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Lot 382
From a local tobacconist shop (C. Sealey) that closed in the early 1990s, shop and display merchandise dating from the turn of the 20th Century. A box containing price tags, spill makers in their original packs, flip-open cigarette dustbin/ashtrays (in original packs), Meerschaum pipes in original display box, miscellaneous pipes, flints in original packets, tins etcs and Dutch Tobacco display jar complete with contents in original trade pack together with a string of snuff bags. See next lots. Provenance from the vendor, the owner of the tobacconist's daughter
Lot 1191
A Silver-Mounted Blue Aventurine Glass Snuff-Box, Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1780, cartouche shaped and with fluted sides, the hinged cover set with a blue aventurine glass panel, simulating lapis lazuli, 7cm wide Aventurine, or goldstone, glass was originally invented in Italy in the 17th century and has been used in place of hardstones throughout the 18th and into the 19th century. Other examples of its use to simulate lapis lazuli include on another snuff-box, with marks for London, 1743 (Bonhams, London, 6 October 2010, lot 259) and on a necessaire (offered Christie's, Amsterdam 22 June 2011, lot 474).
Lot 1190
A Swiss Gold and Enamel Snuff-Box, Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1820, Possibly for the Turkish Market, oval, the base and hinged cover scalloped and enamelled en grisaille with flowers on a black ground, the sides and inside of the cover similarly decorated, 8cm wide, gross weight 3oz 3dwt Other similar examples to the present snuff-box are known, including one of similar shape and also centrally enamelled with an array of flowers painted en grisaille which is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (17.190.1143). That example however has polychrome flowers painted on the rays and is further painted with the Tughra of Sultan Mahmud II. An example of very similar form and with similar enamel was sold Sotheby's, New York, 19 October 2017, lot 84.
Lot 108
An unusual early 20th century novelty silver snuff-box in the form of an American football, with hinged cover, gilt-washed interior, and edged detail, maker Henry Williamson Ltd, Birmingham 1905, with stamped RD number 469977 verso, 9 x 6cmCondition: Approx 5x5mm surface dent to underside, towards top left hand corner. Large dent at left hand front edge, with two further conforming dents further on. Mid-sized dent to back right hand edge. Further smaller dents particularly to outer edges. General handling wear, light surface scratches and tarnishing throughout. Hinged mechanism good. Cover sits a little proud at front edge.
Lot 110
An Arts & Crafts silver snuff-box in the form of a Gothic Revival chest, applied strapwork decorated, the hinged cover with polished hardstone inset central cabochon, maker C. & Co, Birmingham 1904, 8 x 4.8 x 2.9cmCondition: Doesn’t sit entirely flat, small wobble when handled. Hinged mechanism good. Fold to top right hand front corner of cover resulting in small imbalance to front edge of cover. General handling wear and tarnishing throughout. A few small exterior surface scratches. Gilt interior now well worn.
Lot 135
A RUSSIAN SILVER NIELLO SNUFF BOX possibly marked for Moscow & 84, of rounded rectangular form, the niello on the hinged cover depicting a scene of two male and female figures amid foliage in a castle garden, the underside depicting a female figure with a basket of fruit in a similar scene, 8.7cm x 5.2cm, 107.2gms Condition Report: Available upon request
Lot 174
Antique Period Collection of Small Silver Items ( 5 ) Items In Total. Comprises 1/ Edwardian Sterling Silver Swivel Handle Small Footed Dish. Hallmarked Sheffield 1905. 5 Inches - 12.5 cm Diameter. 2/ Danish 19th Century Nice Quality Embossed Silver Hand Mirror of Small Proportions, Depicting Figures In a Yard Playing Musical Instruments. 4.5 Inches - 11.25 cm High, Excellent Condition In All Aspects. 3/ Edwardian Period Ladies Sterling Silver Pin Needle Holder with Engraved Decoration. Hallmark Birmingham 1905, 2 Inches - 5 cm Long. 4/ 1960's Small Silver Vase, Hallmark Birmingham 1963, Height 3.75 Inches - 9.40 cm. 5/ Georgian Silver and Copper Hinged Snuff Box Set with a George II Coin to Center of Cover.
Lot 111
Two cinnabar lacquer-style snuff bottles and a small hardwood box inset with jadeThe bottles each of flattened oviform and carved to each side with figures at various pursuits amidst architecture and before background landscapes (damages), each 7.5cm high, together with a rectangular huali box with lift off top inset with a pierced jade plaque depicting bamboo and foliage. 9.7cm wide.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 128
An 18th century French three-colour gold oval snuff box, very worn pre revolution marks, the cover and base with basket of fruit in an oval panel, on an engine turned ground with a flower and foliate border, the sides similar, 6.5cm long, 89g Property from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester.
Lot 25
A late George III silver gilt table snuff box by John Linnit & William Atkinson, London 1814, rounded rectangular, the cover with a tavern scene in relief within rococo C-scroll borders, the sides and base engine turned, 8.2cm (3 1/8in) long, 149g (4.8 oz) Property from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester.
Lot 63
A George IV 18 carat gold presentation snuff boxby Alexander J Strachan, London 1829 Rectangular polished edges and engine-turned panelled sides, interior inscribed 'Presented by the Burgesses of Swansea with the Freedom of their Borough to their worthy and respected Member John Henry Vivian Esquire 8th August 1834', length 7.5cm, weight 114gms.Footnotes:John Henry Vivian FRS (1785 – 1855) was a Welsh industrialist and politician.He owned copper mining, copper smelting and trading businesses in Swansea, Liverpool, Birmingham and London. Between 1832 and 1855 he sat as Member of Parliament for Swansea District. A statue of him is in Ferrara Square, SwanseaFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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