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A 19thC papier mache snuff box, of shaped oval form with thumb mould handle and vacant cartouche, 6cm wide, a larger snuff box and another burr wood example. (3)

A 19thC tortoise shell snuff box, of oval form, decorated with flowers with an initialled cartouche, 8cm wide, a papier mache snuff box, and another burr wood example. (3)

A small collection of boxes and two scent bottles, including a modern silver snuff box, six small pill boxes and two blue glass scents

A GEORGE III SILVER HINGE LIDDED SNUFF BOXWith engraved lattice work decoration, gilt within, no town assay, but probably Birmingham 1801, size 6cm x 3.8cm, weight 50 gms

A EUROPEAN GILT-METAL MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL LINED SNUFF BOX (2)Possibly French, 19th CenturyWith red enamel-like decoration and gilt-metal banding, the cover inset with a painted panel (probably ivory) of a huntsman having a mechanical action of raising his shotgun, the interior tortoiseshell lined, diameter 7.5cm, height 3cm, together with a 19th century French bronze mounted tole peinte pedestal bowl and cover, with a porcelain flower finial, 13cm highCondition report;Very poor throughout, possibly water damaged, loss of enamel and cracking, the inset panel cracked to one edge and detached from the coverThe pedestal bowl with some loss of paint, the cover has detached from its hinged rim

A FRENCH TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD INLAID AIDE MEMOIRE AND EIGHT FURTHER ITEMS (9)Late 19th Century and laterComprising: a French tortoiseshell and gold inlaid aide memoire, 9.5cm x 6cm, a copper mounted horn snuff mull, 9cm, a Meerschaum cheroot holder, 11cm (cased), a Damascus ware parquetry cigarette box, an Anglo-Indian sadeli mosaic visiting card case, a needlework of a farm boy, a small oil on board of chickens and a two portrait miniatures (9)Condition report: Scuffs and scratches overall with some losses and damages in areas commensurate with use and age. The tortoiseshell aide memoire with chip to the corner, wear to the silk interior. The Indian sadeli box with a few chips and losses. The painted panel with loose side to the frame. Meerschaum cheroot holder worn. 

A group of medals awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Richard St. John Shannon, Indian Army India General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., 4 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, North West Frontier 1930-31 (Lieut. D.R. St. J. Shannon, 2/33 Punjabis), 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, War Medal with MID oak leaf, Indian War Service Medal, Indian Independence Medal, good very fine, swing mounted as worn, together with corresponding dress miniature awards and card box of issue addressed to 'Col. D.R. St. J. Shannon, 19 Wellington Park, Belfast, N. Ireland' Various personal belongings, including a pair of WWII brown leather officers boots with wooden boot trees Blue cloth uniform of the Royal Army Service Corps, the tunic with E.II.R. staybrite buttons and Royal Army Service Corps collar badges, officers pips to the epaulettes and medal riband bar to the left breast with corresponding trousers and hat No.1 uniform of the Royal Army Service Corps, with E.II.R. staybrite buttons, collar badges and medal riband bar to the left breast with corresponding trousers and hat and related regalia, breeches, shirts, brown leather Sam Browne belt and related clothing A collection of "war souvenirs" with a note inscribed 'Items picked up after the Battle of Burma by Grandfather ...', including a watercolour titled 'A Garden-Changi Prison', 1942-1944, sheet size 13 x 18 cm Japanese Arisaka bayonet, the 40cm blade with arsenal mark near the tang, hooked quillon and flat wooden grip, overall length 51cm, in its steel scabbard Japanese quill cutter in the form of a fountain pen, inscribed with rows of Japanese characters (lid split) Pocket thermometer (case damaged) Japanese identity tags engraved with recipients details, various documents including a soldiers identity card and military training manuals Japanese water canister (lacking cover) Glass or rock crystal snuff bottle beautifully decorated with flowers and insects, signed, red and green stopper, 7cm high Brown leather flying helmet, interwar period with integral earpieces and tubes, chamois leather lining with tailors label for 'D Lewis Ltd Motoring & Aviation Equipment' a handwritten note accompanies the helmet inscribed 'Pappi's flying 'helmet' 1930's? - he ditched his plane (India) and landed in a tree once - he flew it himself' Masses of original documents and training manual all relating to the recipient's military service including photographs, some of the recipient in military uniform, personal photographs etc, service records, a document issued by the Officer of the Director of Civil Aviation in India relating to the recipient crashing his aircraft near the village of Kheri, Gurgaon District, India on 6 October 1935 with Pilot's Log Book kept by the recipient from 14 February 1935 to 2 January 1937, pilot's license, Royal Indian Army Service Corps Standing Orders, various administration, a Proclamation of the Indian National Army 1944 poster (very poor condition), pocket diary circa 1945 onwards, maps of Burma, two bags containing hundreds of military buttons, cloth badges, kukri and other itemsQty: (3 cartons )Footnote: Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Richard St John Shannon was born in the Jersey, Channel Islands in 1900, he was educated at Kent College, Canterbury and Sandhurst where he passed out on 12 December 1918 before joining the Indian Army in 1919, he served with 45 Rattrays Sikhs from March 1919 and was attested to the 2/33 Punjabis, stationed at the Khyber Pass in 1920. In 1924 he transferred to the Royal Indian Army Service Corps, he became a Major in Crasi 9th Highand Division in April 1940 advancing to Lieutenant Colonel in October 1941, he held various posts throughout 1940/50s before taking a position in Northern Ireland in 1961.

A mixed lot comprising various crowns, a gavel, a tartan ware box, a papier mache snuff box and two Lundtofte candle stands.

A mixed lot comprising a Buddhist reliquary, a snuff box, a carved vegetable ivory 'acorn' with interior agate marble, a glass scent bottle, a quill, a parquetry inlaid box.

An 18th century South Staffordshire Bilston enamel snuff box c.1770the hinged cover painted with a courting couple in a landscape, the side with floral panels, raised gilt scroll borders against a pink ground with bianco-sopra-bianco decoration ,gilt metal mount with raised scroll thumbpiece and inter hinged cover, interior painted with the motto 'Vous Appas armes mes Bras'height 2.9 cm., width 5 cm., depth 4.2 cm.,Condition: hairlines to cover and left hand side. Rear bottom right hand corner and base chipped with losses. hairlines with interior of lid.

From a Private CollectionA St. James's (Charles Gouyn) porcelain gold mounted scent snuff box / scent bottle and stopper circa 1749-60modelled as harlequin standing holding a cup of wine standing next to a barrel with gold mounted thread fitting cover, his masked head forming the stopper, decorated with sprigs, sprays of flowers and cherries in colour enamel probably in the workshop of James Giles, concave base painted with a bouquet, chased gold mountsheight 9 cm.Condition: No signs of damage or restoration. Enamelling is slightly rubbed / flaking to areas of the patchwork. Gold collar mount has some minor losses .Fort a similar example see Christie's Lot 197C, Centuries of Style: Silver, European Ceramics, Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, 2009

A late Victorian silver snuff boxBirmingham, 1900 by Joseph Glosterof rectangular form, bright cut decoration the hinged cover with a vacant shaped reserve, interior giltlength 5 cm., weight approx. 1.62 ozt.Condition: Good condition. The interior has an associated guard inserted to the lid. This can be removed

Works of art, to include a brass matchbox holder with naive markings, masonoid silver 1/2 pint tankard, German white metal snuff box, cased razor, Art Nouveau style brass picture frame, Carwardines Choice Tea box, Biucchi glass bottle, and others (qty)

19th Century white metal snuff box, the hinged lid decorated with a classical scene and mythological figures to the border, opening to reveal a gilded interior, 7.5cm wide 

NATHANIEL MILLS; a Victorian hallmarked silver table snuff box of shaped rectangular form with bright cut and engine turned decoration surrounding a shield shaped cartouche engraved 'JW', with gilded interior, width 9cm, approx weight 73.3g.Additional InformationThe engine turned decoration is rubbed in parts, light scratches and scuffs, the interior with wear to the gilding and scratches.

NATHANIEL MILLS; a George IV hallmarked silver snuff box with cast liner decoration, with vacant rectangular cartouche and cast applied floral thumb piece, with gilded interior, Birmingham 1827, width 6cm, approx weight 44.7g.Additional InformationDenting, misshaping and knocks, scuffs and gouges to the silver, wear to the gilded interior.

NATHANIEL MILLS; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form with engine turned decoration surrounding a shield shaped cartouche with engraved initials, with part gilded interior, Birmingham 1841, width 5.4cm, approx weight 39.1g.Additional InformationThe engine turned decoration is rubbed, minor denting to the top, the gilt interior is worn in parts.

NATHANIEL MILLS; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with engine turned decoration surrounding a rectangular cartouche with engraved initials, with gilt interior, Birmingham 1836, width 6cm, approx weight 35.7g.Additional InformationThe cover does not close 100% true, the engine turned decoration to the top and base are rubbed, the initials are on the top but are rubbed and are possibly ASB.

NATHANIEL MILLS; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box with cast decoration to the front, back and sides, with a rectangular vacant cartouche, Birmingham 1838, width 6.5cm, approx weight 48.1g.Additional InformationSurface wear, scratches and scuffs, wear to the gilded interior, the engine turned decoration to the bottom is rubbed.

CHARLES HENRY DUMENIL; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, the cover with repousse decoration depicting an angel set within a lozenge shaped scrolling detail, London 1899, width 5cm.Additional InformationThe repousse decoration is rubbed, the maker's marks are slightly rubbed, light scratches, tarnishing to the gilded interior.

A George V hallmarked silver snuff box of shaped rectangular form, Birmingham 1921, 6 x 4.25cm, a small silver snuff snuff box, a filigree decorated white metal trinket box and a white metal vesta case, combined approx 5.2ozt/161.7g (4).Additional InformationThe snuff box has a loose lid and a badly dented back section to the lower portion of the snuff box, general surface wear throughout, heavy toning and tarnishing.

EDWARD SMITH; a large Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box with engraved detail, central vacant panel and traces of gilding to the interior, Birmingham 1858, 9.25 x 6.5 x 2.5cm, approx 5.67ozt/176.5g.Additional InformationFree from any engraving or inscriptions, a good quality box, clear hallmarks, very slightly sprung when closed but this is being ultra critical.

BROWNETT & ROSE; a Victorian hallmarked silver squeeze action snuff box of oval form with chased decoration surrounding a central family motto, London 1859, with gilt interior, approx weight 2.84ozt/88g.Additional InformationAs stated the piece is engraved with family motto, very minor denting to the edges, wear to the gilt interior, slight misshaping.

LEVI & SALAMAN; a late Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with gadrooned border surrounding an oval vacant cartouche, with gilded interior, Birmingham 1899, width 3.7cm, approx weight 13.5g.Additional InformationRubbing to the marks, minor dents to the body.

EDWARD SMITH; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form with floral engraved detail and central vacant cartouche, Birmingham 1851, 5 x 3.5cm, approx 1.25ozt/38.6g.Additional InformationFree from any engraved detail or initials, light surface wear, a couple of tiny dents, closes tightly, clear hallmarks.

A small group of collectors' items including a 19th century mulberry wood snuff box with tortoiseshell lining to the base, width 7.75cm, an Edwardian hallmarked silver buckle, Birmingham 1907, length 6.5cm, a papier-mâché and inlaid small snuff box, length 5.5cm, a pair of mother of pearl adorned French opera glasses and a Chinese inspired small box.Additional InformationThe hinge on the Chinese box is broken and this is in poor condition. The remaining items just require a clean. Small crack to the mulberry wood snuffbox at back of hinge, with a minute section missing, but basically general surface wear throughout.

A mixed lot of assorted collectors' items including an oversized Rope & Anchor bottle opener, various corkscrews, a Victorian snuff box containing a miniature razor, a pair of silver plated opera glasses, etc.

A Georgian chased white metal snuff box unmarked; a hallmarked silver pair of napkin rings, Sheffield 1892

A FRENCH SILVER AND NIELLO RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX 1840-1879 Small export mark, the cover with a scene of a countryman leading two horses, within a scrollwork border, the sides and base chequered, the interior gilt 8.7cm (3in) long, 113g (3.65 oz) Condition Report: The top worn at all edges, niello disappeared from most of sides and base, hinge tight, sits up at front, numerous shallow dentsCondition Report Disclaimer

A Georgian silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, the unmarked silver mount with engraved foliate decoration, the hinged cover inscribed 'A Present to Mr g. Wilson on his Birthday 1818', 2 5/8in. (6.8cm.) long. * Some rubbing to one side of shell, well mounted, light scratches, good.

A Russian silver snuff box, stamped '84', with two other indistinct marks, rectangular form with hinged cover, engraved all over architectural scenes, 2 7/8in. (7.4cm.) wide, weight 2.6 tr.oz. * Marks rubbed, otherwise good.

An early 20th century Chinese export silver dragon snuff box, by Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, rectangular form, the sides and hinged cover with embossed four claw dragon chasing a flaming pearl, stamped to underside with '90 WH' and character mark, 3½in. (9cm.)long, weight 3.1 tr.oz. * Hinge wire rod slightly protruding, light surface wear, good.

A George III 1797 cartwheel Two Penny snuff box, the coin dissected with screw function.

A Russian silver and cloisonné / champlevé enamel snuff box, indistinct 84 standard mark, rectangular form with rounded corners, the hinged cover and base with stylised flowers and foliate scrolls in red, mauve, apple-green and three shades of blue, the centre oval with turquoise ground, the edges with repeating floral design on rich blue ground, 3¼in. (8.3cm.) long, gross weight 3.5 tr.oz. * Good condition, no enamel loss found, strong hinge, rubbed marks.

A Bilston enamel patch box, of ribbed oval form, powder pink ground, the hinged cover decorated with dandy and maiden, rhyme to rim, opening to reveal void and mirror to lid, 1¾in. (4.5cm.) long, faults; together with a horn snuff box of rounded rectangular form, with inscribed gold cartouche; and a trinket box inset with agate. (3) * Condition: Patch box with loss to enamel on top right of cover, snuff with broken hinge, trinket box with nibbles to edges, all a/f.

An early Victorian novelty Irish souvenir buffalo horn snuff box, fashioned as a wild boar, with fine detail, bone tusks, red bead eyes, protruding ears (that appear to be carved not applied) and carved snout, the top of box with hinged lid opening to reveal storage, the underside marked, 'KILLARNEY LAKES', the National Park in County Kerry, Ireland', 4 ½in. (11.5cm.) long. * Condition: In good condition, with tiny chips to rear upper plate and main body edge. Flat-head screws holding backplate cover with interior wood block - this is not a repair, it is from the original construction.

Treen - three novelty snuff boxes, comprising two book form snuff boxes with sliding spines for storage, the largest, 4 3/8in. (8.6cm.) wide; together with a snuff box fashioned as a bureau; and a domed shaped inkwell with applied metal studs and wire handles. (4) * Condition: All pieces good with light surface only.

An Indian or Persian silver gilt and jewelled snuff box, 19th century, impressed marks to base and cover, in the form of a miniature casket, the lid with applied filigree panel set with a central emerald, pink topaz and sapphires, the foliate border with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the outset base with foliate decoration on a matted ground, 2½ x 1 7/8in. (6.3 x 4.75cm.), 7/8in. (2.25cm.) high. * Some wear to gilt to underside and edges. Small area of wear to rubover mount to one sapphire. Slight wear to facets on emerald. Lid opens and closes securely. Otherwise good overall, with no other faults.

A French silver gilt snuff box, indistinct marks, rectangular form with rounded corners, ornate wrigglework decoration throughout, the hinged cover with applied floral and foliate thumb piece, the centre with fancy engraved cartouche 'Presented to Alexr Bain. By his Son Donald 1855.', 3in. (7.6cm.) long, weight 2.0 tr.oz. * Split to back right corner, the base coming away on right and back lower edge, light gilt rubbing.

A collection of Chinese snuff bottles, 20th century, including eleven porcelain examples, one figural in the form of Shou Lao, plus one other, most with stoppers, some signed, 2¼in. to 3¼in. (5.7cm. to 8.25cm.) high; together with a small Russian lacquer work box. (13) * Three bottle lack the stopper. One of the porcelain bottles (decorated in black & dark pink with birds in a prunus tree) has a chip to rim. No other faults.

AN ITALIAN MICRO-MOSAIC INLAID TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOXSecond Quarter 19th CenturyThe lid with butterfly on a blue ground, metal mounts and lined interior lid, 7.5cm diameter Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.Condition report: A couple of small shrinkage cracks to the tortoiseshell, obviously one to the lid on the edge and other smaller cracks to the rim and edges of the side of the body of the box. The tesserae in relatively good order with no obvious damages or losses. Tarnishing to the metal mounts. Wear and rubbing to the box commensurate with use and age. 

A PRESSED TORTOISESHELL AND BURR WOOD SNUFF BOX, A MOTHER OF PEARL VISITING CARD CASE AND A TORTOISESHELL THIMBLE CASE19th CenturyThe snuff box cover depicting classical Roman busts, 8.5cm diameter, together with a mother of pearl and abalone visiting card case, length 10.5cm and an octagonal tortoiseshell thimble case, 3cm high (3)Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.Condition report: The pressed tortoiseshell lid and burr maple base could be an association. Various scuffs, chips and knocks to the tortoiseshell. The maple base is tortoiseshell lined. The card are with tarnished silver diamond shaped engraved tablet to the centre, loose hinge and loose piece of veneer. Octagonal thimble case with a few scuffs including a small chip to the edge of the lid. 

A RUSSIAN PAPIER MACHE PORTRAIT SNUFF BOX AND 12 FURTHER ITEMS (13)Early 19th Century & LaterA Russian circular black lacquer and painted papier mache snuff box depicting a portrait of a bearded gentleman, 9cm diameter, together with two folding knives and a button hook, two gilt-metal mesh purses, a cruciform pendant and sundry (13)Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.

Silver toddy ladle, probably by James Smith, Aberdeen, and another, similar, by Edward Livingstone, Dundee, sugar nippers by Hannam and Mills (London) c. 1775, and a nickel and brass snuff box.  (4)

Silver snuff box, plain, with incurved sides and rounded corners, gilt interior, perhaps by I Sid, Perth.

Eight day boudoir timepiece of Art Deco style, rectangular, upon stepped base, a silver lever pocket watch, 1878, and a nickel-mounted snuff box.  (3)

A small oriental pewter box together with a collection of small items including a small blue and white porcelain snuff bottle.

A quality George III silver table snuff box, circa 1817. The approximate weight is 173g.

A Georgian lacquered papier mache snuff box. 2.3cm x 9.3cm x 6cm.

An Edwardian silver snuff box. figural repousse decoration, assayed Birmingham 1907 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, 33g.

A George III ivory toothpick case, now containing a small thermometer and A Sevres style gilt metal mounted porcelain snuff box, c.1900, 8 x 6.5cm

A malachite box, snuff box, miser purse etc, patent leather case, opera glasses

An early 20th century Austro Hungarian gilt white metal snuff box, 82mm and a similar later mounted ruby glass dish, 72mm.

A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese silver rectangular snuff box by Wang Hing,decorated with huts amongst bamboo, 71mm.

A George V engine turned silver snuff box, Christian Reid, London, 1826, 72mm.

A modern Garrard & Co silver and enamel snuff box, decorated with manor house scene, Birmingham, 1986, 94mm, gross 147 grams.

2x Large Whales Teeth with Engraved Scrimshaw Scenes, the first shows a large naval vessel on voyage with the reverse a maiden in traditional dress, lower section with plated bottom fitting making the tooth into a snuff box. The other shows a rowing boat being destroyed by a large whale with sailing ship in the back ground, dedication to the reverse “Acept dear girl this tooth from me. Carved by humble hand. I took it from a whales jaw A thousand miles from land – Remember the giver”. Scrimshaw not old, aged for effect.

Tortoiseshell snuff box and a small ivory box in the form of a book, largest 9.5cm and a leather cased brass instrument (2)

Chinese painted enamel snuff box with Qianlong mark but likely later, 6.5cm high

Treen snuff box