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Click here to subscribeSilver and foreign wares, comprising; a Middle Eastern heart shaped box and cover, the cover embossed with deities, otherwise scroll engraved, a rectangular snuff box with enamelled cover and oval glazed panel, detailed 800, a circular powder compact, the cover enamelled and with a portrait of a lady, detailed 800 and a silver gilt medallion, the reverse presentation inscribed, Birmingham 1922, (4).
An 18th century unmarked silver gilt tobacco box of oval form, engraved to the lid with armorial crest and motto "Nous Maintendrons" for the Duke of Suffolk, 7.5cms wide 79g.; an early 19th century French silver snuff box of rectangular form, 1819-1838 standard mark, remains of mask and floral decoration, 8cms wide, 82g. (2)
An early 19th century white metal and tortoiseshell oval snuff box and cover, inscribed "James Burnell Mere Wiltshire" and faintly engraved with a masted ship, 10cms wide; a larger 19th century oval white metal and tortoiseshell box, lid with central plaque engraved with enjoined initials, 15cms wide. (2)
An Edwardian silver snuff-box, of oval form, engraved with three-leaf clovers and inlaid with green hardstones, 77g, maker William J Holmes, Birmingham 1903, 9.8cm. No splits or repairs.Several minor dents to side.Some light scratches to green hardstones.Minor bend to top, but hinge is good and closes well.Generally good with modest age/handling wear only.
A George III gilt metal and agate inset snuff-box, of shaped oval form, having waisted band chased with C-scrolls and flowers, with polished agate inset hinged cover and base, 6cm. Agate to top with no chips or cracks, well polished.Agate to underside with approx. 1cm fine surface scratch.Gilt good with minor tarnishing to extremities only.Hinge good, cover closes well.A very good example.
A mid-18th century French gilt metal and porcelain set snuff-box, of oval form, the cover enamel decorated with cherubs amidst a river landscape, the waisted and domed body chased with leaves and flowers, 5.7cm. Porcelain with several small cracks to edge at 7-8 o’clock, but no losses apparent.Some handling wear and fading to porcelain.Some gilt wear to extremities.Otherwise no apparent faults.
A mid-18th century gilt metal snuff-box, of waisted rectangular form, the cover set with five enamelled porcelain portrait plaques within filigree worked border, the frieze chased with C-scrolls, shells and flowers, plain interior, 7.5cm. Porcelain panel to upper right corner is cracked.Porcelain panel to upper left corner is scratched.Filigree work appears complete.Front edge of cover pitted and slightly bent.Obvious gilt wear to extremities and underside.Otherwise no apparent faults.
William IV engine turned silver rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover having an oak leaf and acorn border, the underside of the cover with presentation inscription 'This box is presented to Mr James Frederick Blake as a token of the respect and gratitude for his long and able service in the Office of Honorary Secretary to the Commercial Society Prince of Wales, Banner St, St Luke's, by his brother members', 8cm wide, 3.7oz approx, housed in a Morocco outer case Condition: Engraved monogram to cover but this is relevant to the presentation inscription described - **General condition consistent with age
A good collection of vintage curios, the items to include buttons ( some war related ) cufflinks, pin badges ( some being enamelled ) mostly Red Cross, penknife, cigar cutter, Chinese pill box. Together with some advertising pieces, Guinness's lighter, Centenary of Melrose's famous Tea tea spoon, Chad Valley post box money box, snuff tin, Waterman pen. Also included is a small selection of silver items, thimble, locket, pendants and matchbox cover.
A group of silver small boxes and related, including: a George III tea pot stand by John Robins, London 1798, rectangular with incurved angles; an Edwardian engraved envelope stamp case by Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham 1904; a late Victorian vesta case by George Unite & Sons, Birmingham 1896; a cured rectangular card case by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1898; a pair of small sweet baskets; a snuff box and a cigarette case; and a pair of plated navette pedestal sauce tureens and covers
A collection of small silver, including: Dunhill, a silver cased Unique lighter by Alfred Dunhill & Sons, London 1946; a late Victorian silver gilt and wrythen moulded clear glass spirit flask by Norman Marshall, London 1893, monogrammed; a wine taster by John Henry Odell, London 1975, of typical form; an enamelled Hawker Hunter circular ashtray by Turner & Simpson Ltd, Birmingham 1956, 13.7cm (5 3/8in) diameter; a silver baluster dressing table box by Robert Pringle & Sons, London 1917, engraved from the Mothers Union, Gibraltar; another plated; a George III plain curved snuff box by John Thropp, Birmingham 1809, the interior gilt; four other small boxes; and other items
A George IV silver rectangular snuff box by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1827, the cover engraved Presented to Mr Hugh Brown By his Sons 9th Sep. 1835 within an engine turned border, a flowering foliate chased thumbpiece, the sides linear decorated, the base engine turned, the interior gilt, 8.5cm (3 1/4in) long, 83g (2.7 oz)
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