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AN ANTIQUE MICROMOSAIC SNUFF BOX in silver, the square hinged box with a fluted design, the lid inlaid with pieces of coloured glass depicting a classical scene of the forum, no assay marks, 3.5cm, 43.7g. 

A hallmarked silver snuff box with engine turned decoration and floral relief borders, Birmingham 1859, maker: Edward Smith, Length 7.5cm, with presentation inscription"Presented By "Lieut Col Street W Wynn Bart" to John Jones best Swordsman in "Capt David Jones Troop 1859".

An 18th century silver mounted tortoiseshell and piqué 'Harlequin' snuff boxpossibly John Gilbert, London circa 1700 Oval form, silver mounted tortoiseshell, the hinged cover inlaid in mother of pearl and engraved silver piqué and gilt featuring 'Arlecchino', the Harlequin character holding a truncheon underarm, taken from the 'Commedia dell'Arte' and echoed on the back with the figure of 'Columbine', both set within a decorative outer border featuring piqué dots and quatrefoils, height 2.5cm, length 7cm.Footnotes:ProvenancePurchased from Halycyon Days, Grosvenor House Antiques Fair, 26th June 1991LiteratureJohn Culme, British Silver Boxes 1640-1840, The Lion Collection, published by the Antique Collector's Club, 2014. The harlequin being featured first on p.22 as the illustration for 'The Collection'; and again as no.107 p.113Two Arlecchino boxes are included in Robin Butler's 'The Albert Collection', published by Broadway, 1999 - one carrying a club (no.147 p.32) and as Columbine, also carrying a club (no.351 p.33).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

ROYAL INTEREST: a George III inlaid silver and lacquer snuff box and associated itemsunmarked, circa 1790 Of curved rectangular form, with a hinged cover, the whole inlaid with silver and filigree work, together with a photograph of Admiral Sir Basil Vernon Brooke K.C.V.O. in uniform and an unsigned handwritten letter of provenance believed to be written by Marian Crawford 'Crawfie', governess to Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen) and Princess Margaret. (3)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe framed photo, snuff-box and accompanying handwritten letter of provenance, were allegedly consigned directly into auction by Marian Crawford's own family. This particular lot originally came up for sale at Taylors auction house in Montrose, Scotland, on Saturday 10th November 2012 in the 'Paintings, Porcelain, Furniture, Marine, Militaria, Ethnic Art & Coin Sale', under Lot 1250. The three items above were then subsequently sold to Blackwood Antiques in late 2012, and have changed hands several times since.Marian Crawford 'Crawfie' (1909–1988) In 1932 Marion Crawford moved from Fife to the heart of the Royal Household, acting as governess for the future Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret when they were just little girls. Tall, strict and kindly, she stayed for 17 years and 'Crawfie', as they fondly called her, was not only their teacher, but their constant confidante and companion.Crawfie guided the girls through the drama of the abdication of their uncle, the upheaval of their parents' accession and the trauma of the Second World War. She took shelter with them both at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, and also within Windsor Castle's dungeon bomb shelters. Subsequently she was also on the scene when Elizabeth first met Philip. Yet, at the end of her service, the royals cut her off. The reason? A harmless memoir, 'The Little Princesses'. Crawfie's own account of life with the princesses is now all but forgotten, but in 1950 it was a US-UK sensation and her discreet and loving memoir saw her punished for the rest of her life; ostracised from the Royal Family forever.This letter of provenance, purportedly in Crawfie's own hand and written in April 1982 in her dotage, relates to her friendship with Admiral Sir Basil Vernon Brooke K.C.V.O., who was Head of the Royal Household during the Second World War. In precis, Crawfie writes that the Admiral sent her his precious snuff box and photograph (also included in this lot), a month before his death. She attached this testimony to the back of his photograph and recalls her friendship with him. She states that he had carried this snuff box with him his whole adult life, 'going all over the world with him, through many naval battles ... During the first 6 months of the last war he and I were incarcerated in Birkhall with the Princesses - no one could have been so wonderful, and so proud to be chosen by the King to guard his daughters. He was much loved by the King and Queen - known to everyone as 'B.V'. He thought there was no one in the world to compare with Princess Elizabeth. We had such fun at Birkhall inspite of Hitler and Lord Haw Haw! 'Lilibet' was not at the 'coming down to dinner stage' but spent an hour each evening with B.V. who taught her all sorts of card games ... One evening we were highly elated over a big naval victory so B.V. drank champagne from my pink evening slipper!!! Now at 72 that really warms my heart and makes me think of gracious living and romantic times.'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 19th century Russian silver snuff boxmaker's mark ФЛ possibly Fyodor Lisitsyn, Moscow circa 1838, stamped 84 zolotnik Of rounded rectangular form, the cover hinged and inset, a thumbpiece to the front opening to reveal a gilt interior, the exterior cover embossed with a depiction of the monument to 'Peter the Great' in St Petersburg, Russian Cyrillic beneath for 'Peter' and 'Catherine', to the reverse the Russian fleet, length 9cm, weight 3oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A late 18th century Russian silver-gilt and niello snuff boxmaker's mark Ivan Zhilin, assay master Alexei Torlov, Veliky Ustyug 1798 Shaped rectangular form, the whole in silver-gilt, a hinged cover chased with nielloed decoration featuring a harbourside scene within an oval cartouche, opening to reveal a gilded interior, the exterior traditionally decorated with repeating star like motifs to all sides, bright-cut wriggle-work borders, to the base a Cyrillic monogram within an oval cartouche, length 9cm, weight 4.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Louis XV gold and Japanese lacquer snuff boxmaker's mark poorly struck, almost certainly Pierre-François Drais, Paris 1771 Rectangular with canted corners, the cover set with a lacquer panel of chrysanthemums on a gold dust ground in a finely chased stiff-leaf gold hinged-mount with draped laurel to the sides and forming the thumbpiece, the sides with cut panels of Japanese lacquer depicting trees and mountains, with fluted pilaster mounts, the base with foliage on a gold dust ground, in later fitted case, length 4.6cm.Footnotes:Drais' mark is notoriously poor struck, Nocq includes several facsimiles all showing variances, see page 97, Henry Nocq, Le Poinçoins de Paris VOL II (Paris 1968). Japanese lacquer panels were highly coveted in late 18th century Paris, they were cut into panels to be fitted into exquisite gold snuff boxes. Literature: Previously attributed to Jean Ducrollay, Paris 1768, see plate 21A, Richard and Martin Norton, A History of Gold Boxes (London 1938).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Dutch silver swing-handled basket and other silver itemsAdam von de Goorberg, Delft 1785 Oval form with bead rim, the sides and foot with pierced scroll bands, the central band with flower head motifs, with fixed rope-twist handle, length 12cm, together with other silver items, comprising: a Dutch cigarette box embossed with a pastoral scene length 12.7cm, a George III silver pig toothpick holder, base only marked, maker I.S, London 1809, modelled standing with ears swept over the eyes, back pierced with holes and with hair effect, on an oblong base with wheels (one wheel lacking), length 8cm, a Victorian silver 'Crystal Palace' engraved vinaigrette, David Pettifer, Birmingham 1850, length 3.6cm, four other varying small vinaigrettes, a small French beaker, maker's mark AFH, possibly for Anne-François Hallet, or Antoine-François Hardivilliers, foliate chasing above a fluted lower body, height 5cm, a French cup and saucer, with engine-turned decoration, and an oval silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, weight total 22oz. (11)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

MISCELLANEOUS. A 19th century small papier mache snuff box, two seals, one set an intaglio of a classical urn, a celluloid novelty Smallest/Biggest Donkey in the World & a small magnifier.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

SHOE SNUFF BOX. A wooden shoe snuff box with sliding lid, the heel, sole, front & sides all with an arrangement of brass pin decoration. Length 8cm.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

George III silver snuff box by John Shaw, Brimingham 1803, and small Asprey's silver holder (2).

Victorian nickel mounted horses hoof table snuff box.

A George V toast rack, with seven arched bars, by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1930, a William IV rectangular engine-turned snuff box, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1833, a Victorian mustard pot, (clear glass liner), by Susanna Cook, London 1855 and a George VI shoehorn with a button hook handle, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, London 1937; the toast rack 4.4" (11cm) long; 16.2ozt (4). *CR the toast rack with minor bending and a bit of wear, the mustard pot worn & dented & lacking its original liner and the snuff box is a bit worn - particularly the decoration, shoehorn OK just minor wear.

a pair of dwarf candlesticks (loaded), an inkwell (loaded), a strainer, two mounted glass jars, a small trophy cup, a pierced bonbon dish, a sovereign case and guard chain, an oval dish with a scroll border, a French snuff box, a pou-pourri pot, a set of 6 continental tea/ coffee spoons with dolphin & trident stems, a mounted mother-of-pearl fruit knife, a child's pusher and a mounted steel button hook; the latter 6.5" (16.5cm) long; 12.9ozt weighable silver (lot). *CR All pieces in varying conditions Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.

initialled, by T.H Hazelwood & Co, Birmingham 1907, together with two early 20th century cigarette cases, both initialled & with engine-turned decoration, and a 19th century French snuff box, with an engraved cover & base, initialled, c.1850; the latter 3.3" (8.5cm) long; 8.1ozt (4). *CR All very worn & in quite poor conditions - all with issues Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.

commemorating the Victorious Duke of Marlborough, his portrait within a foliate strapwork border, gilt interior, together with a gilt metal snuff box, the cover showing soldiers at Versailles; the latter 3" (7.6cm) diameter; 3ozt (2).

the cover carved with Chinese vases, together with a tortoiseshell snuff box with a brass pique border, late 18th century, and an 18th century fob seal of silvered metal with a hardstone intaglio, carved with a crest & initials; the tortoiseshell example 3.1" (8cm) diameter (3). *CR MOP cover worn, some wear to sides, base with border chips. Tortoiseshell sides with pins to brass lining. Seal intact but overall wear.

An Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box, foliate engraved, 64mm l, marks rubbed, 1880, 1oz 7dwts Good condition

A Victorian silver snuff box, 55mm l, by Nathan & Hayes, Birmingham 1894, 1oz 3dwts Light wear

A Russian niello snuff box, decorated with scrolling foliage, 78mm l, maker H M, Moscow 1843, 2ozs 14dwts Wear consistent with age, not split or repaired

λ λA late 18th century Neapolitan gold and blonde tortoiseshell snuff box, unmarked,rectangular form, with inlaid pique foliate scrolls, fish scale and shell decoration, hinged cover, (some small losses), length 6.8cm.

A 19th century gilt-metal commemorative Wellington snuff box,circular form, the pull-off cover with a portrait of Wellington and 'Marquis Wellington', the sides with an anchor, a rear view of H.M.S. Victory, canons, and battle honours, the base with names of battle victories, diameter 7.2cm.

A late 18th / early 19th century silver etui case,unmarked,tapering rounded rectangular from, engine-turned decoration, the interior fitted for implements, but only with a steel corkscrew with a hinged handle, length 10cm, plus a continental silver and glass double-hinged snuff box, unmarked, rectangular form, canted corners, the hinged covers and base with engraved decoration, length 8cm. (2)

A William IV silver snuff box,by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1830,rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, initialled, plus a reeded vinaigrette, probably Birmingham 1812, and an unmarked snuff box, possibly plated, shaped rectangular form, chased and engraved decoration, inscribed '10th May 1810', approx. weighable 2.8oz. (3)

A Victorian silver snuff box,by George Unite, Birmingham 1886,rectangular form, engraved decoration, foliate scroll thumb-piece, length 7.4cm, approx. weight 2.4oz.

An early-18th century silver snuff box,maker's mark probably that of Edward Hall, London circa 1720,rectangular form, canted corners, the flush-hinged cover with engraved scroll decoration, plus another box of similar form, unmarked, approx. total weight 3.6oz. (2)

A George III silver toilet box,maker's mark only, that of Langford and Sebile, London circa 1780,rectangular form, reeded borders, the pull-off cover with a crest, length 9cm, plus an electroplated snuff box, engraved foliate scroll decoration, the underside with a bird and foliate decoration, approx. weighable 7oz. (2)

A George III silver snuff box,by Parker and Simpson, London 1819,oblong form, reeded sides, the hinged cover with an engraved border, length 9.5cm, approx. weight 2.2oz.

A Victorian presentation silver snuff box,by E. Smith, Birmingham 1851,shaped rectangular form, engraved foliate scroll and engine-turned decoration, the cover inscribed with a presentation to Mr Stephen Tonks, by his employees on reaching his 50th Birthday in 1852, length 10cm, approx. weight 6oz.Provenance:A Private Collection.

λ λA mixed lot of silver and electroplated items,including: a continental box, of circular form, embossed with a figural scene, two scent bottles, two vesta cases, an unmarked vinaigrette of watch case form, a box with a tortoiseshell cover, another box, plus two snuff boxes, a cigarette case and a tortoiseshell aide-memoire cover. (qty)

A William IV presentation Naval silver snuff box,by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1835,rectangular form, reeded sides and base, the hinged cover with engine-turned decoration and engraved with a steam frigate with a shield cartouche, the interior of the cover inscribed 'Presented to George Evans Esq., Commander of H.M Steam Frigate Rhadamanthus in token of Friendship and regard by her constructor Thomas Roberts, April 21 1835', length 9cm, approx. weight 4.4oz.Built at HM Dockyard, Devonport, HMS Rhadamamthus measured 164 feet in length by 32 feet in the beam and a tonnage of 813 gross. It was powered by two side-lever reciprocating steam engines driving paddle wheels 20 feet in diameter, which produced a top speed of 10 knots.It was one of five ships ordered for the Royal Navy and was amongst the earliest steam warships in the world. HMS Rhadamamthus saw no action, but achieved the distinction by being the first British warship to cross the Atlantic assisted by steam in 1833. In 1847, she was converted to a transport ship and later, in 1862, converted to a store ship before finally being broken up in 1864. Ref: The Royal Museums Greenwich www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-66702.

A George III silver-gilt snuff box,by William Snooke Hall, London 1819,rectangular form, engine-turned cover and base, the sides with foliate decoration, length 7.3cm, approx. weight 3oz.

A George III silver-gilt snuff box,by John Whittingham, London 1795,oval form, engraved foliate and sunray decoration, and initialled cartouche to hinged cover, length 6cm, approx. weight 1.3oz.

A 19th century Chinese silver and malachite snuff box, maker's mark T, possibly for Tu Hopp of Canton, circa 1850,rectangular form, the hinged cover with chased floral decoration and malachite plaque, the edges and underside with chased scenes of figures in a landscape, gilt interior, length 6.6cm.

λ λA George IV silver snuff box with two portraits,by William Ellerby, London 1823,rectangular form, the hinged cover with two circular portrait miniatures of ladies on ivory under glass, one possibly later, foliate borders, the gilded interior inscribed 'George Stephen, Kings Arms Yard, Coleman Street', length 5.5cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.Ivory Act registration reference: B71G5KLW

A William IV presentation silver snuff box,by Edward Smith, Birmingahm 1836,rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, foliate borders, initialled, the interior inscribed 'Presented to Wm. Hooker by Mrs Heaviside and a few friends for his meritorious Conduct in apprehending 3 Notorious House Breakers who broke into her house, June 1838', length 7.5cm, with a gold mourning ring, the interior inscribed 'William Hooker died March 26th 1849, aged 40', and with a small note, approx. weight of silver 3oz., approx. weight of ring 2g. (3)

A William IV silver presentation snuff box,by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1832,rectangular form, engine-turned sides and base, the hinged cover with engine-turned decoration, and inscribed 'To William Patey Baldy, M.D. in testimony of the Gratitude and Esteem of his fellow townsmen for his humane and increasing attention to the Poor, during the awful visitation of Mailgnant Cholera at Plymouth, A.D 1832', the inside of the cover later inscribed 'W.C. Baldy to E.J.S.L 1861', length 9cm, approx. weight 4.5oz.

A William IV presentation silver snuff box,by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1832,rectangular form, the hinged cover with chased foliate decoration, the underside inscribed 'Presented by the Underwriters of The Brig Messenger of Sunderland to William Baylie of Castletownsend for his Exertions on the nights of the 24th and 26th November 1835', length 7.5cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.

A William and Mary silver squeeze-action spice / snuff box,maker's mark worn, ?R with a crown above, circa 1690-1700,canted rectangular form, engraved decoration, the hinged cover engraved with a seated cherub holding a heart, inscribed 'IE LE PREFERE', length 3.8cm, approx. weight 0.8oz.

A George III presentation silver-gilt snuff box, by A. J. Strachan, London 1805,rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, the hinged cover with applied Greek key border and lettering 'RICORDANZA', the inside of the cover inscribed 'From Colonel Sir John Eamer. To Lieut. Col. Birch. 1805', length 7.6cm, approx. weight 2.6oz.Provenance:The Barry Lock Collection.Purchased from Mary Cooke Antiques Ltd, London, 17 March 2010.Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas James Birch (c.1768-1829) was, amongst other things, a celebrated fossil collector. He famously sold his entire collection to help the family of Mary Anning (1799-1847), the noted palaeontologist. It was in 1820 that Birch organised his auction, which attracted international collectors and raised £400. This sale not only provided a financial grounding for Anning's further work, but also helped raise her profile in paleontological circles.

A George III silver-gilt double-lidded table snuff box, by A. J. Strachan, London 1814,rectangular form, engine-turned, oak leaf border, applied armorials, length 12.2cm, approx. weight 11.5oz.The armorial is that of William Waynflete (Bishop of Winchester 1447-1486) and another.Provenance:The Barry Lock Collection.

λA mixed lot,comprising: a gilt-metal mounted shell snuff box, a gilt-metal fob seal with a carved matrix of a classical head, an agate frame back, two gilt-metal seals and chain, a tortoiseshell snuff box and four agate boxes. (qty)

A collection of miscellaneous items to include snuff box, seals, badges, jewellery, purses etc

A collection of gents wristwatches to include a gold plated Rotary with skeleton dial, on a brown mock croc strap, together with a steel Seiko Kinetic wristwatch on bracelet strap cased, along with another steel cased Seiko, a vintage gold plated Everite and gold plated Smiths Imperial, other dress wtaches, horn snuff box and various cufflinks and pins (1 bag)

Sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked for Birmingham 1914 by H.Samuel Ltd.Hinged lid with foliate engraving to body and lid.Plus, a sterling silver double sovereign case (AF) - hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 by Henry Griffith & Sons, an early 20th century Japanese papier-mâché cigarette case (AF), an early 20th century painted wooden snuff box, an antler handled butter knife, a gilt metal needle case, an aluminium combined stamp/vesta case, 3 vintage tins with 2 having sporting themes and containing vintage fountain pen nibs, some small paste stones, and some antique keys contained within a leather wallet.Condition: The sovereign case is missing its internal spring discs, and is dented to the body.The papier-mâché Japanese cigarette case has a crack to the body.

A collection of Masonic items,comprising an 18ct gold medal or jewel, weighable 22g, within a fitted P. Vaughton & Sons Gothic Works Birmingham leather case, the cover impressed 'RX COMP: W.EVERETT. P.P.Z. D.G.A.S CHAPTER BENSON. 1093. E.C', medal 11.5 long, case 14.7cm long, a silver and enamel example, marked 'Jubilee Hertford Lodge M.M.M No 366 1886 1936', cased, and a silver tobacco or snuff box, by George Unite, engraved 'Presented to St Michael's Lodge No 2136 by Bro. Edward Slater. W.M. 1894', 6.5cm wide,and a Victorian double ended scent bottle,with a cut cranberry glass body and hinged centre, with unmarked silver mounts,13.5cm long (4)Condition ReportKnocks and wear to the cases. Tobacco box with knocks to the lid and lots of remnants to the interior. The lid does not close completely flush.Knocks, wear and to the mount. The rim to side of the hinged cap is chipped. Minor scatches and wear to the glass.

Asian box Wed. Satsuma teapot, porcelain lidded pot 19th century, various Japanese porcelain, snuff bottles, bronze incense burner, bronze miniature incense burner with character mark

A Large Collection of Chinese and Japanese Items (mostly porcelain) including: four ginger jars with covers, kutani ware teapot with pot and cover and eleven dishes, two lobed imari dishes, fourteen-piece Japanese tea set, famille rose teapot, famille verte vase with handles, eggshell porcelain bowl in box, a boxed set of bowls and chopsticks, and a basket containing a snuff bottle, soapstone recumbent buffalo and other items

Small box of miscellaneous including a letter knife with tunbridge ware handle, Bakelite snuff box, sundry cigarette cards, Parker Flighter, Parker pen box, etc

Brass Georgian snuff box

Early Spode soap dish, iron stone soap dish together with a novelty chamber pot & a papermache snuff box

A late Victorian silver kidney shaped snuff box, by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1897, 69mm.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SILVER, ENAMEL AND PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX OF OVAL FORM, the hinged cover set with a border of seed pearls surrounding a porcelain panel painted after Raphael with Madonna Della Sedia, rope twist rim, gilt interior, the inner rim of the base, stamped twice with a swan within an oval, the lower half with blue, white and red enamelled decoration, width 6.7cm x depth 5.2cm x height 2.5cm, 116.8 grams (Condition Report: seed pearls are not in the best condition, one is drilled and all are generally dirty, there is an old crack in the porcelain panel in the area of the Madonna's sleeve and shawl and either a hairline or scratch between the two heads, the enamel is in overall good condition with two small chips to the underside)

THREE 19TH CENTURY PAPIER MACHE SNUFF BOXES AND A MODERN ITALIAN TOOLED RED LEATHER COVERED JEWELLERY CASE, the three snuff boxes of rectangular form and with abalone or metal inlay, leather case length 17.5cm, snuff box lengths from 3.3cm to 8.2cm (4) (Condition Report: all lids are intact and hinges work, a few small losses to snuff box lid inner edges, jewellery box has several light surface marks)

A MEISSEN GILT METAL-MOUNTED SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1770 rectangular with osier type moulding, the hinged cover painted with a courting couple, underglaze blue crossed swords. 8.5cm wideNo chips, cracks or restoration. Some surface wear. The hinge is in good condition and the lid closes well. In generally good condition commensurate with age.

A SILVER CONCH SHELL SNUFF BOX, 1.75".

A modern silver limited edition octagonal snuff box after the antique. Numbered inside '131/500', the hinged lid chased in high relief with a Chinese pastoral scene with figures amidst prunus, trees and pagodas, the sides similarly chased, the base with inscription 'The gift of K: Charles 2 to Mrs Grin...', the inside of the lid with a modern inscription dated '12-4-83' , mark of CWS, London 1979, 7.2cm long, 5.2cm wide, 111g.

A Victorian silver snuff box and three silver vesta/match cases. The snuff box engraved with a crest and garter within engine turning, hallmarks for London 1857, 5.3cm long overall; together with a slightly over-sized vesta with traces of old engraving otherwise plain, mark of Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd., Chester 1907, 5.5cm high, 4.3cm wide, 1.5cm deep; a vesta engraved allover with leaves around a shield cartouche, Birmingham 1904; and a German .900 standard vesta engraved all over with diagonal bands.

A George III silver reeded oblong snuff box. The maker's mark 'W C(?)' rubbed, London 1805, 8.5cm long, 87g

A snuff box, a cigar cutter and a corkscrew.