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A cased Meerschaum pipe with a broken amber mouthpiece, together with a bone inlaid card case, a burr walnut card case and an ivory hinged snuff box.

ϒA silver and tortoiseshell oval snuff box, unmarked, early 18th century, the cover with piqué work on wood of a cartouche surmounted by a squirrel, scroll foliage and flowers with further squirrels and birds, plain sides and a tortoiseshell base, 8.3cm (3 1/4In) long ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information. 

Five silver small boxes and related, comprising: a Continental rectangular niello snuff box, possibly German, .900 standard, late 19th century, 8cm (3 1/4in) long; a George III rectangular snuff box by Thomas Harper I or Hobbs, London 1803, linear engraved and initialled N, 8cm (3 1/8in) long; an engine turned match book case by W. H. Manton Ltd, Birmingham 1938, applied with a naval coronet; two small pill boxes and a plated matchbox cover, engraved with a crest (6)

A French silver and niello rectangular snuff box, maker's mark illegible, 1838-1972 2nd standard, mid 19th century, the cover with 17th century figures with dogs, on a flowering scroll foliate ground, the sides with rural scenes, the base with a checker design, the interior gilt, 9.7cm (3 3/4in) long, 125g (4 oz) gross

A collection of silver and silver coloured small boxes and ornaments, mainly of recent manufacture, including: a Victorian oblong snuff box by William Summers, London 1872, engraved with a motto and two crests, 6cm (2 1/2in) long; an Edwardian sword bookmark by William J. Holmes, Birmingham 1902; two Italian enamelled snails and a standing cockerel, post 1968 .925 standard; a wheelbarrow, a watering can, a trug and various garden tools; three models of nuts, all filled; and other items

A novelty Victorian papier mache snuff box in the form of a dog poo c.1880

A 19th century carved cocquilla type snuff box (possibly French) c.1850

An Edwardian silver circular squeeze-action snuff box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1903

An early 19th century mother-of-pearl and white metal mounted snuff box, carved with shrimp and fish, 8cm wide, c.1810

An early 20th century silver green and black enamel snuff box with striped design, London import marks dated 1926, Stockwell & Co

A Continental white metal rectangular snuff box with copper inset lid, engraved with a pastoral scene of a piper with animals beneath a tree (a/f), 7cm

A Victorian silver snuff box, the hinged lid engraved 'Presented to David Anderson 1871', with engine turned decoration and a cartouche shaped border, Birmingham 1870 by Colen Hewer Cheshire, 3¾oz, 9cm W.

A collection of oriental items, to include a Chinese rectangular blue and white box and cover, snuff bottles, a brass cutter, an agate cat, a carving of Hanuman, a hardwood jewellery box containing Eastern silver coloured metal medallion etc.

Silver-mounted claret jug, selection of silver-plated items including two acorn pepperettes, snuff box, brass ornaments, wooden tea caddy and other items .

AN EARLY GEORGE IV PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF BOX of canted rectangular form, the cover inset with a panel of translucent, honey-colured agate, gilt interior, by Thomas Watson of Newcastle 1821; 2.8" (7.2 cms) long; 3.1 oz gross

A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX rectangular with engine-turned decoration, the cover inset with a mother of pearl panel, engraved with a portrait of Charles I in profile between an axe and a broken sceptre; clouds and a hand from heaven holding a crown above; the scales of justice, a broken crown, a sword and the book of Common Prayer, gilt interior, by C. Rawlings & W. Summers, London 1833; 2.75" (7 cms) long

A GEORGE II COPPER GILT SNUFF BOX of cartouche form with chased borders and an agate-inset cover, a small late 19th century rectangular gilt metal & agate snuff box, a modern enamelled copper box "Tynwald", a modern rectangular pill box by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1968 and an Italian oval pill box, initialled by G. Gabiati of Milan; the latter 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; 2.3 oz weighable silver (5)

A SMALL EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHINESE ENGRAVED SNUFF BOX shaped like a book, initialled, gilt interior, maker's mark "CLY", 1830-40, a pill box by Adie Bros. Birmingham 1935 and a pair of Victorian egg-shaped peppers with loaded bases, by E.H. Stockwell, London 1878/79; the snuff box 1.7" (4.2 cms) long; 2 oz weighable silver (4)

A GEORGE III ENGRAVED SNUFF BOX with a regular pattern of diaper-work squares all over, traces of gilding, gilt interior, by John Allen & Joshua Butler, London 1803; 2.5" (6.3 cms) long; 1.25 oz

AN EARLY GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX with a fluted cover, resembling a scallop shell with foliate scroll engraving by the hinge, by Isaac Park, London 1716; 3.1" (8 cms) long; 2 oz

A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVERGILT OBLONG SNUFF BOX with engraving, engine-turning and an applied floral boss on the cover, together with an engraved snuff box by George Unite, Birmingham 1897 and another by the same maker, Birmingham 1891l; the French box 3.25" (8.3 cms) long; 5.8 oz (3)

A RARE GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX of cartouche outline with three internal compartments and an engraved cover hinging open in three sections, gilt interiors, the base engraved with a vase of flowers and a rocaille shell above the inscription "A token of regard to the Rev. E. Sidney from his constant bearer John Parson August 1837", unmarked, English c.1725; 3.3" (8.25 cms) long; 3.25 oz

A GEORGE III SMALL ENGRAVED VINAIGRETTE resembling a book, gilt interior, by Cocks & Bettridge, Birmingham 1802 and a Victorian engine-turned snuff box with a vacant cartouche on the cover, a serpentine thumbpiece & gilt interior, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1846; the vinaigrette 1.1" (2 cms) long; 2.3 oz (2)

A MIXED LOT:- A pair of late Victorian miniature or toy "kitchen" peppers, by Joseph Witten, Birmingham 1897, a small rectangular gilt metal & glass snuff box, a George III gold-mounted ivory toothpick case, a George III barrel nutmeg grater (lacking grille), now converted to a vinaigrette (later piercing), and a Far Eastern oval box with a chased cover; the latter 1.75" (4.5 cms) long; 1.9 oz weighable silver (6)

A CHARLES II / JAMES II SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX heart-shaped, with a stand-away hinge and moulded borders, the cover inlaid with two herald angles supporting the royal crown above a decorative scroll and a heart-shaped cartouche, initialled "TR" conjoined and "R" over "P", unmarked, 1680-85; 3" (7.5 cms) long *It is likely that this box was made to commemorate the death of King Charles II.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY NORWEGIAN SNUFF BOX of cartouche form with a classical figural scene in relief on the cover, the base pricked "ASD", gilt interior, maker's mark "AS" Bergen 1793 and a late 18th / early 19th century Scandinavian vinaigrette with engraving, in the form of a pocket watch, initialled "JLD" (on a chain), maker's mark "IV" (struck twice); the snuff box 2.5" (6.5 cms) long; 3.9 oz (2)

A GEORGE III RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX curved to fit the pocket with a concealed hinge & a gilt interior, maker's mark "W.B", Birmingham 1806 together with two nickel-mounted wooden snuff boxes, a mounted miniature diary, a spoon and an Arts & Crafts mounted copper dish with rivets and three floral bosses; the latter 3.5" (9 cms) diameter; 1.6 oz weighable silver

AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY OVAL SNUFF BOX with a stand-away hinge, the cover with an inset tortoiseshell panel, inlaid & engraved with a radiating pattern of decorative straps, heightened with mother of pearl, gilt interior, unmarked c.1720; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 2.3 oz gross

A GEORGE I SILVER OVAL SNUFF BOX with reed borders and a "stand-away" hinge, the slightly dome cover engraved with a coat of arms* & crest within an elaborate baroque cartouche, gilt interior, probably by Edward Horne, London 1715; 3.3" (8.4 cms) long; 2 oz *Arms of Treweek or Treweeke of Penzance, Cornwall.

A VICTORIAN ENGRAVED SNUFF BOX inscribed "Bertie", by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1890, a combined whistle, pen knife & pencil with a swivel ring at one end, by Sampson, Mordan & Co., c.1900, and a very small porte-crayon; the box 2.1" (5.4 cms) long; 1.6 oz (3)

A SMALL EARLY 19TH CENTURY WOODEN SNUFF BOX carved as a right hand pinching together the thumb & forefinger, inlaid wire decoration, and a larger, later example carved as a left hand; the smaller one 2.9" (7.2 cms) long (2)

A GEORGE III SILVER "THUMBHOLE" SNUFF BOX boat-shaped with engraved borders, dual compartments & traces of gilding, gilt interiors, maker's mark only struck six times "GC", possibly for George Cowdery, London c.1780; 4.2" (10.6 cms) long; 3.6 oz

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY CIRCULAR PALE WOODEN "MISER'S"SNUFF BOX painted with flowers (paper lining), 1810-20 and a circular turned wooden "miser's" snuff box; the latter 3.5" (9 cms) diameter (2) *See Pinto, plate 366 B&C

A LATE 17TH CENTURY SILVER SNUFF BOX circular with a pull-off cover, stamped with a medallic portrait of King Charles I within the Latin inscription "CAROLUS.I.D.G.MAG.BRITANN.FRAN.ET.HIB.REX", the base with an engraved coat of arms*, unmarked, English 1690-1700; 2.5" (6.5 cms) diameter; 1.9 oz *Arms of Sudell of Preston, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

A GEORGE IV SNUFF BOX of rounded rectangular form with an agate-set cover, reeded borders and engine-turned fields, the cover interior initialled & dated "1858", gilt interior, by either Richard Sullivan or Robert Stevenson, London 1827; 3.25" (.3 cms) long; 5.6 oz gross

A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX in the form of a fox mask with textured fur, the hinged oval cover with engine-turning, a vacant rectangular cartouche and a chased floral border, gilt interior, by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1834; 3.2" (8.1 cms) long; 2 oz

A GEORGE III SMALL NOVELTY SILVER SNUFF BOX in the form of a recumbent lion, with a hinged base & gilt interior, by George Ashworth & Co., Sheffield 1812; 2.55" (6.5 cms) long; 0.85 oz Literature: Delieb, E: Silver Boxes pp.48 pl.100.

A GEORGE IV SILVERGILT RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX with engine-turning and a raised floral thumbpiece, the cover inset with a micro-mosaic plaque within a gold border, depicting Pliny's Doves, the gilt interior initialled "ADM from ELF Jan 1874", by Charles Rawlings, London 1828; 3.1" (7.8 cms) long; 5.8 oz gross

ADMIRAL LORD NELSON: A George III silvergilt memento-mori snuff box, rectangular with bands of acorns and bell-flowers in relief on the base and acorns around the sides in low relief, the cover embossed with the figures of Victory and Britannia lamenting over a memorial with the fallen hero's portrait by William Parker, London 1805; 3.2" (8 cms) long; 3.7 oz

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLAT RECTANGULAR STAMP CASE with a sliding cover & gem-set boss, by Ahronsberg Brothers, Birmingham 1910, an Edwardian stamp box on ball feet, by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1903, a book match holder, and a burr-wood snuff box; the latter 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; 2.1 oz weighable silver (4)

THREE SMALL LATE 20TH CENTURY BOXES:- An engraved snuff box with vacant circular cartouche on the cover with Jubilee marks for Birmingham 1977, a smaller box with raised borders, Birmingham 1973 and a small "Castle top" box, Birmingham 1973, all with gilt interiors; the largest one 2.5" (6.5 cms) long; 4.6 oz (3)

A GEORGE III MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX with reeded borders, the cover engraved with an oval cartouche & the initials "SC", gilt interior, maker's mark only, struck once in the cover, probably by Francis Harache; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long

A GEORGE II SCOTTISH SILVER SNUFF MULL of "upright" form and oval section, with moulded borders, the sides engraved with an upper & lower border of stylised fruiting vines, the cover engraved with a coat of arms and the base inscribed "Alexr. Givan", maker's mark only, struck once in the cover, by Samuel Telfer, Glasgow c.1750; 2.4" (6 cms) high; 2.8 oz *A mid 18th century silver snuff box, described as having been "used by Alexander Givan or Govan" was exhibited as item 1328 in the Exhibition Illustrative of Old Glasgow, held by the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1894 (Exhibition catalogue pp.270).

A GEORGE III SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX rectangular with rounded corners, the sides decorated with fruiting vines & the base with a pattern of acorns & oak leaves in low relief, the cover inset with a cast plaque with a classical scene depicting Hector & Andromache, by Joseph Ash, London 1809; 3" (7.6 cms) long; 5.25 oz

A QUEEN ANNE / GEORGE I SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX oval with a reeded border, "stand-away" hinge, the cover inset with a moulded tortoiseshell plaque depicting a portrait in profile of King Charles I in armour, the plaque signed "OB" for John Obrisset, gilt interior, 1715-1720; 3" (7.5 cms) long; 1.95 oz gross

A QUEEN ANNE / GEORGE I SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX oval with a reeded border and a "stand-away" hinge, the cover inset with a moulded tortoiseshell plaque depicting a portrait in profile of Queen Anne, the plaque signed "OB" for John Obrisset, the interior with the remains of a trade label, 1710-172-0; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 1.1 oz gross

A GEORGE IV SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX with engine-turning & raised floral borders, the cover inset with an embossed and chased plaque depicting a theatrical scene*, gilt interior, by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1828; 3.7" (9.4 cms) long; 6.95 oz *From an incident in Act II of Shakespeare's Henry VIII based on a painting by George Henry Harlow (1787-1819) entiled The Court for the Tryal of Queen Katherine.

LORD VISCOUNT WELLINGTON: A George III silver commemorative snuff box, rectangular and curved to fit the pocket, engraved on the cover with a profile portrait of Arhur Wellesley "LORD VISC.T WELLINGTON" within a laurel wreath, being crowned with another wreath by two winged cherubs, on a "pricked ground, the base engraved and inscribed with the battle honours "C. Rodrigo, Badajoz & Almeida", gilt interior, by Lea & Clark, Birmingham 1812; 2" (5 cms) long; 0.7 oz *This box was made to commemorate Wellington's success during the Peninsular War of 1807-14 in three key events: the taking of Almeida after it was abandoned by the French in May 1811, the capture of Ciudad Rodrigo in January 1812 and the storming of Badajoz in April 1811.

A GEORGE IV SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX with engine-turning, raised floral borders and a vacant cartouche on the base, the cover inset with a chased and embossed plaque depicting a rustic interior scene with peasants preparing & cooking food, gilt interior, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1828; 3.55" (9.2 cms) long; 5.8 oz

AN EARLY GEORGE II CIRCULAR SILVER SNUFF BOX with a reeded border & a slightly domed cover, engraved with a scrollwork cartouche, flanked by herm figures and with a central coat of arms*, gilt interior, maker's mark "FH" crowned (incuse), struck twice, by Francis Harache, London c.1735; 2.75" (7 cms) diameter; 2.4 oz *Arms of Hippisley of Cameley, Somerset and Stanton, Wiltshire; Warfield Grove, Berkshire: Lambourn Place Berkshire; Ston Easton, Somerset and Shobrooke Park, Devonshire.

A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX of trefoil outline with reeded borders, the cover inset with an overlaid and moulded tortoiseshell plaque*, the base initialled "MP" script, gilt interior, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1834 (contained in a fitted leather case); 3.2" (8 cms) long; 2.25 oz *The plaque depicts musicians, dancing figures and harlequin (from the Commedia dell'Arte) performing on a formal stage, with columns and arches. It was originally the cover of a tortoiseshell snuff box made in Italy, probably Venice 1725-30. Perhaps the original box was damaged but the cover was preserved for posterity by Nathaniel Mills in 1834.

A GEORGE III / IV SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL SNUFF BOX, oval with a pricked, Greek-key border around the cover and a central cartouche, initialled "RG" and crested, gilt interior, maker's mark only, struck once, by George Elder of Banff c.1820; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 1.7 oz gross

A GEORGE III SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX cast & chased in high relief to form the mask of satyr with small cabachon ruby eyes, the hinged cover engraved with a border of fruiting vines and inset with a drop-shaped, bloodstone panel, unmrked, English 1800-1820; 3" (7.5 cms) long; 2.4 oz * Delieb, E: Investing in Silver pp.108,109

A RARE GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER "PUZZLE-OPENING" SNUFF BOX oif plain, canted rectangular form, the cover with an engraved crest, gilt interior, by Robert Keay of Perth (RK, eagle, RK-struck inside base and inside cover), c.1800; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 3.3 oz

A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX circular with moulded sides and reeded borders, the pull-off cover set with a medallion by Regnier Arondeaux dated "1685", gilt interior, maker's mark only struck once in the "JW" gothic script below a crown, c.1720; 2.6"  (6.5 cms) diameter;  4.8 cms"The medallion commemorates the supremacy of King James II as rightful heir to the English throne and the execution of his nephew, James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth & Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll. Monmouth, the eldest of Charles II illegitimate sons, crowned himself King upon his father's death, believing that as a Protestant his claim would be upheld because of the unpopularity of his uncle, James, a Catholic. However Monmouth and his accomplice, Argyll, were beheaded for treason in 1685.

AN EARLY GEORGE II SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX with an engraved coat of arms* on the cover, gilt interior, unmarked, c.1730; 2.9" (7.2 cms) long *Arms of Ashley of Ashby Ledgers (Ashby St.Legers), Northamptonshire. Provenance: The Albert Collection No. 381.

A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX in the form of a book with formal engraving to resemble tooling, initialled "A.JAR.R" along the edge of the cover, gilt interior, unmarked, English 1720-25; 2.85" (7.2 cms) long

A VICTORIAN LARGE RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX with engine-turned decoration & a circular cartouche on the cover with engraved crest & monogram, gilt interior, by Robert Garrard, London 1860; 4.75" (12 cms) long; 9.4 oz

A GEORGE III SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX of rounded oblong form with a textured surface resembling wickerwork or basket weave, the interior inscribed "From a very affectionate friend", maker's mark "W?", London 1803; 3.2" (8 cms) long; 3.3 oz

A GEORGE IV REEDED RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX unusual in that it hinges open along an edge so that it can be used "upright" rather than flat, gilt interior, by Charles Rawlings, London 1828; 2" (5 cms) long; 1.4 oz