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Click here to subscribeA late Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with engraved initials 'G.R.' within a scroll decorated border, Birmingham 1892, 5.25 x 4 x 1.5cm, approx 50g (af).Additional InformationThe whole box is very tired, there is a split to the back near the hinge, heavy wear throughout. The lid does not close properly and old solder repairs to the cover.
An Austrian silver snuff box of rectangular form, with engine turned and relief decorated cover, with gilt interior, possibly by Stephan Mayerhofer & Carl Klinkosche, length 8.5cm, approx 3.8ozt/119g.Additional InformationMinimal wear, light scratches to the interior, overall good condition.
JOSEPH GLOSTER; an Elizabeth II hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with repoussé floral decoration surrounding a lozenge shaped vacant cartouche and gilded interior, Birmingham 1970, length 5.5cm, approx 1.2ozt/37g.Additional InformationThe hinge cover is slightly sticking, when closed the hinge does spring back open slightly, light scratches and minimal wear.
An Indian white metal snuff box of oval form with cast and filigree applied decoration, unmarked, length 5.5cm, and a further white metal snuff box with chased floral detail, indistinct marks to rim, possibly by V, length 5cm, approx 2.35ozt/73g.Additional InformationGeneral wear, minor dinting, especially to the Indian example.
A Victorian silver plated snuff box of rectangular form, length 5.75cm, and a larger example with engraved detail and engraved initials to the hinged lid, length 6.75cm (2).Additional InformationBoth actions work or though not so tight on the smaller box, heavy tarnishing throughout, surface scratches and wear. The larger box, the lid is slightly sprung.
An Edwardian hallmarked silver sprung action snuff box of oval form the lid engraved with initials 'ECB', diameter 9.5cm, approx 3.2ozt/100g.Additional InformationThere are dents to the sides where people have been over exuberant with releasing the spring action, also a couple of dents to the base, a small crease line to the lid, tarnishing, toning and scratches throughout.
Y PORTRAIT MINIATURE SNUFF BOX 18TH CENTURY the circular box covered in gold and black striped vellum, with a tortoiseshell interior; the lid mounted with an ivory watercolour portrait miniature of a boy with white powdered hair, wearing a white cravat and black coat in against a cloudy sky (portrait 3.3cm x 2.8cm; box 5.7cm diameter) Footnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
A quantity of desk items including a Bakelite double inkwell and pen tray with two pens, two cigarette boxes including a pewter one of Classical design, the other Oriental-style with chrysanthemums, a Preston Guild 1922 gun metal snuff box, also a modern Japanese vase and a Corgi James Bond 007 Citroen 2CV diecast car, boxed (6).
A ladies' Swarovski 'Crystal Time' watch with grey strap, boxed with booklet and certificate and a quantity of various fashion watches including Swatch, also an ARP whistle, snuff box, cap badge, coins, etc. CONDITION REPORT The seller states that the watch was a present and hasn't been worn.
An early 19th century French bois durci snuff box, with gold inlaid decoration, the lid inset with a reverse painted glass panel of figures beside a river, tortoiseshell lined, diameter 3in.CONDITION: Overall in good condition, some slight discolouration to the underside with loss of some of the gold inlay around the foot rim and a small chip to the foot rim, internally very good.
An early Victorian silver and enamel rectangular snuff box, by Robert Garrard II, with engraved scroll decoration, the lid with inset oval panel depicting a castle in landscape scene, London 1838, 85mm, gross 5.5 oz.CONDITION: Faint hairline crach to the enamel. Damage to the enamel towards the left cornet(cracks & small chips). Some scratched elsewhere also. Minor scuffs to the silver in the centre of the underside of the base.
A mid 19th century Scottish silver, hardstone and foil backed cabochon set snuff box/vesta, makers mark only for David Crichton Rait, Edinburgh, circa 1850, 45mm, gross 33 grams.CONDITION: One of the inset stones is quite chipped around the edges. Small ding to lid interior. Condition is otherwise good.
A George II silver gilt snuff box, of cartouche form and embossed with figures amid scrolls, indistinct maker's mark, London, 1754, 71mm, 76 grams.CONDITION: Visible waer to the gilding in places. Possible old small repair to the hinge on the back. Some wear to the raised features on the lid. A few minor scratches and a coupke of dings. Most marks clear.
Extremely rare and in excellent quality silver snuff box made by Norbert Heylbrouck sr. Ghent and engraver silversmith Joannes van Erven with maker's mark: lion going to the left. Snuff box dated 1732-1749. Length 10 cm width 7.5 cm height 1.7 cm. Mythological images from Métamorphose dOvide and Rondeux 1676 by Isaac de Bensérade:"Apollo tending the sheep and cows of Admetus"; and "Pandora's Box"This silver snuff box is depicted and described in detail in Ghendtsche Tydingen - Magazine of the Local History and History Circle Ghent - January / February 2016More than coincidentally the significance of the mythological depictions used seems to be related to the two dramatic highlights in Heylbrouck's life. (sentenced to death and pardoned by the Archduchess Maria-Elisabeth of Austria 1680-1741). It should come as no surprise if Heylbrouck dedicated or even donated this snuff box to her in gratitude before her death in 1741.Provenance: Collection Claeys / Szprycer Ghent; Private collection Belgium 1977; Private collection Netherlands 1986; Private collection Netherlands 2006.
A CONTINENTAL SILVER SNUFF BOX, import mark, Dix Jewellery Ltd, London 1987, the hinged cover chased with one man and his dog, 6.4cm long; together with A SILVER QUEEN VICTORIA COMMEMORATIVE BOX, by Charles S Green & Co Ltd, London 1984, circular, 4.3cm diameter; and AN ELIZABETH II SILVER DISH, by Barker Ellis Silver Co, Birmingham 1973, leaf-form, 9cm long. (3) Gross 3.7 troy ounces
SNUFF BOX. A Georgian unmarked silver plate mussel shell snuff box. The hinged cover engraved with initials. Unmarked. Length 7cm. 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.
A GEORGE III SILVER AND PATTERNED GREY STONE SNUFF BOX, c.1797, hallmarks missing, makers mark rubbed, of oval form, with presentation inscription on the bottom Patrick Teare of Tralee Esq., Co. Kerry. For thy public spirit and thy domestic virtues from the Landowner and farming Community of Tralee [...] 20th October 1797 6.5 cm wide
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