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Lot 106
18th Century/early 19th Century enamelled metal and porcelain figural snuff box in the form of a crinoline woman surreptitiously sitting on her potty. Gilt metal mounted, hinged cover. 9cm high.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Appearing unmarked. No significant damage noted. Ware with age, notably to gilding. 8 cm high approximately.
Lot 888
A papier mache snuff box of rectangular form, transfer printed with Chinese garden scenes to the panels, width 9cm, together with a circular red lacquered box detailed with two temple lions, width 10cm, a Japanese cigarette case detailed with a scene of Mount Fuji, width 12cm and a late 20th Century Chinese resin figure of an oxen, width 7.5cm, S/D. (4)
Lot 93
George III - Fine Quality Horn and Ivory / Bone Hinged Rectangular Shaped Snuff Box. The Cover Overlaid with Ivory / Bone Surrounded with a Marquise Horn Shaped Stepped Mount, With Applied Silver Figure Above. Nice Quality and Condition. 3 Inches - 7.5 cm In length. Excellent Condition - Please Confirm with Photo.
Lot 50
A GROUP OF MAUCHLINE 'TARTAN WARE' LATE 19TH CENTURY comprising a CRIBBAGE BOX, 12cm long and a ROWENTREES CHOCOLATE BOX, 10.5cm across in Stuart tartan; a REEL BOX, in Prince Charlie tartan, 6.5cm high; a CRIBBAGE BOX, in Chisholm tartan, 26.5cm long; a CIGAR BOX, in McLean tartan, 15.5cm long; and a SNUFF BOX, in Campbell tartan, by Smith of Mauchline, 7.5cm across (6) Note: The success of 'Mauchline Ware' owes its fame, in part, to the Smiths of Mauchline initially manufactured by brothers, Andrew and William Smith, who produced wares from the 1820s. It became an industry which was to dominate the market for wooden souvenirs during most of the Victorian era. During the course of the 19th century the factory developed new pieces, shapes and sizes and finishes. The company responded to the new Victorian taste for holidays and souvenirs, as commercial railways were developed and seaside trips became increasingly popular and their wares were despatched to all parts of the British Isles, Europe, North and South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The Smiths' innovations ensured the success of their business and earned them The Royal Warrant, enabling them dominate the 'fancy goods' market. The business rejuvenated the local economy in Mauchline, and inspired many other makers of similar wares in Scotland until its closure in the 1930s
Lot 530
A GEORGE IV SNUFF BOX JOHN MCKAY, EDINBURGH 1824, of standing rectangular form with rounded ends, the body with chased borders of flowers within rococo scrolls, the flush hinged cover similar decorated and with crest and motto, the inside gilded and with presentation inscription to cover 'Presented to James Innes Esqr in token of regard 27 May 1826' 5.8cm high, 3.3oz
Lot 571
A MAUCHLINE SNUFF BOX OF JACOBITE INTEREST 19TH CENTURY the round wooden snuff box painted to cover with man on horseback in front of a gathered army, inscribed below 'Wha wouldna follow thee, Bonnie Prince Charlie' 8cm diameter Note: Although the scene to the cover does not at first appear Jacobite, the motto relates to a pro Jacobite song by James Hogg and arranged for piano forte by Niel Gow, where the first verse ends 'Charlie, Charlie, wha wadna follow thee? King of the Highland Hearts, Bonnie Prince Charlie'
Lot 71
A GROUP OF MAUCHLINE 'TARTAN WARE' 'MCPHERSON' TARTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY comprising EIGHT NAPKIN RINGS, 5cm diameter; TWO BEZIQUE SCORE COUNTERS, 7.5cm long; a STRAIGHT EDGE RULER, 15cm long; a TOOTHPICK BOX, 6cm high; a CYLINDRICAL BOX, 15.5cm long; and a SNUFF BOX, the cover with applied decoration, 7.5cm diameter (14)
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