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POLO INTEREST: A SILVER OVAL SNUFF BOX,engraved "LAKON SPORTS CLUB OPEN POLO TOURNAMENT MAY 1909" together with a modern silver candlestick, the base formed as three polo sticks and a silver photograph frame with colour print of polo players (3).

A GEORGE III LOSE RIBBED SILVER SNUFF BOX 3ins lon London 1803, maker, W. P.

A NOVELTY SILVER SHELL SNUFF/PILL BOX

A SILVER AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, the lid decorated with figures on horseback. 1.5ins wide

Two horn snuff boxescomprising of a circular box depicting a classical scene, signed James Bradwell 7.5cm across and a rectangular snuff box titled Jugement de Salomon 9.5cm across (2)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.

Two horn snuff boxes by John Obrissetthe first an 18th Century pressed horn snuff box of oval form and bearing the Arms of Sir Francis Drake marked "John Obrisset fecit 1712" 9.5cm the second depicting the Drunken Silenes, signed OB for John Obrisset circa 1725, 10.3cm across (2)Condition report: Francis Drake box is fine just natural imperfections, the base has scrapes with the very top layer worn off in one partDrunken silenes box lid has bowed slightly so does not sit snugly to the body. General wear and scratches

Five Victorian and later boxes, including three snuff boxes in papier mache, a small stamp box and a mother of pearl example 12cm long

Important Announcement - Please note the estimate has been revisedA George IV silver snuff box by Nathanial Mills, 7.5cm wide and 3.45 ozt, having engraved inscription to lid "Presented to Alex Gillies Troon to Robt Kay"

A cased one draw monocular spyglass together with a white metal snuff box and an ivory box of assay weights (3)

2x Vesta Cases, Miniature Snuff Box Pendant with Snuff and Plated Antique Coin Holder and Chain

A XIX Century Oval Snuff Box, allover detailed, gilt lined and initialled, 6.7cm diameter; Together with Two Plated Three Piece Tea Sets, an oval plated tray, mug, sugar tongs etc.

A Stobwasser style papier mache circular snuff box, the cover painted with a male wearing plumed coloured hat, diameter 10cm, S/D, a silver mounted horn snuff mull and various other snuff boxes etc. (qty)

George III silver triple oval snuff box by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, with diamond patterned decoration and gilt interior, London circa 1810, 9 cms, 84 grms, 2.7 ozsCondition Report: UPDATEDMarks rubbed.Some small nibbles and dings to edges of cover.The central compartment does smile a little but not as much as in the image.Scratches and wear to corners, particularly front left corner.

George III silver snuff box by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1810, engraved decoration 4 cms, 18 grmsCondition Report: Decoration worn. Scratches.Light rubbing to marks.Dents to corners.

Georgian fiddle pattern silver sifting spoon London 1828, another sifting spoon, 3 fiddle pattern teaspoons, a Georgian pair of sugar tongs, a Dutch white metal snuff box, and a pair of plated grape scissors

A rare George Lindsay brass portable microscope, English, 1746,the silver plaque signed Geo. Lindsay Inv(r) & Fec(r), the brass stage frame stamped 1746, with serial number 130 stamped beneath the brass plate holding the objective, the side of the microscope with silver strip stamped with fiducial marks '76543', with two brass strips numbered 2-4 and 5-7 which insert into the top plate, on brass tripod base, together with accessories including two silver and brass Lieberkühn pieces, and five bone slides, housed in a later lined case, the microscope body 3 1/2in (9cm) long; 6in (15cm) wide in case Footnotes:George Lindsay (fl. 1743-1776) was a leading instrument maker during the mid-18th century, his talent confirmed by his appointment in 1760 to the role of royal watch and clock maker to George III. Prior to this Lindsay circulated advertisements for G Lindsay Watch & Clockmaker to his Royal Highness ye Prince of Wales at ye Dial near Catherine Street in ye Strand. Inventor & Maker of ye Generally portable microscope.The present microscope is an example of Lindsay's patented pocket microscopes, the first such design to receive a patent (No. 588) in 1742/3. Lindsay published a pamphlet in 1743, which championed the portability of his microscope as fitting into any case 'not exceeding six Cubic Inches'. As a result the instrument was affectionately called the 'snuff-box microscope'.A comparable brass example of this instrument is in the collection of the Royal Microscopical Society, London. Lindsay also produced two silver models were produced, one of which is now in the Whipple Museum, Cambridge.Literaturecf. Gerard L'E Turner, The Great Age of the Microscope, Bristol, pp. 261-262, No. 279.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y Ф* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 19th century Chinese Canton tortoiseshell circular snuff box and coverrelief carved with figural garden landscapes to both sides, the cover with standing an seated figures among pavilions and trees the base figures seated and walking over a foot bridge among various buildings and pine treesdiameter 8.6 cmCondition: The lid with a chipped section to rim with losses. Base with crack to rim running vertically through the side, the edge of the side lifts slightly and needs reattaching.

An early Victorian silver snuff box along with two others,the first hallmarked Birmingham, 1848, makers mark for Nathaniel Mills, of rectangular form with bands of engine turned decoration and reeded edges, a period inscription on top stating 'Presented by the members of the Rose of Westmorland Lodge no.621 of the G.U.O of Odd Fellows...',gilt interior, the second marked Birmingham, 1892, by Joseph Gloster, of curved rectangular form with engraved foliate decoration and a vacant cartouche, gilt interior, the third unmarked, of serpentine form, the lid engraved with a castle scene within a gothic surround, (3)weight approx. 6.01oztCondition: The three boxes are in fair condition, the first has a small hole in one corner otherwise no dents, the second has some small dings and surface marks, the third has a small hole to one corner and cracks to the bottom edge, the lid also is slightly bowed, areas of tarnish to all three.

A collection of 19th century mostly Royal commemorative medals and medallionscomprising Princess Alexandrina Victoria bronze majority medal by Davis, a Victoria Coronation 1838, a large white metal medal, by G. R. Collis, in a associated red leather case, an 1838 bronze coronation medal, three other white metal 1838 coronation medals and 1842 Princess of Wales birth medal (all drilled), a miniature medal Queen Victoria's Wedding, 1840 contained in 'Prince Alberts Snuff box', a Duke of Wellington 1852 white metal death medal by Allen & Moore, bronze medal by Moore, a Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee bronze medal by Carter, 1899-1900 TransVaal Souvenir medal, two death of Queen Victoria silver rimmed photographic medallions, etc., (qty)Mostly fair to good condition The Some of the white metal medals have been rubbed and have marks. Viewing recommended in personCondition: First diameter 52 mm.,

A VINTAGE BRASS SNUFF BOX WITH PENNY INSERT TO LID, TOGETHER WITH A STUD BOX AND A VINTAGE COMPASS (3)

A quantity of collectables, to include a Gaymer enamel advertising ashtray, silver plated cigarette case, lighters, hardwood snuff box, boxes, a pipe, etc.

A Victorian silver snuff or trinket box, by Cornelius Desqrmeaux Sanders and James Francis Holding Shephard, of rectangular form, decorated with a vacant cartouche, flowers, leaves, scrolls, etc., the hinged lid revealing a vacant interior, Birmingham 1893, 7cm wide, 1¼oz.

Georgian moss agate and gilt metal mounted snuff box, of oval form, 4.5cm wide

Russian papier mache stamp box, the hinged lid depicting a horse and cart with figures, 4cm wide, together with a 19th Century treen snuff box of circular form, 7cm diameter (2)

Scottish table snuff box, the brass lid with depiction of a Scotsman blowing bagpipes above the name "T. Bowman", the octagonal wooden body with armorial plaque to the base, 8.5cm diameter

A PEWTER SNUFF BOX DEPICTING BONAPARTE

A PEWTER SNUFF BOX DEPICTING ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON

A PEWTER SNUFF BOX DEPICTING ADOLF HITLER

A THREE HEADS GERMAN STYLE SNUFF BOX

A LARGE SNUFF BOX DEPICTING RACE HORSES

A GERMAN STYLE SNUFF BOX DEPICTING BENITO MUSSOLINI

A PEWTER GERMAN STYLE SNUFF BOX

A PEWTER SNUFF BOX DEPICTING CHARLES JAMES FOX

A LARGE GERMAN STYLE SNUFF BOX

A GERMAN STYLE SNUFF BOX

A PEWTER GERMAN STYLE SNUFF BOX

A GERMAN DESIGN SNUFF BOX

A SNUFF BOX DEPICTING WINSTON CHURCHILL

A Quimper-type faience ware tabatière or snuff box modelled as a prayer book, produced for the local sailors as smoking on ship was forbidden, decorated with rooster and inscribed 'Quand ce Coq Chambera mon Amour Finira' or 'When this rooster will sing, my love with have finished' (loose translation), 7 x 5cm.Additional InformationSome enamel losses, fritting, etc.

A 19th century Scottish Mauchline ware sycamore snuff box with checkered decoration and pen work name 'Jas. Beattie', 8 x 4.5cm.Additional InformationGeneral wear commensurate with age and use.

An unusual 19th century papier-mâché snuff box, possibly Indian, featuring painted semi-clothed youth to hinged lid with further floral sprays, unmarked, 8.5 x 5.1cm.Additional InformationGeneral wear commensurate with age and use.

A 19th century tortoiseshell snuff box with inlaid white metal detail to lid, 6 x 2.8cm, a small papier-mâché snuff box with gilt decoration, a cherry wood snuff box inscribed 'Wood grown at Berbeth on the Craigengillan Estate on the banks of the River Doon, Wild Cherry', and a further burr wood box and two further wooden snuff boxes.Additional InformationWear and tear commensurate with age and use throughout.

A 19th century Scottish Mauchline ware pen work sycamore snuff box featuring two coursing greyhounds to lid, stamped maker's marks for Crawford of Cumnock to interior, 8.6 x 3.7cm.Additional InformationSome rubbing to the pen work particularly to the base, further general wear throughout.

A collection of mostly 19th century treen and brass collectors' items including a Lignum Vitae box and cover, a carved wood shoe snuff box, a sewing bracket, a brass pin cushion, a brass vesta case modelled as a mouse, a stained wood string box, etc (16).

Tray containing a large decorative piece of coal with a plaque reading: 'Mined in Cynheidre, 1985', adorned with miniature workmen's tools, (one detached) miniature miner's lamp and figure, together with two miner's lamps and a brass snuff box decorated with a 1918 penny, marked 'Made in Wales' to the base. (4)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

A Cantonese carved tortoiseshell snuff box and cover, 19th century, of circular form decorated in relief with figures, pagodas and islands, 8.8cms diameter.

Two silver cigarette boxes (both marks worn, with bumps and knocks), two halllmarked silver spoons; two hallmarked silver napkin rings 1.5oz and a modern pewter snuff box with hunting dogs in relief.

A brass snuff box; an oak sarcophagus shaped jewellery box, 32 cm; other collectables

A 19TH CENTURY SNUFF BOX, ANOTHER, ARP & WVS BADGES and other small collectibles

to include a small modern box, with cast foliate borders; together with an oval gilt-metal and enamel patch box; an Austrian table snuff box, the lid with miniature after Boucher, of a couple in a garden scene, with a pierced cover, the sides and base with engraved scrolling foliage; together with a small 19th-century box and cover of rounded oval form and another small snuff boxLargest: 8.5cm

to include a small Swedish gilt patch box, with import marks, the hinged cover with central oval cabochon, enamel and seed pearl set ground; a circular box, indistinctly marked, the hinged cover with a central motif of a longship with a filigree floral border; the third a small table snuff box, incuse mark SIAF, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with an applied gilt central panel and corner detail; a late Victorian tortoiseshell and mother of pearl inlaid card caseLargest: 7.4cm, weighable silver:4.5oz

to include; a William IV small vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1833, checkered engraved cover, engraved cartouche to the hinged lid; together with a George III snuff box, Samuel Pemberton Birmingham, line engraved case; and a William IV snuff box, Thomas Smith, Birmingham, with an engine-turned caseLargest width: 42mm, weight (all in): 5.1oz

Thomas Pemberton & Robert Mitchell, London 1818, good cast border, engine-turned decoration, small panel to the lid with well-engraved foxhound; together with a George IV snuff box, Thomas Smith, Birmingham 1824, all over engraved decorationLargest width: 8.2cm, weight: 7.1oz

Richard Cooke, London 1800, of circular conventional form, beaded borders, with matching snuffer; together with a snuff box, Edward Smith, Birmingham 1827, of rectangular form, cast thumbpiece, engraved cartouche Chamberstick diameter: 12cm, weight: 10oz

Three 19th Century agate and giltmetal/brass snuff boxes, 4-6cms wide; and another agate box of tubular form, with giltmetal mounts, 6.5cms. (4)

A 19th Century sycamore and specimen oak snuff box, by Charles Stiven & Sons, Laurencekirk, of concave rectangular form, the top inlaid with eleven specimens of oak, each inscribed with the provenance, including: oak from HMS Royal George, sunk 1782 and raised 1840, oak from Dunnottar Castle, oak from the Bellerophon Ship of War, oak from the ship brought over King William The III in 1688, oak from the White Tower of London 1067, oak from Shakespeare's House, Stratford upon Avon, oak from John Knox's House, Edinburgh, oak from Lord Nelson's Flagship Victory, part of Wallace's Tree or Elderslie oak, oak from Hebron in Palestine, and oak from Admiral Winter's ship taken at the battle of Camperdown, 10cms wide.

A George III tortoiseshell and silver pique rounded rectangular toothpick case, the hinged cover inlaid with swag and urn design, the cover enclosing a mirror, yellow metal gilt-metal thumb-piece, 9cms wide; a 19th Century tortoiseshell and gilt-metal pique work circular snuff box, the detachable lid inlaid with a basket of flowers, within pique, dot and wreath border, 6cms diameter; and a 19th Century tortoiseshell rectangular snuff box, within pique dot border, central floral panel and engraved initials, 8cms wide. (3)

A 19th Century silver book pattern snuff box, possibly Dutch, with engraved leaf decoration, 6.5 x 4.5cms; together with a small niello work snuff box, 4.8cms wide. (2)

Carved coquilla nut snuff box, first half 19th Century, probably Portuguese, the top with Royalty style crest, the front with an architectural doorway flanked by columns, floral decoration on the back and sides, 6 x 4 x 3.5cms high; together with a 20th Century Tunbridge ware box, in the form of a knife-box, 6cms high. (2)

Two fruitwood nut crackers, and a pewter snuff box19th centuryThe first in the form of a flintlock pistol with hinged 'barrel'; the second with one arm carved with birds and dated '1842', the other arm carved with a fish; the last of pewter and in the form of a double-barrelled flintlock pistol, the hinged lid with traces of owner's name, 11cm to 21cm (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com