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Click here to subscribeAn Elizabeth II Silver Rectangular and Blue John Pill Box and a Selection of Silver, and White Metal Boxes, the pill box, by N.S., Sheffield 1978, with bowed sides, inset with Blue John to lid, and applied with frog to front, 1.5ins x 1.25ins x 1.375ins high, a silver rectangular snuff box, by Royal Irish Silver Co., Sheffield 1973, of reeded and fluted form, 2.5ins x 1.5ins x .25ins, and nine other silver and white metal boxes, combined gross weight 7.6ozs
Group of assorted collectables, to include Mauchline Ware glass case decorated with an image of Ballochmyle, cased silver Yard O Led propelling pencil, hallmarked for London, Parker fountain pen with nib marked 14K, silver plated vesta case, silver plated propelling pencil, base metal sovereign case with dual sprung platforms to the interior, horn snuff box, silver handled cake slice (hallmarks worn and indistinct), faux tortoiseshell and boulle work compact with printed panel of a courting couple, two 19th century card cases, etc.
William Bate (fl c1799-c1845) after Jean Petitot-Anne 'Ninon' de l'Enclos (1620-1705), signed on the counter enamel Painted by W Bate Painter in Enamel to HRH Princess Elizabeth from Petitot's in the King's Collection of the Ninon de L'enclos, turned contraposto in a blue robe and pearl necklace and pearl filet, 4.8 x 4cm, gold frame Provenance: Sold in these 'rooms 13 September 2013, £1573 The original miniature attributed to Petitot is in the Louvre (No.35715). The subject was a favourite of 18th and 19th century copyists and recorded examples include another in enamel by Henry Bone, signed and dated 1807 set in the lid of a gold snuff box (Wallace Collection, London). Further examples are in the Victoria & Albert Museum (No 940-1868) and the Musee Condé, Chantilly. Anne 'Ninon' de l'Enclos (1620-1705) was one of the brightest ornaments of 17th century Parisian life. She embodied beauty, wit and influence at the highest levels of society. A free thinker, author and courtesan, she lived to be over 80 and amassed great wealth In fine condition set in a plain narrow later gold frame
A George III brass/bell metal pestle and mortar, late 18th century, mortar 86mm high, a mid 18th century English brass candlestick, a Victorian brass snuff box, the lid engraved M Marshall and a Victorian gadrooned cylindrical tobacco jar and cover with lead crest (7) Provenance: (pestle and mortar) Bought in the Lake District Mortar - foot chipped; candlestick worn and split on seam, tobacco jar slightly dented but complete, snuff box in good condition
A mid 19th century French snuff box, the interior of tortoiseshell veneered externally with exotic tropical black speckled wood, the lid and base having fine gold wire inlaid border, the lid inset with a miniature painting on glass of a military riding instructor whipping a bucking horse on which is seated a very uneasy looking pupil. GC (small flake from one corner of the glass and marks around the edge of the glass) £100-150
SHIPWRECK COMMEMORATIVE. A brass snuff box in the form of a shoe commemorating the loss of the "JOHN GRAY' wrecked at Long Rock, Penzance on 7th January 1867. Inscribed to the lid 'IN MEMORY OF THE WRECK OF THE JOHN GRAY 1867'. Length 10.5cm. Note: While on a voyage from Demerara to London, the Glasgow registered barque beached at Long Rock near Penzance in a tremendous south-south-westerly gale. The thirteen crew were saved by the Penzance based horse-drawn lifeboat Richard Lewis. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE. A turned wooden snuff box made from the timbers of H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE, which sank at Spithead in 1782. Inscription dated 1833 viewable through lid. Diameter 82mm. Note: This would have been made from one of the very first pieces of timber recovered from the shipwreck by the Deane's in 1833 and not one of Colonel Paisleys engineer divers who carried on with the salvage operations after the Deane's. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE. A wooden snuff box made from the timbers of H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE which sank at Spithead in 1782. Inset plaque 'Relic of the Royal George Sunk 1782'. 4.5 x 7.5cm. Salvaged by early helmet divers. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
SHIPWRECK SNUFF-BOX. A snuffbox containing the label 'SNUFF BOX WASHED ASHORE FROM THE WRECK OF THE "JUFFROUW REBECCA" OF BREMEN. AT THE WICK OF BRECKIN YELL. 13th NOVEMBER 1803. CREW PERISHED". (The Wick of Brekin Yell is on the Shetland Islands). 70mm diameter. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE. A turned oak snuff box made from the timbers of H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE, which sank at Spithead in 1782. With original label. Salvaged by early helmet divers. Diameter 8cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
MARY ROSE. A souvenir oak snuff box made from the timbers the Mary Rose. With label: 'Relic of the Mary Rose raised 1840'. 4.5 x 7.5cm. Note: In 1836 divers John Deane & William Edwards were employed using a recently invented rubber suit & metal diving helmet & began to examine the wreck & salvage items. John Deane returned in 1840 to work on the wreck in 1836.
H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE. A wooden snuff box made from the timbers of H.M.S. Royal George which sank at Spithead in 1782. Salvaged by early helmet divers. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE. A turned wooden snuff box made from the timbers of H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE, which sank at Spithead in 1782. With remains of original label. Salvaged by early helmet divers. Diameter 98mm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
A Chinese brass bowl on hardwood stand; A Chinese hardstone seal, surmounted with a snake, approx 7cm; a soapstone carving of three monkies; a cloisionne jar and cover; white metal and green glass jar and cover; a pewter and carved coconut tea caddy; Chinese blue and white wall pocket; Chinese white metal snuff bottle with chatelain hook; brass letter opener; bone snuff bottle; brass abacus; a hardwood box, inlaid with bone elephants; a pair of Chinese egg cups; etc; wooden jewellery boxes; resin elephant group; etc
A collector's lot to include: probably German enamel oval framed plaque depicting Mother & Child; pair of butterfly wings painted pictures of Ladies; Victorian bone vesta case, three various snuff boxes (AF); mother-of-pearl mounted fruit knife; eldis opera glasses and a Continental bakelite 1930s style phone (1 box)
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