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A George III silver rounded rectangular snuff box, bright-cut and wrigglework engraved overall with diapers, hinged cover, gilt interior, 6cm wide, maker WE, London 1808

A George III South Staffordshire enamel rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover painted with a courting couple, the sides and interior en-grisaille in puce with landscape vignettes, 6.5cm wide, c.1765

A George III South Staffordshire enamel rounded rectangular table snuff box, hinged cover painted with Leda and the Swan, to verso with the Cretan Bull, the sides with a courting couple and architectural vignettes, 8cm wide, c.1770

A George I/II silver coloured metal mounted pressed tortoiseshell oval snuff box, hinged cover with oval cartouche inscribed J Bernard, Sarum [Salisbury], 9.5cm wide, c.1730

A George III Neoclassical gold piqué and tortoiseshell bowed rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover enclosed within a frame of meandering Greek scrolls, 5.5cm wide, c. 1810

Americana, the American and French Revolutions - an early 19th century papier-mâché circular snuff box, the push-cover transfer-printed with a named portrait of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834), 9cm diam, c. 1834

An early 18th century straw work canted rectangular snuff box, the cover decorated with a personification of the French crown, the interior and base with putti heralds and Baroque strapwork, 9.5cm wide, c.1710

An early 19th century French Vernis Martin and burr circular snuff box, the push-cover painted with a rustic tableau, 8cm diam, c. 1820

A George V silver squeeze-action oval snuff box, quite plain, hinged cover, 8.5cm wide, Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1921

A William IV silver rectangular snuff box, engine turned, gilt interior, 6cm wide, Nathaniel Mills, London 1836

An early 19th century Continental silver oval snuff box, engraved with flowers and panels of diapers, outlined with wrigglework, gilt interior, 8cm wide, maker DR, c.1805

An unusual Victorian silver novelty combination snuff box and visiting card case, hinged cover with compartment, engraved with scrolling foliage and centred by a vacant shield shaped cartouche, 8cm wide, Alfred Taylor, Birmingham 1855

Cricket History - a George V silver shaped rectangular snuff box, hinged cover inscribed Herbert Sutcliffe, the border, sides and base engraved with scrolling foliage, 6cm wide, George Randle, Birmingham 1920An accompanying note reputes that the box belonged to cricketer Herbert Sutcliffe (1894 - 1978), and came from the family of the late England and Yorkshire opening batsman and member of the infamous Bodyline Tour team of 1932 - 33.

A German Rococo porcelain rounded rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover painted with lady and her beau seated in a Picturesque landscape, in polychrome enamels and within a C-scroll moulded border, the base with landscape vignettes conforming, 7.4cm wide, pseudo-Meissen crossed swords and star mark in underglaze blue, 18th/19th century

A Continental silver rounded rectangular snuff box, hinged cover decorated with a dog, gilt interior, 7.5cm wide, marked 800, early 20th century

A collection of four 18/19th Century silver Continental snuff boxes to include: 1. 19th Century Dutch .833 standard silver circular box and cover, stamped to cover with date letter Q for 1825 and maker's mark  makers, fineness mark to base 2. 19th Century Dutch .833 standard silver shaped square box and cover, central cartouche decoration, stamped to cover and body, stamped date letter a for 1860 to cover and fineness mark on the body only 3. 19th Century Continental rectangular snuff box and cover, the cover engraved with castle within walls, apparently unmarked, engraving rubbed 4. 18th Century engraved mother-of-pearl snuff box, rectangular with canted corners, white metal mounts, damage to mount (4) gross weight of three silver boxes 2.70 ozt (84.1 grams) 

Brass & Copper A late 19th Century novelty snuff and match box in the form of a Piano stool, stamped with registration number: 321181 together with a Dutch 18th Century style tobacco box rectangular with canted corners, engraved with Windmills and houses and a pair of candlesticks (4) 

A collection of early 20th century items to include an oval horn snuff box, the top set with an emerald cut amethyst, size approx. 50 x 75mm, possibly Scottish, along with a small toddy ladle, agate snuff box (damaged) brass letter opener in the form of a sward and a later seal stamp with Chinese script

A 19th Century mahogany tea caddy along with tins, snuff box, fossils, bone apple corer etc

A late Victorian silver belt buckle, B&S, Sheffield 1899, approx 1.22ozt; a silver, bone and mother of pearl child's rattle/teether, with two bells, Birmingham 1921; a Victorian silver and hardstone Scottish Dirk brooch, 6cm, 5.2gms; a silver graduated curb-link watch chain, 23cm, 14.6gms; a Victorian white metal pendant locket (back missing), cast in high relief with foliate scrolls, assessed as silver, approx 39.6gms gross; a carved bone cross; aa white metal mounted hardstone snuff bottle; a French style cushioned ring box; an Asian white metal hinged bangle, six panels cast in high relief with figures and animals, assessed as low grade silver, approx 26.4ozt; a 1920's white metal evening bag; a silver-collard cut glass scent bottle 

An Edwardian silver oblong cigarette box, profuse engraved decoration, hallmarked by W H Sparrow, Birmingham, 1906, 1.89 ozt together with an early Victorian silver snuff box, hallmarked by Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1844, later applied match striker to side and chased thumbpiece (2) 

A collection of Chinese cinnabar lacquer items, to include a circular lidded pot carved with lotus, diameter 10cm, a snuff bottle, height 7cm, a small canted square lidded box, height 2.5cm, and a small circular lidded box, height 4cm. (4)

A 19th Century papier mache snuff box, a similar snuff box with a design of a chateau, a porcelain and enamel box with mirror interior, an enamelled brandy label, a gilt metal seal fob and a folding pocket ruler. (5)

A mixed lot to include various mounted cigarette advertisement prints, vintage motoring magazines, a bronze portrait plaque of Beethoven, snuff box, gramophone needles tins, novelty lighters and other items Location: A1F

A GEORGE IV SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX LEDSAM, VALE & WHEELER, BIRMINGHAM 1826 With a monogram to the central reserve, the rest engine turned, the interior gilt 5.2cm (2in) long 28g (0.9 oz)

AN EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER SHAPED RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM 1845 Engraved with scroll foliage overall, a floral chased thumbpiece, a gilt interior, engraved Presented to Mr Joseph Wilson by Hay Richards Morant Esq: 1847 7cm (2 3/4in) long 59g (1.9 oz)

A SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX D. BROS, BIRMINGHAM 1956 Engine turned with a chased flower and scroll thumbpiece, the interior gilt, 8cm (3 1/8in) long; and a pierced oval mustard by Haseler & Bill, Chester 1921, with a blue glass liner g (4.9 oz) weighable (2) Condition Report: Both in good condition Condition Report Disclaimer

SIX SILVER SMALL BOXES Including: a Continental embossed oval snuff box, post 1912 Swedish import marks, .830 standard, 7cm (2 3/4in) long; another rectangular by Crisford & Norris Ltd, Birmingham 1909, initialled H.L.P.; and others 202g (6.45 oz) gross Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SNUFF BOX IN THE FORM OF A BOOK MID-19TH CENTURY with a sliding cover 9cm wide

THREE SNUFF BOXES 18TH CENTURY AND LATER one in horn, possibly Welsh, the lid inscribed indistinctly 'Raglan', a stag antler example and a treen disc shape snuff box with gold mounts (3) 7cm diameter (max) Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

λ A QUEEN ANNE TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX EARLY 18TH CENTURY of ribbed bun form, the lid with an unmarked silver mount, the centre with a fruit motif, the base with a brass rim 7cm diameter Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A LEATHER BOOK SNUFF BOX LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY of gilt tooled maroon Morocco leather, the spined inscribed 'Tom Jones', the interior with a secret snuff compartment 11.2 x 7.7cm Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A TREEN FROG OR TOAD SNUFF BOX LATE 19TH CENTURY realistically carved with mother of pearl eyes and a hinged cover 8.2cm long Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A GEORGE III STEEL SNUFF BOX C.1770-80 of canted rectangular form, the hinged lid inscribed with owner's name 'J. Baines', together with a 19th century steel oval snuff box, the lid inscribed 'Job Rowles, JR 1877, Wednesfield' (2) 11.7cm wide (max) Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH TREEN SPECIMEN WOOD SNUFF BOX BY CHARLES STIVEN & SONS inlaid with twenty-two samples, the majority oak, each titled, including: 'Oak from Lord Nelson's Ship Victory', 'Oak from the State Prison on Bass Rock', 'Oak from the Florida Ship of the Spanish Armada, destroyed at Mull 1588', with a hinged lid, the underside stamped 'C. Stiven & Sons, Box Makers to Her Majesty, Laurencekirk' 10.2cm wide Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A RARE CHARLES II STEEL SNUFF BOX C.1660-80 the hinged lid engraved with a leopard amongst scrolling foliage 7cm wide Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman. Catalogue Note The symbolism on this snuff box possibly relates to the Boscobel Oak story when the young Charles II escaped from the Roundheads following the battle of Worcester.

A GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY unmarked, with a hinged lid 7cm wide Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A FRENCH HORN SNUFF BOX IN THE FORM OF NAPOLEON'S BICORN HAT EARLY 19TH CENTURY the lid with a pressed scene of Napoleon on horseback, with a hinged lid 8.2cm wide Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A FRENCH PAPIER-MACHE SNUFF BOX EARLY 19TH CENTURY printed with the 'Progression de l'Ecole du Soldat, Bataillon and Peloton', together with another papier-mache snuff box, applied with a print of William IV wearing the Order of the Garter (2) 9.8cm diameter 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A Regency papier-mache circular snuff box and cover, painted with a young lady in profile, 8.5cm diameter, c.1800; a pair of mother-of-pearl opera glasses, leather case (2)

A 19th century pressed horn circular snuff box, the push-fitting cover in relief with Cupid and Psyche, engine-turned base, 6.5cm diam, c.1830

A lady's evening purse, set with paste stones; an enamel match case; a snuff box inlaid with turquoise; a similar patch box

Three sets of Indian nesting weights, Tibetan prayer wheel, cloisonné box , three cloisonné birds, Russian lacquer box and a papier-mâché snuff box

Silver cigarette case by Richard Coymns Birmingham 1924 and a silver pocket snuff box by Robert Pringle Birmingham 1898, 111 grams

Four miscellaneous items, comprising:- a magnifying glass with a peweter hand handle, a R.E.M.E. regimental insignia, a black medal ribbon with rose metal attachments and a snuff box/match holder in the form of a Victorian penny (4)

Silver vesta case and a white metal snuff box (2)

A George VI silver cigarette case with gilt interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1945, together with a repouse designed silver snuff box, Chester 1899 and a silver machine turned matchstick case and a William IV silver snuff box, total weight 165g. (4)

Collection of horn beakers , largest has a hallmarked silver band , 10.5 cm high . a horn snuff box , a wireless savings bank full of 6 pence coins , 2 glass scent bottles , one with a silver top , silver plated toasting fork , a brass vesta box with a calendar on the outside , 2 pairs of cufflinks and other items . (1 box)damage to both scent bottles 

A selection of tortoiseshell and tortoiseshell coloured boxes, 19th century and later, comprising a portrait print mounted example depicting two ladies, 11.5cm diameter, an etui with hinged cover and vacant shield shaped cartouche (lacking contents), 8.2cm high, a spectacle case with marcasite monogrammed 'M', an oval trinket dish inset with silver coloured classical urn, 10.5cm wide, an octagonal pill box, 7cm wide, and a tortoiseshell mounted snuff box, 8cm wide, (all at fault) (6)CR; Circular box: crazing throughout. Possible signs of of over-painting. Scratching and some loss to the portrait. Portrait does not sit secure in the frame and moves around. Some denting and bending to the metal frame. Cracks to the cover, possible signs of repair. Crack to the inside rim of the base. General scratching, wear and tear to inside and outside.Etui: Heavy scratching and wear to the exterior. Several cracks and areas of loss to the exterior. Tearing to the fabric lining in the cover, and extensive glue repair. Moderate scratching and wear to the case interior, but no splitting.Spectacle case: Heavy scratching and wear to interior and exterior. Many stones from monogram are missing. One of the hinges is broken, showing loss to the case surround and signs of attempted repair. The catch is not in working order. The cover does not sit flush with the case and is slightly lopsided.All other pieces show moderate to heavy scratching and wear. The octagonal case has heavy losses to the cover, as well as chips and nibbles to the edges, and shows signs of glue repair in several places. The oval dish has a chip missing to the rim, and a large crack in the rim. There are some areas of loss on the inlaid border and central motif, as well as denting, scratching and wear. There is a later added mount to the reverse. The snuff box is in relatively good order, no signs of obvious damage or repair, however the cover does not sit flush to the box. 

A selection of boxes and card cases, to include: a 19th century ivory snuff box, of rounded rectangular form the hinged cover with carved clasp in the form of a dolphin, 7.8cm wide, a 19th century treen box, of navette form with hinged cover and vacant cartouche to cover, 9.5cm long, a 19th century oval ivory box with tortoiseshell coloured lining, 7.4cm diameter (at fault), an oval ivory case, 12cm wide (at fault), a late 19th century wooden tea caddy with chequered tortoiseshell decoration and later finial, 12cm wide, a 19th century mother of pearl and abalone shell card case, 10cm high, mounted on glass stand (at fault), and a part tortoiseshell card case, 7.5cm high, mounted on a glass stand (at fault) (7) Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

A Sir Walter Raleigh commemorative brass snuff box cover, engraved with a portrait and monogrammed, mounted upon a later papier mache base, 9cm diameter with a Dutch brass tobacco box and cover, 18th century, engraved with views of figures in a landscape and traces of script, 14.8cm wide, a concave snuff box engraved 'E. Mount' 8cm wide and a further brass book form snuff box, 7.5cm wide (4)

A 19th Century Papier-Mache Circular Snuff Pot, the Lid Decorated with Figural Scene of Elderly Lady Checking Pulse of Seated Maiden, together with a Lid Having Continental Bridge Port Entrance and a Papier Mache Lacquered Snuff Box with Chinoiserie Decoration, Condition Issues

A 19th Century Papier-Mache and White Metal Inlaid Novelty Snuff Box in the Form of a Shoe, 9cms Long

SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX - London 1966, maker Padgett & Braham Ltd, engine turned decoration with floral scroll edging, 4.2ozt with gilt interior, 9.25cms across

A variety of Victorian and later antiques and collectables, including a papier mache snuff box, a Chinese papier mache lidded pot decorated with traditional figures, two brooches, three watches, a silver plated bowl with pierced decoration and more

An assortment of Victorian and later collectables, including a mahogany snuff box decorated with a shamrock, a boxed Melissa compact and lipstick holder, vintage games, a razor and more

A collection of costume jewellery, including a 9ct gold cross pendant and chain, a Oriosa ladies wrist watch in the original box, brooches, keyring and charms and a silver snuff box

A selection of collectables, to include an oval snuff box with white metal shield to the lid, a brass microscope, copper beaker, an ACME whistle and an Ensign camera

A collection of silver and white metal jewellery, to include a middle eastern cigarette case, snuff box, belt buckle and more, combined weight approx 203g

An Edwardian silver snuff box, the lid and underside engraved with leafy scrolls, 73mm l, by T H Hazlewood & Co, Birmingham 1903, 2ozs 3dwts Good condition