A third quarter 18th century Italian tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl inset and gold inlaid piqué snuff boxNeapolitan, circa 1760Of arc en arbelette ended rectangular form, the hinged lid depicting a watery scene with Neptune standing on his scallop shell chariot drawn by a pair of hippocampi before a goddess seated on rockwork, probably Salacia, islands with ruins and building to the background, within a moulded rim with waved border, 3cm high, 10cm wide, 7cm deepThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN OBRISSET (ENGLISH, ACTIVE 1705-1728): A RARE PRESSED HORN OVAL PORTRAIT RELIEF, HISTORICALLY BELIEVED TO DEPICT SIR OLIVER LEADER OF STOUGHTON MAGNA (ALIAS GREAT STOUGHTON/ STAUGHTON), COUNTY HUNTINGDON BUT PROBABLY DEPICTING CHARLES IMounted within a white metal oval snuff boxThe portrait depicting a bearded male sitter, with flowing locks, clad in an armoured breastplate and flowing drapery set within the hinged lid of the oval box with reeded foot, the underside of the base with an engraved coat of arms including three downturned shells, two boars and one lion head within a scrolling border, the interior with a handwritten ink label reading The arms on the base are registered to Sir Oliver Leader of Stoughton Magna Co. Huntingdon; (Temp? Elizabeth) and his descendants. Rec..St Search F66 (?). July 24, 1895, W.E.G, 7.7cm long, 5.8cm wideFootnotes:ProvenanceThe collection of Sir Michael and Lady Oppenheimer DD (3rd Baronet, British, 1924-2020), Jersey, thence by family decent. Sir Michael Oppenheimer's maternal grandparents were Sir Robert Grenville Harvey, 2nd Baronet (1856-1931) and Lady Emily Blanche Harvey (1872-1935) of Langley Park, Buckinghamshire which was the Harvey Baronet's main family seat from 1788 until 1945.Sir Michael's paternal family wealth was derived from mining interests in South Africa and his father Bernard Oppenheimer, as Chairman of the South African Diamond Corporation, received a baronetcy from George V in 1921 for setting up diamond sorting factories to employ wounded ex-servicemen after the First World War. The Oppenheimer family was involved with the prestigious De Beers brand over the subsequent decades of the 20th century and Lady Oppenheimer DD (1926-2022) was a distinguished moral and philosophical theologian, with a particular interest in the ethics pertaining to personal relationships.Obrisset was a British sculptor, medallist, goldsmith and metalworker of huguenot descent, the son of Jean Aubrisset of Dieppe, who was a noted ivory carver.LiteratureSee P.A.S Phillips review 'John Obrisset and his works in horn and tortoiseshell 1705-28', London, 1931 by WK (William King, of the British Museum), Burlington Magazine, vo. 60, no. 347, February 1932, p. 120.R. Fedden,'John Obrisset a notable Huguenot craftsman', The Connoisseur, vol. 180, May 1872, pp. 13-17.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
HORN SNUFF BOX. A 19th century horn snuff box. 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.
French gilded snuffbox of the late 18th century, with enamel decoration and painting. Round snuff box, on the lid, with a noble blue guilloché background, contains an oval medallion with an equestrian miniature of Alexander the Great. The ruler of empires is represented among the warriors, on a white, rearing horse Bucephalus, in a red cloak and a helmet with a plume. The edges of the product are decorated with cloisonné enamel in red and green tones, with floral motifs. Illegible, erased maker`s marks. Late French gold hallmarks. Diameter 7 cm. Weight: 125 gr. Width: 7cm, Height: 7cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.125kg, Condition: Good, Material: 82
A unique snuff box made of solid amethyst with an engraved gold lid and a handmade enamel medallion. Luxurious and majestic incarnation of the baroque universe. The fullness of life in the standard baroque motifs: shells, waves and currencies, meet with a slight sadness of remembrance, in a medallion. The elements of feelings, nature, unbridled passions coexist with the inevitability of fate and the will of fate. Enjoying luxury, a holiday on the verge of sadness - this is a special cocktail that baroque gives with every touch of a snuffbox. Hallmarks: 56 (gold proof), hallmark of the city of St. Petersburg, imported French hallmark (used from 1838 to the present), poorly readable hallmark of the master, presumably Keibel. The Keibel workshop (operating from 1768 to 1910) is considered one of the most significant jewelry houses of the Russian Empire, specializing in the manufacture of gold and silver items, as well as the manufacture of orders. Total weight 163 gr. Width: 8cm, Height: 4cm, Depth: 5.5cm, Weight: 0.2kg, Condition: Excellent, Material: Gold 56, Amethyst, Enamel
A mixed group including an oval brass snuff box marked 'H Crumpler, 1920, Bleadon, Weston S Mare, a Sheaffer fountain pen, silver propelling pencil, brass eagle, pencil in the form of bellows, and vesta case for King George V. *CR: See images online. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN GRAND TOUR MICROMOSAIC SNUFF BOX,Rome, in the manner of Giacomo Raffaelli, the rectangular panel depicting Pliny's Doves, the rouge jasper and marble body with silver mounts, mark of cross keys beneath crown and no. 137 within lozenge cartouche to rim interior, 9.2cm x 7.5cm, 2.7cm highPanel appears good, possibly one individual tile to middle right section lost but this is not definitive, very slight loss upper left corner and further slight wear to edges; frame upper section has had laminate restoration as can clearly be seen with further restoration visible to sides and corners; further nicks and nibbles around the body including to rear left corner edge, front left corner and right side of base; further nicks and tarnish to silver; additional images available
WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX,maker Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1834, with cast floral detail and engine turned base, the lid inscribed 'A Token of Affection from H. & A. Dow to Mr. Samuel [?] Dow', retaining gilt wash to interior, 7.5cm wide, together with a shaped vinaigrette with bright cut foliate scrolls and initials 'C.C.' to lid (missing interior grille), Birmingham 1866, 5.3cm wide, gross approx 130g (2)
SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SNUFF BOX,maker John Leslie, active Aberdeen 1774-1821, of oval form, with presentation inscription to the hinged cover for 'GEORGE DUFFUS TO JC', within foliate borders, gilt wash interior, 7.6cm wide, approx. 105gCondition generally good. Light ware as per use and age. More pronounced seam to back left hinge. Cover does not sit flush by 1mm. Two minor dings to bottom front. Additional images now available.
Late George III silver and mother-of-pearl snuff box, the hinged cover with relief-carved narrative scene of figures, possibly Biblical, with Latin inscription named Henricus & Jacobi Wilding of Salopiensis (Shropshire), dated 1808 beneath, sponsors mark of Cocks & Bettridge, Birmingham, 1810, 5.7cm x 6.2cm x 1.8cm high, 75g gross approxThere are very small patches of tarnish on all sides and a few very small dents. There is a build-up of dirt in the decoration and the inscription.
* Jenner (Edward, 1749-1823). English physician and scientist, pioneer of smallpox vaccination. A George III silver snuff box by IB, Birmingham 1795, the rectangular box with engine-turned decoration and vacant cartouche, the hinged lid enclosing gilded interior, the inner lid contemporarily engraved ‘Edward Jenner to C. Fred Hausserman 1822’, 28 mm high x 78 mm wide x 41 mm deep, approximately 79gQTY: (1)NOTE:An unusual Jenner association item, though one very similar, engraved for a Thomas Croome, was sold in these rooms on 20 October 2020, lot 158.Jenner was an active Freemason, serving in 1812 as Master of the Royal Lodge of Faith and Friendship, No. 270, based in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. Christian Frederick Hausserman, Esquire, from Wirtemberg, is listed in the records as a member too, joining on 6 April 1818. A letter from Jenner to C. F. Hausserman, Esq, Ebley near Stroud, [no date], is published in Letters of Edward Jenner and Other Documents concerning the History of Vaccination (Johns Hopkins University, 1983). The editor, Genevieve Miller, says that 'Although Hausserman's identity has not been discovered, this letter leads one to speculate that he was a local surgeon' (p. 113).'My dear Sir,After so long an acquaintance you must have discover'd that I am a very impatient sort of a Gentleman. You will not be surpris'd therefore at my soliciting you to furnish me as speedily as you can, with the Ebley Case of Tic Doulereaux [trigeminal neuralgia]. I hope this may find you at home & that you will take up a bit of paper & give me a reply with as much speed as you can. Even as far as it went, until the unfortunate interference of Dr. D-- was quite enough to convince me of the power of the Pustule in regulating some of those movements of the Brain which are deranged & assume a wrong action. [This idea was developed in Jenner's pamphlet, A Letter to Charles Henry Parry … on the Influence of Artificial Eruptions (London, 1822).]I never hear anything of Mr. Cross, which is vexatious. A Pamphlet is order'd for him from Town, and if you see Mr. Jones, tell him I shall send him one the first opportunity. Great news today from Ebley House - It [tatar emetic applied exterior] seems to have had a good effect on poor Edward, as he reports himself better. I hope he will steadily persevere in a plan of diet that will prove duly nutritious without heating the Brain. With best wishes Yours my dear Sir very truly, Edw. Jenner'One of the celebrations taking place on the bicentenary of Edward Jenner's death, 26 January 2023, will be the unveiling of a new blue plaque in his honour at The Old School, Park Lane, Cirencester. This was formerly the site of Cirencester Grammar School, where Edward Jenner, (and Caleb Hillier Parry), was a pupil, c. 1757-1764. The public unveiling will take place at 12 noon.
A William IV silver snuff box, mark of Edward Smith, Birmingham 1836, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central monogrammed rectangular cartouche and applied cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 8 x 4cm, 2.5ozt
A George III vermeil snuff box with jasper cover, mark of Joseph Ash I, London 1808, of rectangular form with turned corners, side, top and bottom borders with bright cut symmetrical decoration, part marked piano hinged cover of brown jasper, gilded interior, 7.5 x 5cm, 3ozt grossSome wear to the gilding, particularly to the underside (see image #4). Some minor surface scratches and minor bruises, as to be expected and commensurate with use. Jasper has some light surface scratches all over and is very, very slightly loose in its setting. Hallmark a bit worn, particularly the maker's mark. Hinge in good condition and unstrained. Cover opens and closes positively.
A 19th century mother of pearl set double compartment snuff box, apparently unmarked, metal tests as Sterling silver, of semi-circular form, sides and piano double hinge for two covers all set with mother of pearl, underside of three panels, each with personal engraving, one dated 1876, gilded interiors, 9 x 3.5cm, 2.8ozt gross
A Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Francis Clark, Birmingham 1838, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central vacant rectangular cartouche, applied foliate borders and gilded interior, 7.5 x 4cm, 2.5ozt
A Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898, of navette form, the side decorated with panels of repoussé scrolls and foliage between concave spacers and around 2 vacant free-form cartouches, part marked piano hinged cover similarly decorated, gilt washed interior, 9 x 5cm, 3cm high, 1.4ozt
Two 19th century silver vinaigrettes and a silver snuff box, the first vinaigrette with mark of David Pettifer, Birmingham 1855, of rectangular scalloped edged form, decorated all over with cross-check engine tuned engraving around a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, part marked piano hinged cover and gilded interior with hinged and decoratively pierced grille, suspension loop to the top, 3 x 2cm, 0.4ozt; the second vinaigrette with mark of Lea & Clark, Birmingham 1825, of rectangular form, decorated all over with decorative bright cut engraving, part marked piano hinged cover and gilded interior with hinged and pierced grille, 2.5 x 2cm, 0.3ozt; the snuff box, Birmingham and duty marked, other marks indecipherable, of rectangular form, reeded decoration all over, piano hinged cover with applied cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 7 x 3cm, 1.3ozt (3)
A late 19th century Scottish 15ct gold snuff box, mark of Duncan Ferguson, Glasgow 1879, of rectangular form with turned corners, lavishly decorated all over with foliate engraving around two circular cartouches, one monogrammed, piano hinged cover with simple applied thumbpiece, 4.5 x 3.5cm, 27.9gOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratches as to be expected. Cover opens and closes positively, and the hinge does not appear strained. Hallmarks clear and readable. Engraved decoration and monogram clear and crisp.
A trio of silver mounted ram's horn snuff mulls, each probably Scottish and of traditional form with unpolished interior; the largest with silver collar and hinge, the cover with a silver boss engraved with a monogram, the side with a circular presentation engraved cartouche dated 1797; second, silver collar double struck with untraced mark (IO within a rectangular shaped cartouche), hinged cover with engraved silver cartouche; third, silver collar double struck with untraced mark (ACF within a rectangular shaped cartouche), unusual ball hinge and silver cover, the side with a vacant shield shaped cartouche (3)Snuff has been kept in a wide variety of containers since the start of its popularity in the 17th century - the most common being the traditional snuff box. In Scotland, however, the mull (from a Scottish dialect word for 'mill', as the tobacco would have been ground to a powder) was particularly popular.Although snuff was traditionally made from ground tobacco, much Scottish 'snuff' was actually dried sneezewort which was used in traditional medicine. The powder was known as 'sneeshin'. Usually fashioned from ram's horns and often fitted with silver mounts and gemstones, the pocket mull - as these examples - was for personal use, although communal table mulls were also popular and were large and impressive pieces. Many were made by coopers who had the necessary skills and tools for steaming the horn and forming the hinges.1 - Surface crack to the horn on the cover, and the horn loose in the setting. Setting edge a little rough. Cover lacking the cork stopper. Vertical crack to the horn body to the left of the presentation plate running from the rim approximately 30mm long. Some surface scratching to the silver areas, as to be expected.2 - Hinge cover slightly strained, so the cover does not fit tightly. Some surface scratches to the silver area, as to be expected.3 - Cover detached from the body due to a failed solder joint between the collar and the hinge section. Horizontal surface crack to the horn body to the inner of the first curl of the horn. Some surface scratches to the silver areas, as to be expected.
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