 standard silver snuff box, import marks Sheffield 1897, a playing card box, Nathan & Hayes, Chester 1899 and a circular pill box, import marks Chester 1909/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks 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
Lot 671
Large South Staffordshire enamel rectangular snuff box, painted with a couple, circa 1760, of cushion form with slightly domed cover, 8cm wide, together with South Staffordshire waisted rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover painted with figures with shipping scene, with floral sprigs and butterfly to underside of lid, 7cm wide. (2)
Lot 170
AN ELIZABETH II SILVER FIGURE OF A CHILD WITH HOOP AND STICK ON A DOMED BASE AND FOUR OTHER ITEMS OF SILVER / PLATE, the figure marked W J R, Birmingham 1994, height 7.5cm, 3.07ozt, 95.5 grams, the other items comprise a miniature pram, stamped silver, a modern unmarked oval pill box, a modern unmarked bible shaped snuff box and an unmarked miniature grand piano trinket box (5) (Condition Report: generally good condition, piano legs slightly bent)
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