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An early period Old Sheffield plated circular snuff box, with an inset tortoiseshell cover and base, c.1760, 7cms diameter.

A George III blonde horn snuff box, navette-shaped with a pull-off cover, inscribed "ROWd EVANS 1792", 8.4cms long.

A George I small horn snuff box, oval with a pull-off cover, pressed with the royal cypher, crown and supporters of King George I, c.1714, 6.8cms long.

A late 19th Century pewter-mounted oyster shell snuff box, and another, fashioned from part of a lobster or crab claw, wooden cover, the latter 9.5cms long. (2)

A late Victorian Scottish carved wooden "blind man" snuff box, decorated all over in high relief with scenes from the adventures of Tam O'Shanter, 1880-1900, 14.7cms long.NB:Mythical and folklore stories abound where these snuff boxes occur and some believe that they were carved by a blind man operating in Ayrshire at the end of the 19th Century, or were perhaps made in the Mauchline workshops, or they could just be for the use of the blind, given their exaggerated detail and large size.

A 19th Century Continental carved coquilla nut snuff box, in the form of a courtly figure with a tailcoat, a buttoned waistcoat, a hat and inset glass eyes, the back of the coat hanging open as a cover, 9.4cms high.

A 19th Century Continental tortoiseshell snuff box, of rounded oblong form with an applied horn thumbpiece, an inlaid three-colour gold floral spray on the cover and decorated hinge pin mounts, unmarked. 65cms long.

A William III/Queen Anne silver-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, circular with mother-of-pearl inlay, piqué-work and engraved lappet borders around the cover, unmarked, 1695-1710, 7cms diameter.

A silver Scottish Provincial snuff box, rectangular with rounded corners and a slightly domed cover inset with a gold cartouche, inscribed with the date "1697", struck inside (twice) with the incuse initials "D", S & H", by Alexander MacRae of Inverness (AMR, running horse, struck twice inside), 1820-40, 7.5cms long, 3.3oz.

A 19th Century dark hardwood snuff box, circular with a rotating cover and an aperture to facilitate taking a "pinch" of snuff, silver cartouche with crest and motto "UNO ICTU", unmarked, 8.8cms diameter.

A George II silver-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, oval with convex sides and an inlaid cover, unmarked, 1740-50, 7.5cms long.

A George III silver-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, in the shape of a mandolin with two compartments and bright-cut hinges, unmarked, late 18th Century, 12cms long.

A 19th Century brass-mounted terrapin carapace snuff box, 6.8cms long.

A white metal cocktail swizzle stick, marked Silver; a silver propelling pencil, engraved initials; an agate and gilt metal snuff box; and five other snuff boxes and compacts.Qty: 8

One tray of collectibles, including snuff boxes, a Billesdon type enamelled box, mother of pearl inlaid wallet, Chinese white metal and tortoiseshell studs, thimbles, bobbins, etc

EARLY VICTORIAN (1840) BIRMINGHAM MARKED N & B FOR NEWSTADT & BARNETT SNUFF BOX - HM SILVER - APPROX 63 GRAMS

Two early 20th century silver ring stands, tallest 7cm, a small silver mounted trinket box and a 19th century inlaid wooden snuff box,

Rare antique decorated horn snuff box embossed figural decoration to lid, circa 1810s, (length 7cm approx).

925 Silver Cat Motif Snuff Box

Silver gilt and enamel snuff / pill box, the hinged lid decorated with a view of the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse on the Old Course at St Andrews,  S J Rose & Son, Birmingham 1978, 4.5 x 3.5cm

A reproduction snuff box with embossed lid depicting French military

A 19th century brass mounted beech and oak box, of turned oval form, the rotating lid with a heart shaped cartouche intialed J.I., w.11, d.6, h.6cm., together with a 19th century stained beech table snuff box and cover of octagonal form, having a lined interior, a Califonian burr redwood trinket box and cover and two others. (5)

An early 20th century burr maple pocket cigarette case of hinged rectangular form, 11 x 8.5cm, together with a Mauchline ware pocket snuff box, the hinged cover transfer printed with a monkey baiting a dog entitled "Don't you wish you may get it", an ebony box of domed rectangular form with carved scrolling leaf decoration, a small Victorian walnut box and two others. (6)

A collection of assorted treen ware to include a Mauchline trinket box and cover transfer printed with a view of St Mary's Church Eastbourne, a pocket snuff box transfer printed with a huntman and titled L'Affut, one other snuff box printed with an axe, donkey and letters MY, a rule printed with a view of Hastings Castle, a boxwood dice shaker and a rosewood rule. (6)

A small collection of 19th century and later treen wares to include an oak pocket snuff-box of shield shape, a box-wood light pull, a snuff shoe, a box-wood acorn shaped curtain pull, a yew-wood patch/pill box and button hooks etc. (15)

An early 20th century boxwood container, having a glazed screw cover over a central paper label for Cylinder Plugs with outer size scale and plug apertures, dia.6cm, together with a Victorian rosewood Tunbridge ware box of rectangular form, the hinged cover inlaid with flowers within a geometric border, one other similar box, a burr-wood pocket vesta and a horn and tortoiseshell piocket snuff-box. (5)Large box lacking knob to lid.Cylinder plugs box with hairline to edge.The rest with modest age wear only.

A George II silver pocket snuff-box, the hinged cover chased with a small landscape scene within a border, opening to reveal gilt-washed interior, 1.7oz, maker LM, London 1741, w.7cm

A mid-18th century silver pocket snuff-box, having lapis lazuli inset hinged cover and gilt-washed interior, 1.6oz, maker John Muns, London assay but date letter worn, w.6.7cm

A Victorian mahogany novelty table snuff box, in the form of a clog with rotating cover, h.6cm, together with one other smaller olivewood example, the removable cover with ring handle, h.4cm. (2)

A Creamware Snuff Box and Screw Cover, circa 1780, modelled and painted as the head of a young lady wearing a cap, the cover painted in red with a flowerspray7cm highCover with rwo rim chips. Heavy kiln speckling to both components. Slight abrasions. Minor enamel scratches and wear. No restoration. Cover threads and closes tightly.

A George III Silver-Gilt Snuff-Box, by Joseph Ash, London, 1809 oblong, the hinged cover cast and chased with figures in a classical landscape, the sides cast with foliage and shells on a matted ground, the base with simulated basket-weave motifs, later engraved inside with an initials and 'New York'75mm wide, 5oz 7dwt, 167grFully marked on cover bezel. Further marked on one side with lion passant only. The marks are clear. There is some minor wear and surface scratching. The wear is noticeable as a minor softening to the high points and the gilding.

THREE WHITE METAL SNUFF BOXES AND A ROUND SNUFF BOX. (4).

T. SIMMONDS IMPROVED SOVEREIGN BALANCE in original box and horn snuff box (2).

A SILVER NEILLO SNUFF BOX, boats and buildings, 3ins long and a 19th CENTURY SWEDISH SNUFF BOX, 3.25ins long. (2).

SCOTTISH WHITE METAL MOUNTED HORN SNUFF BOX 19TH CENTURY of oval outline, the hinged cover with vacant cartouche and thistle motif, the rim engraved William Primrose above cartouche bearing engraved armorial, further applied band to foot6cm wideCondition good to fair. Been well cleaned so that there is a softening to the engraved details. Some superficial hairlines to base. The oval cartouche on the cover isn't completely fixed, as can be seen from underside. Wear to interior as per use and age. Additional images now available.

ATTRACTIVE CONTINENTAL SILVER AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX LATE 19TH CENTURY likely Austrian or French, 800 grade, the vignette depicting shepherd and shepherdess, faux malachite detail, shaped corners, engine turned, partial gilt washed interior8.5cm wideCondition throughout is generally good. Some very minor surface wear to the enamel that is only visible on close inspection and in reflection of light, this does not detract from the piece and is correspondent with age. Similarly, the silver has very minor wear as per age.

CONTINENTAL SILVER SNUFF BOX LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY stamped marks to base, of bombe oblong form, the hinged cover repousse with Classical scene featuring putti, within red and turqouise cabouchon set border, the frieze further decorated with Classical scenes, masks, cornucopia and acanthus leaves9cm wideQty: approx. 139g

CONTINENTAL ART DECO SILVER AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX EARLY 20TH CENTURY 800 grade, with geometric design, initialled AHI to lid, inscribed Olly 23 - VII - 1927 to interior7.5cm wide

TWO SNUFF BOXES 19TH CENTURY the first a heavily grained wood, possibly lignum vitae, with white metal hinge and inlaid armorial, the second papier-mache with inlaid detail (2)the first box 8cm wide; the second 12cm wide

TWO TREEN SNUFF BOXES 19TH CENTURY the first burr wood with white metal mounts, the second with inlaid mother of pearl (2)the first box 6.5cm wide; the second 6cm wide

CONTINENTAL SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY 935 grade, octagonal form with bright cut floral scrolls to mounts, along with a white metal mounted Bristol blue glass scent bottle (2) 7.5cm wide

George III Sterling Silver Circular Lidded Snuff Box with Reeded Border. Hallmark London 1798. 3 Inches - 7.5 cms Wide & 1.25 Inches - 3.20 cms High. Weight 107.6 grams. Tight Fit.

A Collection of Silver Plated Ware to include sugar scuttle, water jug, pencil and a novelty silver plated snuff box with secret opening.

Brass Chiming Mantle Clock, embossed pattern, fist holding handle, Roman numerals. Together with a pen holder and two fountain pens, and a bone snuff box.

A Hermes silver plated corkscrew, with double horses head, stamped, together with a continental silver snuff box, with gilt interior and other items 

An early 19th century papier-mâché circular snuff box, the lid painted by Samuel Raven with a portrait of a gentleman holding a glass, the interior inscribed in red 'S. Raven Pinx Patronized by HRH the Duke of Sussex & Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg', diameter 10cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A George III tortoiseshell and gilt metal mounted navette-shaped snuff box, the hinged lid piqué inlaid with a foliate pendant, wreath and scrolls, width 9cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An early 19th century French lacquered papier-mâché cylindrical snuff box, the hinged lid painted with flowers, the sides and base with polychrome scales, diameter 8cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An early 19th century tortoiseshell and gold mounted oval snuff box, the hinged lid inset with an oval painted panel of a putto standing beside a column, width 8.3cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A late 18th/early 19th century tortoiseshell and gold mounted cylindrical snuff box and cover, piqué inlaid with overall gold dots, diameter 7cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A George III blond tortoiseshell oval snuff box, the hinged lid piqué inlaid with an initialled reserve within a sunburst, the sides and base with overall inlaid dots, width 8.3cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A 19th century horn tab-handled quaich, the base inset with a coin, width 11.5cm, together with a 19th century horn snuff box, the hinged lid inset with a silver oval reserve, width 6.3cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A 19th century brass snuff box of shoe form, engraved with a figure and inscribed 'The Cook L. Birch London', length 14cm, together with a 19th century brass snuff box with engraved initials, possibly relating to the actor Benjamin Wrench, width 5.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A George III tortoiseshell rectangular snuff box, the hinged lid and sides inlaid with gilt metal flowers and leaf sprays, width 7.5cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An early 19th century Continental papier-mâché snuff box, the hinged lid finely painted with a young couple tending sheep, with white metal hinge and mount, width 7cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A George III commemorative boxwood circular snuff box, the removable lid decorated in relief with a profile portrait of the King and inscribed 'George III Born 4 June 1738 - Completed The 50 Year of His Reign 25TH Octob' 1819', diameter 8.2cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A George III gold plated copper oval snuff box, the hinged lid, sides and base engraved with vignettes, width 7cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A late 19th century treen vesta case with rotating lid and strike plate, width 7.5cm, a late 19th century Russian papier-mâché stamp box, decorated with a troika scene, width 4.5cm, a 19th century horn and tortoiseshell snuff box, width 8.3cm, and a small group of other collectables.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A late George III tortoiseshell oval snuff box, the hinged lid with piqué inlaid gold stars and dots, carved to imitate a woven design and centred with an initialled oval reserve, width 7.5cm. Provenance: the property of Donald Church.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A 19th century tortoiseshell cylindrical snuff box and cover, the lid inset with a watercolour on ivory portrait miniature of a young girl, diameter 6.5cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.