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Click here to subscribeGeorge III silver snuff box, of rectangular form with reeded decoration throughout, the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior with engraved monogram to underside of cover, hallmarked William Pugh, Birmingham 1814, W5cm, approximate weight 1.05 ozt (32.8 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and pitting.Some compression to underside.Hallmarks with some wear, but legible.
Victorian silver open face key wound "Perfection Lever" lever pocket watch by Kay's, white enamel dial with subsidereary seconds dial, Birmingham 1894, on tapering silver double Albert chain by Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd, Birmingham 1915 with silver fobCondition Report:Movement currently functioning, few light marks to dial otherwise good, chain approx 54.1gm, overall good condition, with snuff box and keys
A collection of silver plated wares, comprising; a four piece tea and coffee service, a plated mounted wood sardine box with glass liner and servers, a ham bone holder and a toast rack, together with a white metal mounted horn snuff box with inlaid decoration, a silver and tortoiseshell pill box, a yellow metal retractable pencil, a white metal retractable pencil and a tortoiseshell mounted card case (some damage)
A Victorian silver snuff box, Owen & Boon, Birmingham 1856, of shaped rectangular form with bright cut engraved decoration, with presentation inscription 'Presented to T. Templeman by the members of the Foresters Court 1592 1859', 68mm wide, weight approx 2.1ozHallmarks reasonably clear, cover does not sit completely flush with the body, general wear in keeping with age but no significant visible damage, refer to images
A collection of English lacquerware, late Victorian, painted with flowers with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilt detail, including two tea caddies, 17cm, and a notebook cover, 23cm, two tortoiseshell effect snuff boxes, 19th century, of rectangular outline, one inlaid with mother-of-pearl flowers and foliage within white metal borders, 7.5cm and 9.5cm, together a Japanned papier mache trinket box and four Japanese red and black lacquer coasters (a lot).
A Victorian silver snuff box, George Unite, Birmingham 1891, of rectangular form the cover engraved 'Presented to William Lewis The Best Swordsman in the A. Troop of the M.Y. Cavalry 1877', 73mm wide, weight approx 3.1ozHallmarks clear, hinge in good working order, a few small dings but no significant visible damage, refer to images
A European pressed tortoiseshell and gold-mounted snuff box and cover,19th century, tested as approximately 18ct gold,8.5cm long,a silver appliqué,depicting George and the Dragon, not hallmarked,9.5cm high, and a pair of steel scissors,with damascene foliate decoration,30cm long (4)Condition ReportBox - flange to cover extensively broken, one piece present.Applique and scissors, no obvious major faults.
ANTIQUE & LATER BOXES & COLLECTABLES - to include an inlaid tortoiseshell evening purse, 10.5cms across, circular snuff box and beaker in horn, two further snuff boxes in papier mache and mother of pearl/bone inlaid wood, two decorative pill boxes, wooden and glass decorative boxes and a quantity of plastic trinkets
A tray of small silver and plated collectables, two silver and mother-of-pearl fruit knives, Sheffield 1928 and 1898 and a similar button hook, Sheffield 1900; two silver-plated vesta match cases, one in the form of a book; a pierced silver napkin ring; metal snuff box; magnifying lens; two mother-of-pearl salt spoons, plated ladle, sifting spoon etc; a box of "Cowrie Shell Counters", a wooden darning mushroom, a quantity of old lace, bead and sequin panel and an infants dress.
Yatshing: a rare Chinese export silver snuff box, makers mark YS, Canton circa 1850, 7 x 5 cm, 94g. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)Warrington Auction endeavours to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is, where-is, and with all faults. All representations or statements made by Warrington Auction and its representatives, or in the catalogue or publication or report, as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the lot, are statements of opinion only.
Early Victorian silver snuff box of rectangular form, with reeded and engine turned decoration hinged cover with engraved presentation inscription 'Presented to Mr James Nimmo by his workmen of No. 5 Pit Kinneil in testimony of their respect and esteem for him as their master 21st Jan.y.1848' opening to reveal a gilded interior (Birmingham 1838), maker Nathaniel Mills, 9.2cm in length, all at 4oz
A fine early 19th century French 18ct gold snuff box, the curved hip-shaped box with finely chased foliate scroll borders and an engine turned basket weave ground, the interior of the lid engraved on the rim 'Souvenir de Cédulie 5 avril 1830' French control marks for Paris 1818-1838, approximately 79mm x 45mm.Excellent condition commensurate with age, minor dents to the interior but not visible to the exterior, gross weight approximately 62.8 grams.
Fine quality mid-19th century Cantonese relief carved tortoiseshell table snuff box, of circular compressed form, finely carved with expansive figural and landscape reserves, 11cm diameter, with note of provenanceThe lid has two cracks on the rim, some minor losses and has been glued around the rim. The bottom part has a glued crack and a couple of minor losses. Weighs 105g.
Property of William Handford (1865-1929), William was in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, born in Bristol 1865, joining the RMLI in 1883 at the age of 15, sent to the Sudan landing via Egypt in 1884-85, to assist in the rescue of General Gordon at Khartoum, promoted to Corporal in 1892, then sent to China in July 1900 with the North China Field Force, then in August 1900 to relieve the Legations in Peking during the Boxer Rebellion, promoted to Colour Sergeant in 1904, in 1905-06 Keeper of the Royal Apartments on HMS Renown during the Royal Tour of India of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King George V and Queen Mary), 1914-18 in the RMLI Southampton as Recruitment Officer, died 1929; items in the lot consist of his medals (WWI Peace medal, Egypt Medal 1882-89 (Torfek and Suakin 1885 clasps), Second China War medal (Relief of Pekin clasp), WWII War, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct medal and Khedive Star, large bullion RMLI badge, dog tag, cap and shoulder badges, sweetheart brooch, seal, silver vesta, silver propelling pencil, buttons, tally, compass, goggles, snuff box, hipflask, pipe, yellow metal ring, squeeze box and large collection of sheet music, postal scales, folder of his postcards, including RPs, a folder containing his Service Certificate, a hand written account dated 22/3/1885 of the Battle of Tofeck, Promotion certificates, other regimental paperwork and records, photographs, swagger stick, period linen lined maps, later airplane identification posters, part of one of his uniform jackets, converted into a child's jacket, and more, all in his original pine travel trunk
A 19th century lacquered papier mache circular snuff box. Printed with a satirical scene of an old lady grimacing and waving her fists before another laughing, 9cm diam. Condition Report: The lid fits tightly, no chips or cracks, some minor surface ware when viewed closely. overall condition is good.
2 Tabatière-Spieldosen mit Metallgehäusen, um 18401) Nr. 5612, 2 Melodien, mit Sektionskamm in 17 Gruppen zu je 4 Zähnen (von einer Gruppe fehlen 3 Zähne, eine Baß-Spitze und die beiden letzten Diskant-Zähne - wahrscheinlich eine Werksanpassung), in Gehäuse mit Schiebebild, ein neoklassizistisches Motiv dreier Knaben auf dem Deckel, Breite 9,5 cm. Bitte beachten: Feder defekt - Vorsicht, nicht aufziehen, ohne Schlüssel. - Und: 2) Nr. PP 486, 2 Melodien, mit Sektionskamm in 14 Gruppen von 4 bzw. 5 Zähnen, Metall-Innenkasten und Außenkasten mit gemalter Landschaft auf dem Deckel, Breite 14,5 cm, nicht funktionsfähig, Gehäuse mit Oberflächenschäden, mit Schlüssel. - Dabei: Schnupftabakdose aus dunklem Schildpatt mit Weißmetallbeschlägen und graviertem Wappenschild auf dem Deckel, Breite 7 cm. Start Price: EUR 100 Zustand: (3-4/4-5)2 Tabatière Musical Boxes in Tin Cases, c. 18401) No. 5612, playing two airs, with sectional comb in 17 groups of 4 teeth (missing 3 teeth from one group, a bass tip and the 2 end treble teeth - probably a factory adjustment), in transfer-decorated case with neo-classical motif of three boys on the lid, wd. 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm), - Note: spring defective - caution, do not wind, without key. - And: 2) No. PP 486, playing two airs, with sectional comb in 14 groups of 4 or 5 teeth, tin inner case and outer case with painted landscape on lid, wd. 5 ¾ in. (4.5 cm), inoperative, case with surface losses, with key. - In addition: Dark-tortoiseshell snuff box with white-metal mounts and engraved escutcheon on the lid, wd. 2 ¾ in. (7 cm). Start Price: EUR 100 Condition: (3-4/4-5)
A GROUP OF VARIOUS CARVED STONE ORNAMENTSMOSTLY EUROPEANComprising a carved rose quartz model of a chicken, a similar chicken, a lapiz model of a owl, a carved model of an elephant on stand, and a small faux agate snuff box, 4cm diameterProvenance: Sold by order of a member of the de Rothschild FamilyCondition Report: Pink bird: tail off and glued, pink dog, back legs chipped off. See images available upon request.Condition Report Disclaimer
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