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A George III silver snuff box, mark of William Lea & Company, Birmingham 1816, of plain, rectangular, convex form, flush mounted hinge, monogrammed cover and gilded interior, 7.5 x 4.5cm, 2.1ozt

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.

Silver vesta case hung with various fobs including a Joh. Engstrom miniature folding penknife, silver stamp case in the form of an envelope, small silver snuff box, silver St. Christopher, white metal locket, gilt monocle (qty)

Lidded circular string box and a small snuff box

Most interesting silver mounted snuff box in the shape of a horses hoof (London 1870)

Of Napoleonic interest, an early 19th carved coquilla nut Bugbear snuff box, the hinged lid carved in relief with a figure of napoleon standing beside a pedestal surmounted with an eagle, the white metal thumbpiece stamped with a cross and 'Aux Hellenes', the body with a grotesque mask with coloured glass eyes with metal backing and a white metal mouth showing rows of teeth and a tongue, a less grotesque mask on the opposing end, the sides well carved with flowers and berries, resting on a carved bed of scrolling leaves framing a leafy panel, an ink inscribed label to the interior reads ' Given by Napoleon to Marshall Ney and given by Marshall Ney to a lady who gave it to my mother. C. Herbert Copllis'. 7.8cm x 4cmA Bedfordshire estate.A small loss beneath the metal thumbpiece. a small split to the right of Napoleon's knee. A small split on the left side. A split to the right of the hinge.

A pair of 9ct gold cufflinks of rectangular form, approximately 4.5 grams together with a horn snuff box of rectangular form

A 19th century faux tortoiseshell 'snuff box' music box, of rectangular form with a yellow metal inset cartouche, initialled, the front with mother of pearl roundels, winding hole to the base, 9.5cm wide x 6cm deep CONDITION REPORT: Not sold as working, however plays a tune when wound,

A mother of pearl card carrying case of rectangular form, decorated with flowers and leaves together with a papier mache snuff box in the form of a shoe, a lens, a mother of pearl handled button hook, a banded agate handled button hook, a small seal and a gilt metal propelling pencil

A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX, THOMAS SHAW, BIRMINGHAM, 1832, oblong, vacant rectangular cartouche, engine-turned top and base, reeded sides, foliate thumbpiece, gilt interior, 8.3cm long, 125gr

˜A FRENCH BLOND HORN SNUFF BOX AND COVER WITH MINIATURE BY PIAT-JOSEPH SAUVAGE (1744-1818), PARIS, CIRCA 1800, circular, the glazed cover set within a gold rim mount with 'The Triumph of Cupid' painted 'en camaïeu' on ivory, signed 'Sauvage' to the exergue, the sides and base with gold piqué work of small stars between interlaced borders, 7.4cm diameter

‡ A SWISS GOLD AND BASSE-TAILLE ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, GENEVA, CIRCA 1840, rectangular, enamelled all over with ribbon-tied leaf borders around flower sprays and butterflies, raised base rim, two unidentified probably 'pseudo' marks on inner rim, 7cm long, 159gr For another box of the same pattern, but enamelled with the slightest variation in colouring, see Christie's, London, 5 December 2019, lot 26.

‡ A SWISS GOLD SNUFF BOX, GENEVA, CIRCA 1790, oval, fine linear ground rose-turned and bright-cut, the top with a pavillion beside a stretch of water with a sailboat, the sides and base with stylised foliate swags, waved line borders, interior marked to lid and base with an incuse crowned script 'J' flanked by prestige marks, 7.1cm long, 60gr

‡ A GOLD-MOUNTED MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1800, cut-cornered rectangular, with plain hinged rim mounts, unmarked, 8.9cm long

‡ A GOLD-MOUNTED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX, GERMAN, CIRCA 1760, rectangular with domed lid, painted all over including to interior lid with charming vignettes of figures amidst architectural gardens, the gold rim mounts rippled to the interior, the lid mount engraved with scroll foliage against a diaper ground, unmarked, 7.7cm long

A MID 18TH CENTURY CARVED AGATE SCENT BOTTLECIRCA 1760, PROBABLY ENGLISHThe agate dog with rose cut diamond eyes, carved in a begging stance on his hind legs, his hinged neck with a gold and white enamel collar inscribed 'Toujour Fidele', on a gold base stamped with later French import poincons post 18647.9cm (3in) high52g grossProvenance: From the Estate of Mrs Renée Robeson, (née de Rothschild), 1927-2015By family descent and sold by order of a member of the de Rothschild FamilyRenée Louise Marie de Rothschild (1927-2015) was the daughter of Anthony Gustav de Rothschild and Yvonne Lydia Louise de Rothschild (née Cahen d'Anvers). In 1955 Renée married the British equestrian and Olympic show jumping medallist Peter Robeson. Together Peter and Renée became hugely successful racehorse trainers from their stud at Tyringham in Buckinghamshire A similarly carved agate scent bottle in the form of a seated dog forms part of a mid 18th century carved agate combination scent bottle and snuff box with a hunter in the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection gifted to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1996.Condition Report: Overall lovely condition. No apparent nock's chips or scuffs to the agate or enamel. The rose cut diamond eyes appear original. The hinge works well, but the neck does not close tightly. There is no apparent damage to the gold base. Condition Report Disclaimer

Mahogany cased Swiss 2 Airs tablature musical snuff box, 12 x 8 x 6 cm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Tartan ware - three pieces, comprising a wooden hinge snuff box (Stuart), with gilt metal thumb piece and lid shield, interior with 80% foil, loss of pattern to base and general wear, 9cms, a Vesta case (Stuart), hinge detached, 6.6cms, and a napkin ring (M'lean). (3)

Two unusual Tartan ware cylinder boxes, the first of large form (M'Lean), the interior with a complete lining in silver foil and stamped to underside of lid with Royal Arms and 'Davidson, Wilsons, Amphlet Mauchline', the bottom of the box with a French parfumers label, 10cms dia., 8.7cms high, the other of shallow form probably for snuff (Stuart), the lid with overlaid transfer of a Celtic style brooch, complete foil lining stamped to underside of lid with Royal Coat of Arms and 'Smith Mauchline Manufacturers to His Majesty', lid rim split and loose from top in parts, general wear, 8cms dia. (2)   For the first this mark appears to have been used from 1856 until 1864, for the second 1832 until 1838.

A rare early Tunbridge ware white wood and print decorated secret or trick box, probably for snuff, of circular form, the box contained within an outer ring from which the box pushes out allowing it to open. The lid with a circular colour print titled 'Gibralter' and depicting a cottage in landscape, the base with worn circular printed label 'A Trifle From Worthing', the interior with remnants of foil lining, 7cms dia.   It is possible that this is a view of Gibralter Cottage (although spelt Gibralter on the title). Gibralter Cottage was built as a lodging house between 1814 and 1824 on the site of an earlier cottage which might be the subject of this print. The cottage was occupied by the Burrows family of Tunbridge makers. Austen states that Burrows was resident at Gibralter Cottage on Tunbridge Wells Common in 1825. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A late 18th Century/early 19th Century gold mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, of rectangular form, the base with engraved gold oval, gold thumb catch, the lid with gold frame enclosing glass over a painting of a room interior, a man and a woman either end of a table, another man emerging from the table cloth, approx.. 20% loss of image, 5.5 x 4 x 2.2cms.

An early 19th Century fruitwood snuff box in the form of a shoe, dot 'stitch' decoration, the pin hinge lid with inlaid diamond within a boxwood strung rectangle, 10.5cms.

An early 19th Century mahogany snuff box in the form of a shoe, with brass pin decoration to the sole, toe cap and lace holes, well worn sliding lid with pewter tablet and additional brass pin decoration, 11cms.

An early 19th Century mahogany snuff box in the form of a shoe, with brass pin decoration to sole, toe cap and lace holes, worn sliding lid with additional brass pin decoration, 10cms.

An early 19th Century mahogany shoe snuff box and two other wooden shoes, the snuff box with brass pin decoration to sole, toe, sides and back, the plain sliding lid probably replaced, 8.5cms, a carved and stained pine shoe with string lace, 7.5cms, and a clog probably to house a pin cushion, 7cms. (3) Ê

A Georgian oval silver snuff box, the lid inset with an oval carved mother of pearl panel of three variant fish amid sea plants, base interior in gilt and with incomplete makers mark 'A', 7.2cms.

An unusual Tunbridge ware solid rosewood rectangular snuff box in the Scottish style, the wooden hinge lid with a panel of cube work within a rosewood cross banding, 70% of foil lining present, 9.5 x 4 x 2.2cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

18th century black lacquered tortoiseshell snuff box, of circular form, the hinged cover with foliage and birds attacking a snake, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gold, silver and abalone shell, gilt metal mounts and shell thumb-piece, 7.5cm diameter

19th Century silver repousse decorated sporting snuff box of rectangular form, decorated with a shooting scene to the hinged cover. Makers mark J & C, Birmingham. 1.5 troy ozs approx, 9 x 3 x 3cm approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

A majolica cheese bell in the manner of Minton, modelled as a bee skep entwined with fruiting vines, impressed faux "MINTON" mark to base, 35cm high and A novelty wooden snuff box modelled as a book, 19th century, the sliding cover opening to a recessed compartment, 10.4cm H x 7.5cm W x 2.2cm D, with a Mackintosh's De Luxe Lacquer Casket toffee tin, 17.5cm H x 39.5cm W x 25.5cm D (max) (3) (at fault)

A flat curb link chain, marked 375, 41.5cm; a silver metal swivel pendant with heated treated amber cabochons and an amber-coloured cabochon, marked 925, on a white metal chain marked 925; a silver envelope charm; a white metal heart pendant, marked Silver; a pair of mother-of-pearl earclips, marked 925; a silver-plated nurses buckle; a metal snuff box in the form of a Brazil nut; Rotary - a lady's gold-plated quartz wristwatch; simulated pearl necklaces; bead necklaces; earclips; other costume jewellery; a jewellery box, two small leather jewellery cases; and a faux tortoiseshell box.Qty: 1 boxCondition report:The yellow metal chain marked 9ct weighs 0.8g.

A Victorian rectangular silver snuff box, Taylor & Perry, Birmingham 1839, decorated floral swags, dogs and game animals with central cartouche and gilt interior, 8.5cm wide, approximately 78g 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

A musical snuff box,late 19th century, playing 3 airs within a Bakelite style moulded case, titled 'Port St Denis, complete with air sheet and key,10.7cm longCondition ReportAppears to work, but the stop/start does not. Minor wear and losses to the case, particularly to the underside. 

A novelty boot snuff box,dated 1875, with stud work and date to toe, 6.5cm highCondition ReportMinor chip out of sole and similar on heel. Surface wear commensurate with age. Stud work in good order with minimum losses.

An Austrian silver and enamel snuff box,by Georg Adam Scheid, with Dianakopf 900 mark, the lid decorated with flower laden basket, to a white guilloche enamel ground and green guilloche border, opening to reveal a gilt interior,8.5cm wideCondition ReportLight scratches to the enamel. Tarnishing to the silver. Wear to the gilt interior.

An Austrian silver and enamel snuff box,by Georg Adam Scheid, marked 925, with a blue and yellow enamel cartouche, to scrolled floral and foliate borders,7.2cm wideCondition ReportThe enamel is intact. The hinged lid is in working order. Minor knocks and wear but otherwise in a good condition.

A Russian silver pocket combination vesta snuff box, 19th century, inlaid 'Sergius' in rose gold, the gilded interior inscribed 'This box was given to me by Prince Sergius Romanoffsky, Duc de Leuchtenberg, at Petersberg, December 1873.The Prince was killed in Bulgaria, October 1877 when serving on the staff with his cousin The Czarevitch', later engraved, Arthur Ellis, Grenadier Guards to one end, the inside stamped 84 zolotnik and St Petersberg mark,9.5cm long6cm deep5.13oztCondition ReportThe lighter is missing and the small chain loop worn and brokenThe vesta strike is rusted and slightly raised

A small silver gilt and enamelled snuff box,by Georg Adam Scheid, of round form with paisley enamel,3.6cm diameterCondition ReportMinor scuffs and wear. Late 19th to early 20th century. Please see the additional images.

A Japanese decorated pill box, together with a snuff box and a pin cushion

A white metal niello snuff box with equestrian scene to top, together with a silver pill box

An early small wooden boot shaped snuff box with inlaid decoration and sliding lid/cover.Size: Approx. 9cm x 4cmCondition: Slight split to cover and scratches and smaller cracks on sides and bottom, general wear for age.

SILVER SHELL SNUFF BOX & QUILL HOLDER

A 19th Century lacquered snuff box, together with burr walnut snuff box and Bakelite one similar, (3).

Treen, a pair of turned hardwood candles sticks, a boxwood pencil case together with a lacquered snuff box, Bakelite sewing kit (7).

An early 19th Century silver fox head snuff box, raised chased and engraved, engine turned oval lid with engraved crest, marked on rim and lid, Birmingham date letter indistinct struck probably 1828, Joseph Wigmore, 65grams, 8.5cm. Wear to fine details, lid detached below hinge, wear to engraving.

A Victorian silver snuff box, of rectangular form with engine turned tartan decoration, Birmingham 1854,4cm, 8grams. damage to hinge.

A pair of binoculars; a leather cased purse; various collector's items including a rocket blotter; a small plated snuff box; opera glasses; cut throat razors etc.

A group of Chinese and Japanese cloisonné enamel wares and a Continental enamel snuff box, largest 16cm

A William IV engraved silver rectangular snuff box, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1832, 75mm.

A George III ribbed silver snuff box, Londonm 1799, 72mm and one other similar later ovoid snuff box, TS, Birmingham, 1827.

A Victorian engine turned silver shaped rectangular snuff box, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1847, 80mm, with interior engraved inscription.

THREE 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL, GILT METAL & MINIATURE MOUNTED SNUFF BOXES, comprising early 19th Century circular box with painted portrait of a young man in white cravat by Charles Dusaulchoy (1781-1852), signed, 6.5cms diam., a n early 19th shaped box with oval miniature portrait of a young lady in white dress, 6.5cms wide; and larger circular box with a gentleman proposing to a lady beside her companion, 9cms diam. (3)Provenance:deceased estate Gwent, consigned via our Cardiff officeCondition Report:first slightly shrunk lid, second loose frame, third cracked lid under miniature

FOUR CARVED TREEN 'SHOES', comprising a bone inlay double clog snuff box, shoe snuff box with sliding lid, shoe pipe tamper, and model shoe (4)Provenance:'The St John Perrott Stimson Collection of Treen & British Folk Art’ Please see This Autumn: Treen & British Folk Art — Rogers Jones Co (EN)Condition Report:minor wear to extremities

CARVED SHEEP HORN ITEMS, including oval snuff box incised 'William Dixon, Coniston', 6.7cms long, Scottish white metal mounted rams horn snuff box 8cms wide, Scottish turned quaich 14cm long, spoon, 19.7cms long, butter curl (5)Provenance:'The St John Perrott Stimson Collection of Treen & British Folk Art’ Please see This Autumn: Treen & British Folk Art — Rogers Jones Co (EN)

ELEVEN MAUCHLINE WARE COLLECTIBLES, comprising five booklets including of an album of Manchester Zoological Gardens, 13cms high; notebook with Ilfracombe print, 8.5cms high; and Common Prayer book with Clevedon prints, 9.5cms high; pillar box shaped money box with Skegness print, 11cms high; and watch stand with Folkestone print, 12cms high; two boxes with Aberystwyth prints; cylindrical box with Lover's Seat print; two napkin rings with Hastings and Llandudno prints, and a snuff box (11)Provenance:'The St John Perrott Stimson Collection of Treen & British Folk Art’ Please see This Autumn: Treen & British Folk Art — Rogers Jones Co (EN)Condition Report:prayer book dated 1871 to end paper. Money box with owner's inscription and date, 1898

19TH CENTURY TREEN BURLWOOD SNUFF BOX, probably Scottish, the hinged top applied with Victoria Two Penny red stamp, tinned interiorDimensions: 11 x 8 x 6cmsProvenance:'The St John Perrott Stimson Collection of Treen & British Folk Art’ Please see This Autumn: Treen & British Folk Art — Rogers Jones Co (EN)Condition Report:good overall

A trio of collectibles:a Festival of Britain 1951 crown (original box, some damage);an Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation five shilling coin within a white-metal mount;an oval white-metal-mounted hardwood (possibly rosewood) snuff-box decorated with a plough scene (7.75 cm).