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Click here to subscribeMiniature porcelain dog's head whistle, 1.5" long; porcelain harp brooch in the manner of Belleek, miniature porcelain encrusted bird's nest and miniature porcelain dog's head whistle; together with a selection of gem stone and agate stone specimen various, some worked and prepared for jewellery application including an gilt metal mounted agate snuff box
A MEISSEN FIGURE, "AUGUSTUS III", 20TH CENTURY after a model by Johann Joachim Kändler (1706-1775), the Saxon Elector King in an iron-red coat with blue sash, one hand extended, the other holding a gilt snuff box, on an oval mound applied with flowers, underglaze blue crossed swords, impressed 550 and 131 22cm high, some restoration
Group of objectsChineseto include an inside painted snuff bottle, 10cm high, a double gourd purple splash vase, 6.5cm high, a silver hinged box with embossed bats, 3.5cm high, a blue and white vase with a dragon around the neck, 9cm high, a blue and white snuff bottle, 6.5cm high, a blue and white bowl with four character signature to the base, 4cm across, a silver bowl with dragons around the exterior, 3cm across, a miniature celadon vase, 5cm high, a speckled vase, 6cm high and other objects (14)Condition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
A mid 19th Century 'Blind Man of Glasgow' Burns snuff box of rectangular form, the lid carved with Tam and his mare reaching safety over the Brig o' Doon as the witch reaches out and grabs Meg's tail, the ends carved with dogs, the front with two sheep below a dog's head, wooden hinge, 14.5 x 8 x 4.5cms. From the collectionof Dr Ian McFeeters
An unusual Scottish natural and painted wooden hinge snuff box, the lid inscribed to a shield 'A. Thomson, Bathgate 1848', amid oak leaves, each corner of the box carved with a variant male mask, the friezes with rabbit, birds, pig and dog, the base carved with two twin figural panels of Tam O' Shanter divided by a salmon, the interior with 70% foil lining, 8.5 x 5.5 x 2cms. From the collectionof Dr Ian McFeeters
The black leather and silver mounted etui of Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick and mistress of King Edward VII. The black leather case with silver mounts for London, 1876, with makers mark TWM, the leather stamped 'Jenner and Knewstub, 33 St James's St. W', the curved top with silver monogram. The compartmentalised interior with a selection of fittings including cracked opaque glass writing panel 'Lady Warwick Sicily, March 4th 1903', mother of pearl silk winder, miniature wooden snuff box, 2.8cms, an agate seal, a Palais Royal style mother of pearl seal, a mother of pearl cased hinged and folding lorgnette, and other pieces, case 14.3 x 4 x 11cms, hanging straps lacking, sold together with a mother of pearl card case, one side with silver diamond shaped plaque. (2)
A late 18th/early 19th Century French pressed burr wood snuff box of circular form, the lid with an elaborate scene of a young man entering a lady's bedroom through the open windows, the base with a swirling panel enclosing a roundel, slight loss to internal tortoiseshell upstand, 8.5cms. From the collectionof Dr Ian McFeeters
A Victorian silver vinaigrette, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd, Birmingham 1897, of rectangular form, with shaped rim, engraved floral detail and central cartouche, pierced grille to gilt interior, 38mm x 27mm, together with a small silver snuff box, K L Downes, Birmingham 1978, 39mm x 27mm, gross weight 1.56ozt (2)
An early 19th century ebonised snuff box, of oval form with hinged cover, the cover decorated with the Prince Regent amongst soldiers, 7.5cm wide CONDITION REPORT:The ebonised finish shows wear throughout, and is worn through to the wood around all edges and at the high point of the convex base. The rim of the box shows wear and losses to the interior and exterior faces. The cover image appears to have been later applied and outlined in ink, with a 'The Prince Regent' label applied on top.
A Victorian silver table snuff box, George Unite, Birmingham 1895, of rectangular form with waisted sides, engine turned decoration with raised floral borders, central cartouche inscribed 'Chester Golf Club May 21. 1896 ERFC', opening to reveal gilt interior, 7.3cm x 4.9cm, weight 3.13ozt CONDITION REPORT: Fine surface wear and small dent to upper inside of the lid. There is beginning signs of splitting to the corners of the box.
A Victorian combination silver snuff box/pen knife, Wright & Davies, London 1884, of oval form, the cover opening to reveal gilt interior, with folding knife blades and button hook verso, 7cm long, together with a silver mounted cigar cutter, marks for 'PV & Co', London 1970, 14.7cm long (2) CONDITION REPORT: Both items show minor surface wear and scratching, discolouration to blades within pen knife. Cover does not completely flush between box and lid.
A William IV silver table snuff box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1838, of rectangular form with cushion sides, embossed foliate decoration, the cover inscribed 'Presented by the Parishioners of St Crux to Gylby Hairsine, overseer of that Parish as a slight memorial of the sense, which they entertain of the value of his faithful services, in the discharge of his public duty as a Trustee of Haughton's School December 1838', opening to reveal gilt interior, 10.5cm x 7.1cm, weight 7.83ozt
A silver mounted horn snuff mull, the silver mount decorated with thistles and set with Cairngorm quartz, 7.3cm long, together with a hinged horn snuff box, 7.2cm wide, and three treen examples (5)Condition report: Snuff mull with pitted marks/indents to the back, wear/roughness to where the mount joins the horn. A split or notch at the very end of the horn. Hinged boxes split and worn. Loses to tortoiseshell insides.
Two William IV silver snuff boxes, engine turned, with foliate chased thumbpiece, 68 and 76mm l, both Birmingham, by Edward Smith 1834 and William Simpson 1835, 4ozs Smaller box with slightly later applied rectangular silver tablet to lid but not over damage, light wear. Larger box in good condition
An early 19th Century oval gold mounted snuff box, 7cm wide/Provenance: from the Estates of Lord & Lady Charteris CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot, but is available upon request. Further images and some condition reports can be viewed on our online catalogue at www.chorleys.com
A GEORGE IV SILVER AND AGATE CANTED-RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX PROBABLY BY JOHN LINNITLONDON 1824The inset cover with a foliate chased rim and thumbpiece, the sides and base threaded, the interior gilt, 7cm (2 3/4in) longCondition Report: 1cm crack in agate to a short side, shallow chip under it. Minor nicks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Marks clearCondition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM IV SILVER GILT RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX BY NATHANIEL MILLSBIRMINGHAM 1833The cover with shaped chased foliate borders, the curved sides conforming, the base engine turned, 7.6cm (3in) long, 126g (4 oz) Condition Report: Crisp decoration and marks (partial), wear to gilt on cover, no signs of erasureCondition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN SILVER AND AGATE MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX BY ALFRED TAYLORBIRMINGHAM 1857The cover inset with a banded agate and engraved with scroll foliage, the mount interior gilt, 8.5cm (3 1/2in) long, loadedCondition Report: General overall condition good with minor nicks and surface scratching, especially inside, commensurate with age and use, hinge tight, cover sits well. The cover interior with maker, duty and standard mark, the rim with date letter. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX BY JOHN CONFUTE(FL.1772-99,IC THRICE) PERTHThe plain cover engraved 'Vertue & Grace', 'This is a gift &c. Nov. 26. 1798', a crest and WR with an arm holding a book between, 7.5cm (32in) long, loadedCondition Report: General overall condition good with minor nicks and surface scratching commensurate with age and use, engraving crisp, hinge slightly loose, cover sits well. The cover interior with maker's mark only three times.Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MOUNTED MOTHER OF PEARL POSY VASESMAKER'S MARK WA (UNKNOWN) CANTON, CIRCA 1850-85The shells within wirework leafy tendrils, each on three simulated bamboo supports, 9.5cm (3 3/4in) high; and a gilt metal mounted mother of pearl snuff box, the cover carved with figures and pavilions, 7.5cm (32in) long (3)Condition Report: Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Vase 1: a leaf missing from the end of two tendrils, others have worked loose from the shell but all ok. Vase 2: all leaves worked loose but OK. Box fineCondition Report Disclaimer
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