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TWO 19TH CENTURY HORN SNUFF BOXES of rounded rectangular form with hinged covers and a late 18th century horn snuff box of Humpherson-type with a silver hinge & hook & eye fastener; the latter 4.2" (10.5 cms) long (3)

AN EARLY 18T CENTURY GILT-METAL MOUNTED BLOND HORN SNUFF BOX circular with a pressed decorative boss in the centre of the cover, and a small detail on the base; 2.55" (6.5 cms) diameter

A LATE 19TH CENTURY IRISH HORN SNUFF BOX in the form of a hoof with a pique-work deer and "KILLARNEY LAKES" on the cover, and a hoof snuff box with a copper hinge & oval cartouche; the latter 3.9" (9.6 cms) long (2)

A LATE 18TH CENTURY GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX circular moulded decoration to resemble engine-turning, with a shell & scroll thumbpiece, unmarked; 2.0" (7.4 cms) diameter

AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY OVAL, MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX with inlay and set mother of pearl birds, flowers & animals, with a "stand-a-way" hinge, unmarked 1720-30; 3.25" (8.3 cms) long

A LATE 18TH CENTURY SILVERGILT OVAL SNUFF BOX with reed borders, slightly concaved sides and a carved jasper plaque inset into the cover, depicting classical figures at a feasting table, unmarked, except for an early 19th century Prussian storage mark (for Prague 1806-1824); 3" (7.5 cms) long; 2.5 oz gross

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY GILT-METAL MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, the cover inside with the portrait of a lady wearing a bonnet, 1800-1810; 2.8" (7.2 cms) long

AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL OVAL SNUFF BOX with a stand-away hinge, the cover inlaid and inset with mother of pearl pieces and heightened with engraving, unmarked, 1710-1720; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long

A 19TH CENTURY PALE YELLOW COLOURED HORN SNUFF BOX rectangular with an inlaid mixed metal vase of flowers and pellets on the cover within a gilt border; 3.3" (8.5 cms) long

A 19TH CENTURY HORN SNUFF BOX rectangular with a tortoiseshell veneered cover, another with rounded ends, another with inlay work on the cover and a smaller example inset with ivory and a grid of brass wires on the cover; the latter 2.75" (7 cms) long (4)

A GEORGE IV / WILLIAM IV RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX with concaved sides, chased borders and chased scrollwork on the cover, initialled "RR", gilt interior, by Thomas Parkes, Birmingham c.1830 (date letter mis-struck); 2.8" (7.2 cms) long; 2.5 oz

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX with convex sides, maker's mark "J.Z", Vienna 1925-35; 3.1" (8 cms) long; 2.2 oz gross

AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL OVAL SNUFF BOX with a pique-work design on the cover, unmarked, 1715-20; 3" (7.5 cms) long

A GEORGE IV SMALL ENGINE-TURNED VINAIGRETTE with raised borders and a vacant cartouche on the cover, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1829 together with a Continental silvergilt box, monogrammed, with import marks for London 1926 and a plated snuff box; the latter 2" (5 cms) long; 1.1 oz weighable silver (3)

A GEORGE IV SMALL PROVINCIAL MOTHER OF PEARL-MOUNTED SNUFF BOX with a "hatched" cover and initialled base, by John Law, Sheffield c.1825 (no date letter) and a George III navette-shaped patch box with an engraved shield cartouche, maker's make only, by Cocks & Bettridge, Birmingham 1790; the latter 1.6" (4 cms) long; 1 oz (2)

A 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN NIELLOWORK SNUFF BOX with gilt interior, Moscow 1886 and a late 19th century Russian neillowork, two-piece buckle with a dagger clasp & State marks for 1896-1908; the latter 3.75" (9.5 cms) long; 6.5 oz (3)

A 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN SMALL SILVERGILT & NIELLOWORK SNUFF BOX with an architectural scene on the cover & base, marks partially unclear, maker's mark "IK" (Cyrillic), 1840-60; 2.25" (5.8 cms) long; 1.3 oz

A CONTINENTAL METAL SNUFF BOX, a miniature portrait, a Chinese enamel box and two enamel boxes in the form of dogs

A TORTOISESHELL & SILVER GILT TWO-HANDLED CUP 1908; 9 cms high, a french silver box with enamel medallion c.1910 and an 18th century shell snuff box with enamel cover (much damaged) (3)

AN ONYX & LAPIS VESTA BOX with silver mounts hallmarked 1909, an enamel snuff box, the cover inscribed "Take this for a Kiss", two other boxes & a medallion dated 1902 (5)

A SILVER SNUFF BOX engine turned, the cover set with a miniature portrait within lapis surround; 10.5 cms (def) and an ivory snuff box, the cover set with a miniature portrait of a lady beside a vase of flowers, early 19th century, 7.5 cms dia. (def)

A GROUP OF CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL ITEMS including a box lid with figures smoking & drinking; 13 x 6.5 cms, two snuff box lids and a box of games counters, all 18th century

A QUEEN ANNE SILVER SNUFF BOX cartouche-shaped with a slightly domed cover, engraved with a decorative cartouche with scrolls, garlands, scalework and a mask, the centre with a script cypher, the base initialled & dated "A.L" over "1705", maker's mark only "MW", c.1705; 2.7" (6.7 cms) long; 1.6 oz

A GEORGE II SILVER MOUNTED TERRAPIN SHELL OR CARAPACE SNUFF BOX with a shaped thumbpiece and a slightly domed, plain, navette-shaped cover, gilt interior, maker's mark only "P.W" (script), struck once, possibly by Peter Werritzer, London c.1740; 3.85" (9.8 cms) long

A QUEEN ANNE SILVER OVAL SNUFF BOX with a "stand-away" hinge, the cover engraved with a coat of arms within a scrolled circular cartouche, the base scratched "BW", maker's mark only (struck twice) and another indistinct mark struck once in between, by William Fleming, London c.1710; 3.1" (8 cms) long; 1.5 oz

A GEORGE II SILVER SNUFF BOX cartouche-shaped with repousse-work fruit, flowers & scrolls on the cover, the base scratched "SW", gilt interior, by William Lestourgeon, London 1753; 2.95" (7.5 cms) long; 2.4 oz

A LATE GEORGE II SILVER DUAL COMPARTMENT SNUFF BOX boat-shaped, with twin hinged covers, each with border engraving and a chequer band to conceal the hinge, crested, gilt interiors, by William Lestourgeon, London 1758; 4" (10.2 cms) long; 3.5 oz

A GEORGE III SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX oblong with engine-turning and cast leaf borders around the cover and base, the sides with a frieze of acorns & oak leaves in relief, the cover centred by an oval cartouche enclosing a classical battle scene, rose-coloured gilt interior, by Daniel Hockley, London 1810; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 5.6 oz

A GEORGE III SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX rectangular with rounded corners, concaved sides, engine-turning and applied Greek-key borders, the cover with a coaching scene depicting a mail coach drawn by four horses racing through a hilly landscape, by A.J. Strachan, London 1806; 3" (7.6 cms) long; 3.4 oz

A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX of irregular form, with an inset tortoisehell base, the cover engraved with a wreath cartouche flanked by a pricked ground and inscribed "Joshua Fitch Town Mill Halstead Essex", gilt interior, by William Ellerby, London 1816; 3" (7.5 cms) long

A LATE GEORGE II SILVER SNUFF BOX shaped rectangular with moulded sides, the slightly domed cover embossed with a profile portrait of Oliver Cromwell above the date "1658"*, maker's mark only "I.B" (struck three times), unascribed c.1658; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 1.7 oz *This box was probably made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Cromwell.

A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX of shaped rectangular form, also curved to fit the pocket, engraved with a regular pattern of zig-zag lines alternately plain or pricked, vacant oval cartouche, gilt interior, by T. Phipps & E. Robinson, London 1806; 2.55" (6.5 cms) long; 1.8 oz

A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX shaped and engraved to resemble a turtle shell, the underside with a concealed hinged cover, engraved with a Greek-key pattern and a border of acorns & oak leaves on a pricked ground, gilt interior, by Matthew Linwood, Birmingham 1804; 2.25" (5.7 cms) long; 1.6 oz

A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX rectangular with rounded sides, the cover engraved with a formal border of florets enclosing a winged sphinx, two grotesque creatures, a star and crescents on a matt ground, the base similarly engraved, the ends initialled "JM" and "SW" and inscribed "John Moore", gilt interior, by William Pugh, Birmingham 1808; 3" (7.5 cms) long; 1.9 oz

A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX of rounded rectangular form engraved all of with matting, formal motifs, a winged sphinx, serpents and other mythological creatures, inspired by ancient Egyptian art and hieroglyphics, gilt interior, initialled "CB" to "AG", by Joseph Ash, London 1807; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 1.6 oz

A GEORGE II SILVER TRIPLE SNUFF BOX of shaped circular outline with three compartments and three hinged covers, each chased with a different standing, theatrical figure against a matt ground, gilt interior, the base rounded and engraved on one section with the crest and coronet of a Viscount, unmarked, 1740-1750; 3" (7.7 cms) diameter; 4.6 oz

A GEORGE IV SILVER ENGINE-TURNED SNUFF BOX rounded and curved to fit the pocket with an applied gold cartouche, a flush hinge and a chased thumbpiece, the ends chased with a dog flushing a fox and game birds, gilt interior, by John Jones, London 1828; 3.3" (8.5 cms) long; 3 oz

A GEORGE III SILVER BRIGHT-CUT SNUFF BOX of rounded rectangular form, profusely decorated, with alternating decorative bands around the sides, the cover with cornucopiae, a basket of fruit and floral festoons on a rayed ground with a central oval cartouche, initialled, the base with a rayed & pelleted ground and a central floral cartouche, gilt interior, by T. Phipps & E. Robinson, London 1793; 3.75" (9.5 cms) long; 3.1 oz

A GEORGE III ENGRAVED SILVER SNUFF BOX in the form of a portmanteau, rounded oblong with a faux handle at each end, the cover with a concealed hinge, engraved with an oval panel enclosing a winged putto with a vacant oval shield, flanked by two further panels of classical female dancers, the base similarly engraved with three oval panels; doves drinking flanked by two floral sprays, gilt interior by T. Phipps & E. Robinson, London 1802; 3.2" (8.1 cms) long; 2.7 oz

A GEORGE II SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX heart-shaped with chased sides, the cover with a pique-work scene; a country village with a "topped" heart on a building in the centre ground & a sun in splendour below the motto "RIEN DIMPUR NE MINFLAME" (nothing impure inflames me, unmarked, c.1740; 3" (7.7 cms) long

A GEORGE II SILVER SNUFF BOX heart-shaped with reeded sides, an agate-set cover and chased border work, gilt interior, maker's mark only, by Lewis Morel, London c.1740; 2.5" (6.5 cms) long

A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX rectangular with rounded corners and moulded borders, the cover engraved with a symetrical design of mural scrolls and two bands of hatching (one concealing the hinge), the base scratched "M*S", maker's mark only "WI", struck once, possibly by Starling Wilford, London c.1720; 2.6" (6.7 cms) long; 1.7 oz

A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX rectangular with reeded borders, the cover with engraved borderwork and a central linear design with scroll adornment, struck once with a lion passant & three times with a maker's mark, "WI" (in the heart-shaped shield), probably for Micah Wilkins (Grimwade No. 3186), London 1720-1725; 2.85" (7.3 cms) long; 1.9 oz

A GEORGE I / II SILVER PARCELGILT SNUFF BOX of cartouche form with plain moulded borders, the slightly domed cover engraved with a husk and radiating strapwork interspersed with squirrels, portrait busts and a bird, gilt interior, struck only with a maker's mark, "F.N", unascribed, 1725-1730; 2.7" (6.8 cms) long; 1.4 oz *Provenance: The Albert Collection No. 254.

A GEORGE I / II SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX navette-shaped with two small "stand-away" hinges, the cover inlaid with engraved pique-pose decoration; a musician serenading a shepherdess within a border of cornucopiae, doves, squirrels and baskets of flowers, unmarked, 1725-1735; 2.8" (7.3 cms) long

A GEORGE I SILVER-MOUNTED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX in the form of a book with formal engraving, the spine titled "The Dayly Practic", gilt interior, unmarked, c.1720; 2.6" (6.6 cms) long

A GEORGE II SILVER-MOUNTED OAK SNUFF BOX circular with a circular plaque on the cover, engraved with a three-masted man-o-war & the inscriptions "Centurion G: Anson Praef", the sides inscribed "Altera quae vehat Argo 1740 Delectos Heroas", gilt interior, maker's mark only (struck twice), possibly by Peter Werritzer (Grimwade No. 3756), London c.1745; 2.5" (6.4 cms) diameter *This box may have been made to celebrate George Anson's triumphant return to England aboard the Centurion with plundered Spanish treasure totalling £500,000. He landed back in London on 15th June 1744 after leaving in 1740 to attack the Spanish on the Pacific coast of Latin America, during this period he suffered the loss of five of his squadron of six ships and the lives of over six hundred men.

A QUEEN ANNE / GEORGE I SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX navette-shaped, with a "stand-away" hinge, the cover inset with a dark tortoiseshell plaque, moulded in relief with a portrait in profile of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, by John Obrisset & signed "O.B", the box unmarked, 1710-1720; 3.1" (7.9 cms) long

A GEORGE II / III SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX with a repousse-work rocaille cartouche on the cover, engraved in the centre with a coat of arms*, gilt interior, maker's mark only "IW" (gothic), probably Scottish, possibly by John Welsh, Edinburgh c.1760; 3.2" (8.1 cms) long *The Arms are probably those of Pearson quartering MacNamara.

A GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX with engraved & pricked borders around the cover & mount, initialled "MS" (script) in the centre, by William Ritchie of Perth (double-headed eagle, WR), 1795-1800; 3.8" (9.7 cms) long

A GEORGE II SILVER SNUFF BOX cartouche-shaped with a repousse-work cover, representing Diana at her toilet within rocaille surround, the base scratched "A.W", gilt interior, maker's mark only (struck twice), by Francis Harache, London c.1745

A GEORGE IV SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX rectangular with reeded sides and base, the cover chased with a classical interior scene depicting Achilles remonstrating with Agamemnon over Briseis within a formal, leaf border, gilt interior, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1826; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 2.6 oz

A GEORGE IV SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX rectangular with engine-turning and a raised floral thumbpiece, the cover with a cast and chased panel with two classical portrait profiles, perhaps representing Zeus and Hera (Jupiter and Juno) within a chased frame, gilt interior, by John Jones, London 1824; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 4.2 oz

A GEORGE IV SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX rectangular with engine-turning and raised floral borders, the cover embossed and chased with a classical scene depicting three armed warriors, a hound and two supplicant females in a woodland setting, gilt interior, by Lesdam, Vale and Wheeler, Birmingham 1826; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 4.8 oz

A GEORGE III SILVERGILT SNUFF BOX rectangular, with rounded corners and border engraving on the base, the cover cast with two seated female figures (representing age & experience and youth and inexperience) with a putto, within a border of fruit and vines, gilt interior, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1813; 3.1" (7.8 cms) long; 4.1 oz

Chinese bamboo brush pot, four small Chinese enamel dishes, Chinese enamel butterfly box, six snuff bottles, etc

Horn snuff box in the form of a bird, with a hinged lid opening to reveal a storage area

A Circular Wooden Snuff Box, 8.5cm Diameter

A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER "PATENT" VESTA CASE & COMBINED SNUFF BOX of plain rounded oblong form, with gilt interiors, by J. Gammage, Birmingham 1900; 2.7" (6.5 cms) long; 1.35 oz

A horn snuff box, brass caddy spoon and a Victorian gold plated lorgnette