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Vintage cased cigarette holder with gemstone-set band and white metal rim to/w a green tortoiseshell-veneered oval box, Stobwaser-type snuff box with stars and crescent motif, stained and inlaid cedar and maple gift-box, Asian conical white metal seal (5) cigarette holder: one stone missing; mouthpiece marked and chipped; other peices in good to fair condition, commensurate with age and use.

Australian naval interest - A Victorian engraved silver presentation snuff box, inscribed 'Presented to Capt. Samuel Smiley by the Passengers of the Ship Shaftesbury on the Termination of the Voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne, 4th November, 1857, together with a gold and two colour enamel signet ring, with carved shoulders engraved with a ship and inscribed 'Saml Smiley, 1857' and original documentation, including hand written thank you letter, snuff box maker Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1854, 81mm, ring size O, gross 10 grams, makers maker's only A&D.Literature - National Library of Australia, Samuel Smiley archive 1857-1858, Log tables and papers of the ship "Shaftesbury", (under the command of Captain Smiley), and 2 letters from Captain Smiley to his brother, Manuscript reference no. : MS 4731. o,***CONDITION REPORT***A few very minor nicks and scratches to the snuff box in places, commensurate with age and little use. Hallmarks clear.Some loss/damage to the enamel. Minor nicks and scratches to the shank and setting.Tears, wear and staining to the documents.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. 

A silver snuff box, 19th century.Diam.: 5,5 cm.

Bone carved satan snuff box

A silver Georgian style sprung lid circular tobacco box, Birmingham 1906, maker George Unite, a silver snuff box, a babies rattle, a tea strainer and stand stamped 925, together with a silver plated wine funnel, Victorian silver plated wedding posy holder and a silver plated tea strainer, 6.6oz approx

A late Victorian novelty silver stirrup cup in the form of a thimble bearing the inscription 'Just a Thimble full', Birmingham 1893, maker Vaughton & Sons, 7cm high, 1.1oz approx, together with a continental silver circular snuff box stamped 830, and a small oval silver pin box, Chester 1910, maker S Blankansee, (3)

An assortment of three 19th century & later snuff boxes comprising of a George III circa 1830s paper mache with turtle shell inset snuff box, together with two 20th century white metal & silver plated snuff boxes. One with initials to top. Largest measuring approx. 7.5 x 5.5. The lot together with a gilt framed oval shaped photo frame. 

A collection of 19th & 20th century snuff boxes to include brass hip snuff box, snuff in the form of a fish, lozenge shaped snuff on raised support, tortoiseshell and papier mache snuff along with others including brass stamp box with inset penny red

A 19th century French tortoiseshell snuff box, the top with reverse painted glass scene Tuileries Palace, Paris, J F Lebell, 9cms wide x 5.5cms

A late 19th century Russian 84 zolotnik and niello snuff box, decorate with figures in a landscape, 85mm.

A George VI engine turned silver rectangular cigarette box/case, engraved with a squirrel, W.H. Manton Ltd, Birmingham, 1942, 12.2cm, one other Mappin & Webb silver cigarette case and a continental white metal snuff box.

A George IV engine turned silver rectangular snuff box, Lawrence & Co, Birmingham, 1824, 59mm and an earlier ribbed silver snuff box by Thropp & Taylor, Birmingham, 1811.

Vitrinenobjekte und Preziosen : Silber - vergoldete Bonbonniere mit eingesetztem Medaillon des Schwarzen Adler Ordens in Brillanten.Dose mit eingesetztem Medaillon des Schwarzen Adler Ordens in Brillanten. Die runde Bonbonniere Silber - vergoldet im Boden Herstellerzeichen der Hofjuweliere J.H.Werner, Berlin sowie der Silberstempel "875", Krone und Halbmond.Auf dem Deckel eingesetztes Originalmedaillon eines Bruststernd des Schwarzen Adler Ordens in Brillanten. Die Ordensdevise "SUUM CUIQUE" und der Lorbeerkranz auf dem gewölbten weißen Schriftreiuf vollständig mit geschliffenen Diamanten besetzt. Ebenso der Medaillonreif.Der Schwarze Adler im Medaillon in plastischer Emaillearbeit auf guillochiertem orangenem Emailleuntergrund.Prächtige Bonbonniere aus dem Besitz eines Ritters des Schwarzen Adler Ordens in Brillanten, der von seinem Recht Gebrauch machte, die kostbare Brillantdekoration gegen eine solche in Similiausführung umzutauschen und sich den Wert der Steine ausbezahlen zu lassen.Das Medaillon des Ordenssterns wurde dabei bewahrt und in die hier angebotene Bonbonniere eingearbeitet.Objects of Vertu - Precious Objects : Silver gilt Snuff Box Box with attached Center for the Order of the Black Eagle with Diamonds.Magnificent bonbonniere from the estate of a knight of the Order of the Black Eagle with diamonds. Silver gilt Box with attached Medallion for the Order of the Black Eagle with Diamonds. The round bonbonniere in gold and the bottom with maker mark of the court jeweler J.H. Werner, Berlin along with silver hallmark "875", crown and halfmoon. The lid features attached original medallion of a breast star of the black eagle order with diamonds. The order features an applied device with "SUUM CUIQUE" and the vaulted white enamel field has diamond studded lettering to the laurel wreath along with the medallion. The black eagle in the medallion features enameled craftsmanship with guilloche orange enameled background. Probably from a breast star of a deceased Knight of the Order of the Black Eagle with diamonds. The medallion of the star has been preserved and incorporated into the bonbonniere.

Vitrinenobjekte und Preziosen : Goldene russische Geschenktabatiere König Christian IX. von Dänemark (1863 - 1906) an seine Tochter Maria Feodorowna, Kaiserin von Rußland (1847 - 1928). Gold. Die auf granuliertem Grund separat aufgelegte gekrönte Chiffre König Christian IX. mit geschliffenen Diamanten besetzt. Fassung Silber. Der Deckel mit getriebenen Volutenranken und floralem Dekor. In den Winkel Bandschleifen in den dänischen Nationalfarben weiß und rot. Wandungen und Boden mit feinem floralen Arabeskendekor. Auf dem innerern Rand Meistermarke "JI." ( vielleicht Karl Gustav Johansson Lundell) sowie Goldmarke "56" (14 Karat) und russische Kokoschnikmarke sowie Beschaumarke von St. Petersburg. Daneben eingeschlagene Nummer: 3027. Im Innenboden Marke: "PH 14". Diese Tabatiere war ein Geschenk von König Christian IX. an seine Tochter Maria Feodorowna, Kaiserin von Rußland (1847 - 1928), Gemahlin Zar Alexander III. und Mutter des Zaren Nikolaus II. 75 x 53 x 25 mm. Gewicht ca. 112 g. Ähnliche Stücke befinden sich in der Eremitage in St. Petersburg und der Sammlung des Prinzen Georg und der Prinzessin Anne von Dänemark (Kopenhagen und Broadfield Hall, Hertfordshire, England). Literatur: Geza v. Habsburg: Fabergé, Hofjuwelier der Zaren, S. 326. Besonders schöne und fein gearbeitete Golddose von großer Seltenheit.Objects of Vertu - Precious Objects : Gold Russian Presentation Snuff Box of King Christian IX of Denmark (1863 - 1906) to his daughter Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (1847 - 1928) Gold. The crowned cipher of King Christian IX separately applied on granulated ground set with cut diamonds. Silver setting. The lid with chased volute tendrils and floral decor. In the angles ribbon loops in the Danish national colors of white and red. Walls and bottom with fine floral arabesque decor. On the inner rim master's mark "JI." ( maybe Karl Gustav Johansson Lundell) as well as gold mark "56" (14 carat) and Russian Kokoschnik mark and foam mark of St. Petersburg. Next to it stamped number: 3027. Inside bottom mark: "PH 14". This tabatiere was a gift from King Christian IX to his daughter Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (1847 - 1928), wife of Tsar Alexander III and mother of Tsar Nicholas II. 75 x 53 x 25 mm. Weight approx. 112 g. Similar pieces are in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg and the collection of Prince George and Princess Anne of Denmark (Copenhagen and Broadfield Hall, Hertfordshire, England). Literature: Geza v. Habsburg: Fabergé, Court Jeweler to the Tsars, p. 326. Especially beautiful and finely crafted gold box of great rarity.

Vitrinenobjekte und Preziosen : Rußland: Bedeutende Emailleabatiere mit Porträt der Zarin Elisabeth Petrowna auf den Sieg bei Kunersdorf.Emailledose mit feuervergoldeter Kupfermontierung. Der hochklappbare gewölbte Deckel mit farbig gemalter Darstellung der attackierenden russischen Truppen bei Kunersdorf am 12. August 1759. Im Innendeckel Porträtminiatur Zarin Elisabeth Petrownas umgeben von Waffentrophäen und Bandeau mit russischer Inschrift. Die nach innen gewölbten Wandungen mit Darstellungen von einem Geschütz, Waffentrophäen sowie gekreuzten russischen Fahnen mit dem kaiserlichen Doppeladler. Im Boden Darstellung einer Trommel. Verschiedene Haarisse und kleinere Emailleschäden, insgesamt jedoch in guter Erhaltung. 30 x 80 x 58 mm Die Schlacht bei Kunersdorf fand während des Siebenjährigen Krieges am 12. August 1759 zwischen einer russisch-österreichischen und der preußischen Armee statt und endete mit einer Niederlage Friedrichs des Großen. Während preußische Emailledosen auf die Schlachten Friedrich des Großen regelmäßig im Handel vorkommen sind solche russischer Provenienz von außerordentlich großer Seltenheit. Das hier angebotene Exemplar ist das erste, das wir bisher auf einer unserer Auktionen offerieren konnten. Es zeichnet sich neben der Seltenheit auch durch die außergewöhnlich schöne Qualität der Emaillemalerei und den vor allem gemessen am Alter sehr guten Erhaltungszustand aus.Objects of Vertu - Precious Objects : Russia: Important Enamel Snuff Box celebrating the Victory at Kunersdorf with a Portrait of Empress Elisabeth Petrovna. Enamel box with fire-gilded copper mounting. The hinged domed lid with colorfully painted depiction of attacking Russian troops at Kunersdorf on August 12, 1759. Inside lid portrait miniature of Empress Elisabeth Petrovna surrounded by trophies of arms and bandeau with Russian inscription. The curved walls depict a gun, trophies of arms and crossed Russian flags with the imperial double-headed eagle. The bottom depicts a drum. Various hairline cracks and minor enamel damage, but overall in good condition. 30 x 80 x 58 mm The Battle of Kunersdorf took place during the Seven Years War on August 12, 1759 between a Russian-Austrian and Prussian army and ended with a defeat of Frederick the Great. While Prussian enamel boxes celebrating the battles of Frederick the Great are regularly found in collections and on the market, those of Russian provenance are of exceptionally great rarity. The example offered here is the first that we have been able to offer at one of our auctions so far. It is characterized not only by its rarity, but also by the exceptionally beautiful quality of the enamel painting and the very good state of preservation, especially considering its age.

Two Silver Russian snuff boxes. One stamped HP 81 grams and the other PH 84 1850, with engraved decoration of a city to the lid and verso 51 grams Condition Report: Snuff box with engraved decoration: Lid is slightly miss shapen, with the lid struggling to close smoothly due to a split through the underside rim. Surface marks, scratches and wear to enamel in places commensurate with age and previous use. 6.5cm x 4cm, 50.7g Niello snuff box: Small split through the one corner, surrounded by an area of damaged enamel. Small split and loss to one corner. Enamel wear and discolouration in places, commensurate with age and previous use. Lid opens and closes smoothly. 8.5cm x 4cm, 81g

A Victorian silver snuff box, of shaped rectangular form, all-over finely scroll engraved with vacant cartouche to the hinged lid, gilt-washed interior, maker Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1847, 5.5 x 3.75cm, 1.1oz Cartouche to top was possibly once engraved as it appears slightly thinner and overpolished.Otherwise appears excellent in all other aspects.

A vintage Chinese box with brass banding and corners and jade centre piece together with a collection of ceramic snuff bottles.

A George III silver Snuff Box, by William Pugh, hallmarked Birmingham, 1814, of hinged curved rectangular form with foliate engraved decoration, 7cm wide, together with a late Victorian silver snuff box, smaller, Birmingham, 1899, 5.5cm wide, appx. total weight 2ozt (2)

A Victorian Scottish silver Snuff Box, hallmarked Edinburgh 1856, makers mark 'GC', of rounded rectangular form, with foliate decoration and engine turned cartouches, some rubbed, the hinged lid centre with inscription dated 1859, gilt interior, lid also with partial hallmarks, 9.7cm long, approx weight 3.1ozt.

Nathaniel Mills; a William IV silver Table Snuff Box, hallmarked Birmingham 1833, of bombe rectangular form with chased scrolling foliate decoration, the base engine turned, the hinged lid with inscription, gilt interior, 9.5cm long, approx weight 6.1ozt.

An early 19thC Irish silver Snuff Box, marked Dublin with retailers mark for William Law, no date letter, of rounded rectangular form the hinged lid with flush hinge and applied thumb piece, crested, 6.5cm long, together with a George V silver vesta case, Birmingham, 1916, approx total weight 54.6g (2)

A late Victorian silver Snuff Box, by James Deakin & Sons, hallmarked Chester, 1897, of rounded rectangular form with engine turned decoration, 7.5cm long, togehter with a navette shaped silver snuff box, by Deakin & Francis Ltd., hallmarked Birmingham, 1896, 7.8cm long, and a silver matchbox holder, Birmingham, 1931 approx total weight 3.9ozt (3)

A 19th Century brass circular snuff box bearing the side profile of Charles James Fox to the lid.

A silver backed hand mirror by Synyer & Beddoes dated 1921, 2 clothes brushes marked A. Barraclough & Sons Goldsmith, Leeds, London, four late Victorian silver shell salts, late 20thC small clock in a case Carr's of Sheffield plus a silver Vesta, a silver snuff box and a silver vinaigrette, all Birmingham.

Interesting collectibles to include:a 19th century oval miniature portrait of a lady (crack to glass), a 19th century brass snuff box engraved with a sailing ship and t'John Littlejohns';various coins including a silver crown and an 1835 East India Company half anna.

A CONTINENTAL SILVER GILT SNUFF BOX of rectangular form, the hinged lid decorated with a stag hunting scene, with cast floral foliate, the body with embossed scrolling foliate decoration, stamped A.P, French or German, 7 x 4cm, 71gms / 2.28toz Condition Report:Available upon request

A GEORGE II SILVER SNUFF BOX of cartouche form, the hinged lid chased with a classical scene of a statue in an architectural setting, gilded interior, by Peter Wirgman, London 1730, 7cm x 5.5cm, 68gms / 2.18toz Condition Report:Available upon request

Mixed items including Victorian Staffordshire childs part dinner service, miniature china animals, assorted prints in oval frames, two Bohemian red glass items, carved horn snuff box, plated cutlery etc

A Mid XIX Century Snuff Box, carved in the form of a shoe (lacking cover), a black lacquer snuff box, a further snuff box, a white metal hanging pierced egg, a brass William Shakespeare door knocker and a pair of opera glasses in leather case. (6)

A Victorian silver snuff box, Yapp & Woodward, Birmingham 1847, cuboid form, central inscription on tartan ground, 'Presented to Colour Sergt A. Rudman , 62nd Regt by the Sergeants of the Provisional Battalion as a token of their respect and esteem 31 May 1847,' gilt interior, 8cm long, 5cm wide, 3.18ozt

Three 19th Century patch and snuff boxes, comprising a tortoiseshell and horn box having a hinged lid, a turned walnut box bearing a white metal inset to the top, and a marquetry box being decorated with tumbling block, former 7 x 4 x 2.5 cm, (former a/f)

A small quantity of decorative silver and silver mounted items comprising a small toast rack, a pair of knife rests, a pill box, a snuff box and two pickle forks and sugar nippers

Quantity of silver to include; Georgian 'Sherry' decanter label, early 20th Century snuff box with engraved Masonic emblem to the inside of the lid, Birmingham 1900, Masonic crested spoon, Edward VII sugar tongs, Chester 1902, etc. 199.2g approx of weighable silver

Group of silver comprising, cigarette case, Chester, 1923, sponsors mark for Walker & Hall, square table top box, 9.5cm x 9cm, match holder/ case and a snuff/ tobacco box, 282.5g of weighable silver (4)

A 19th Century white metal snuff box, embossed figural scene, the lid opening to reveal spoon set to inner lid for snuff

A 19th Century Eastern (for the Western market) wood and silver metal inlay snuff box

A 19th century horn snuff box or mull, sgraffito scrimshaw decorated with a pig and inscribed Old Boar, push-fitting cover, 6cm high

A large George IV draught turned oak snuff box, push-fitting cover centred by a roundel, 15.5cm diam, c.1825

A late 18th century gilt copper oval table snuff box, engraved with flowers and palm fronds, stand-away hinged cover, 8.5cm wide, c.1790

A carved wooden snuff box, the cover with an owl in relief, glass eyes; a fox mask snuff; two agate snuffs (4)

A Scottish tartan ware ware circular snuff box, Rob-Roy, push-fitting cover, 6cm diam, c.1900; another box, rectangular, Stuart, 9cm wide, c.1900 (2)

A 19th century French papier mache rounded rectangular table snuff box, hinged cover applied with a Grand Tour architectural miniature, within a brass cartouche, 14cm wide

An early 19th century engine turned lignum vitae table snuff box, the push-fitting cover centred by a bone roundel, enclosing an old MS label inscribed Made by a French prisoner on Dartmoor during the Peninsular War early 19th century - given to ** by ** of Ashburton, great ** Dr Hancock Dec 1910, 11cm diam, c.1815

19th century bronze and ebony Duke of Wellington snuff box, bust of the Duke on the lid, plaque on the base has the legend 'Intrepid Champion of Freedom, Enlightened Advocate of Peace, Not born for Himself but for the Universe', 5 cm in diameter

19th century bronze snuff box, bust of Napoleon after Lavy to the lid with the legend 'Bonaparte Primus Consul', on the base Napoleon as Hercules raising Italia, modelled on the Battle of Marengo medal, diameter 5 cm

Snuff box silver. Oval model with molded decorations and relief image of a harvest carriage. The Netherlands, Haarlem, Zaanland silversmith's shop, 1st half of the 20th century, hallmarks: lion, Minerva, master's mark. Inscription: 3-4-1933 - traces of use. 49 grams, 835/1000. Dim. L 7.7 cm, W 5.8 cm, H 2 cm.

Modern silver three piece cruet, Birmingham 1966, cased, Victorian playing card case, Sheffield 1897, Indian silver snuff box, pencil, tea spoon, chain, ring and seal, weighable silver 17oz 530gm

Victorian silver table snuff box with engine turned decoration and engraved scroll corners, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1846, 3.8oz, 119g, 8.7cm wide,

German oval silver table snuff box the cover embossed with a battle scene, marked 930, import marks for 1899, 11cm x 7.5cm x 4cm, 5.17oz 160.8gm

A hallmarked silver rectangular snuff box with foliate engraved decoration to whole within shaped borders weight 45.5g, length 5.5cm, Birmingham 1909, Uttley & Co.

A Victorian silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, London 1868, with pique work to the hinged lid designed with floral swags hanging on ribbons with a central urn, the gilt interior with partition, 8 cm wide x 5.5 cm deep, 71 grams

Four hallmarked silver lidded cut glass dressing table bottles, two further red glass bottles, lids unmarked, cased cheroot holder and a horn snuff box etc

Curved hallmarked silver cigarette case, Victorian hallmarked silver snuff or similar box with embossed decoration, length 9cm and a Victorian hallmarked silver mustard, weight of these items without glass liner of mustard 218g, together with a pair of hallmarked silver candlesticks and a hallmarked silver scent bottle 

French 19thC silver snuff box with gilt interior, width 8cm, weight 71g and a compact with engraved decoration, marks indistinct

Russian or similar blue guilloché enamel and silver gilt snuff box, indistinct marks but maker's mark R-S, width 9cm, weight 162g all in

Middle Eastern silver, niello and gilt snuff box, width 8cm, weight 130g

Georgian hallmarked silver gilt snuff box with engine turned decoration and scrolling border, London 1824, maker Thomas Pepper II, also engraved to inside of lid 'The Gift of Capt Calley', width 8.5cm, weight 147g

Silver snuff or pill box with enamel decoration of sailing ships in harbour, marked 925, width 5cm

George V hallmarked silver snuff box, with engraved decoration of horse and carriage to lid and base, hunting to front and side and Masonic interest handshake to other side, with verses 'When you have viewed this box round return it to the owner safe and sound' and 'A Gentelman and a lady going to Gretna Green post haste yea, hip yea, a hip, go it 'go on'', London 1932, maker D & J Wellby Ltd, width 8cm, weight 80g