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An Antique 19th Century hinged snuff box with fine engraving. Approx. 35 grams. Est. £30 - £40.

A silver snuff box. Birmingham 1887. Approx. 38 grams. Est. £40 - £60.

Victorian silver snuff box of two thirds oval shape with incised designs of scrolling foliage, by F W Turton Ltd, Birmingham 1897, 60g.  6cm x 4cm

Victorian silver snuff box of rectangular form with simulated tartan pattern to the body, inscription to shield cartouche reads ' Presented to the Revd R Williamson in token of gratitude...', by Francis Clark, Birmingham 1839, 113g.

George IV silver snuff box of rectangular cushioned shape having gilded interior, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1827, 61g.

William IV silver snuff box of rectangular form with sporting rifle design, by Francis Clark, Birmingham 1836, 68g

Victorian parcel gilt silver combination sovereign holder snuff box with allover incised scrolling floral decoration, by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1896, 47g.

Collection of various silver and white metal items comprising a white metal snuff box with repoussé decoration, a cased set of twelve tea knives with silver handles, a cased paste cocktail watch, a cased silver cruet set, pair of small silver tongs and a Victorian cased set of six silver spoons with matching sugar tongs, decorated with leaf handles and finials, indistinct marks to the reverse, 136g approx overall At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

Collection of miscellaneous items to include a novelty padlock stamped '14k', 70g approx overall, a white metal tas de vin with indistinct marks to the base of the handle, 14cm across, 181g approx overall, a silver plated 'Sherry' decanter label, a Georgian silver snuff box, with engine turned decoration and silver gilt interior, bearing marks for Daniel Hockley & Thomas Bosworth, London,1815, 6cm wide x 1.5cm high x 4cm deep, 53g approx overall, a Chinese Export silver spoon, with engraved decoration of a dragon, a pair of silver cufflinks, a silver plated letter opener, a Georgian silver snuff box, engraved 'Dadley, 1865', bearing marks for Thomas Bartleet, Birmingham, 1812, 19g approx overall etc At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

Tray of oddments to include: silver engraved cigarette case (2.6 troy oz approx.), glass dressing table jar with silver top, snuff box, pair of brass Sovereign scales marked 'Harrison' in original box etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

A late 19th/early 20th century Swiss? 935 standard silver snuff box, with moss agate inset cover, 76mm, gross weight 99 grams.**conditionreport** Overall condition is good.75mm wide, 52mm deep including tab, 17mm highPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A late William IV Scottish engine turned silver gilt rectangular snuff box, by James Nasmyth, with engraved crest, Edinburgh, 1837, 75mm. Total weight, 71.2g**conditionreport**Gilding beginning to wear in places. Hallmarks clear. Repair? to one corner. Small dent to two other corners. Total weight, 71.2gPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A late George III engine turned silver gilt rectangular snuff box, by William Snooke Hall, the cover with central oval classical scene, London, 1818, 77mm, 4.5oz.**conditionreport**Some wear to the gilding in places. Hallmarks clear.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A mid 19th century Russian 84 zolotnik silver and niello snuff box, assay master Andrei Kovalsky, Moscow, 1848, 84mm, gross weight 130 grams,**conditionreport**Part of cover thumbpiece now missing.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A group of oriental wares including pair of glazed earthenware figures, Japanese kutani porcelain teapot, further blue and white teapot, several lacquered trinket boxes, together with a Victorian papier-mâché mother of pearl snuff box, and a letter knife in the form of a sword.

Two Russian lacquered trinket boxes marked made in USSR, largest 13.5cm wide, together with a 19th-century papier-mâché snuff box and a similar pill box.

A Victorian Horn and Cairngorm Stone Mounted Scottish Snuff Box, Circular Form with Central Faceted Stone in White Metal Collet Mount, Bevelled Glass Base, 76mm Wide and 24mm Tall

Trench Art, small range of interesting shells and trench art to include; No. 80 brass British percussion fuse, No. 85 brass percussion fuse, flat cap style snuff box, fountain pen, trophy signed New Zealand Forces etc. Seven pieces total. (7)

A Tiffany & Co. silver lidded sugar box with rose finial along with an Edwardian pale blue guilloche enamel oval snuff box by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings with gilded interior. Sugar box stamped Tiffany & Co. makers, Sterling, 23764. L.4.8cm 66g gross

A Victorian tortoiseshell and silver piqué inlaid circular lidded snuff box and a Palais Royale mother-of-pearl and ormolu needlework case, largest 13cm high. Condition - fair, case does not snap shut

An early 20th century white metal mounted circular teen snuff box, the domed cover with repousse applique of a 16th century Spanish ship over the legend 'Lusiadas', 9.5cm diameter. *Notes- 'Lusiadas' is a reference to 'Os Lusiadas' the epic poem by Luis de Camoes published in 1572 describing the sea route to India discovered by Vasco de Gama.

18th century enamel snuff box, the hinged lid painted with a courting couple, base marked Lille 1767, 8cm

Two 18th century English enamel snuff boxes to include a circular example painted with a courting couple and a rectangular box with mythological figures, 9cm long (2)

White metal snuff box, all-over repoussé pattern of figures on horseback, hinged lid, apparently unsigned, 10 x 6.5cm

Birmingham silver pill box, papier mache snuff box, cameo brooch in a yellow metal frame, silver cased fob watch and a locket (5)

A silver snuff box and a white metal four fold photograph pocket wallet. The snuff box marked William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham 1936, having engine turned decoration and a copper plated handle, 8cm high, 96.5cm gross, the wallet marked '925', having reeded covers, 6cm high, 65g

A George IV silver engine turned rectangular snuff box and other small items. The snuff box with a hinged lid with a small thumb-piece and a central rectangular reserve later engraved with script initials, mark of John Bettridge, Birmingham 1827, 1.5cm high, 7.5cm wide, 5cm deep(5/8ths x 3 x 2 inches), 90g (a fraction under 3 ozs); two silver and mother of pearl handled folding pocket fruit knives; a modern owl-shaped book mark, Birmingham convention hallmarks; a silver and mother of pearl handled trowel shaped book mark of Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1901; another with an embossed handle by the same maker, Birmingham 1909; and a small clear facetted glass round scent bottle with a silver screw-off cap, hallmarks for Birmingham 1921, 4.25cm diameter, 5.75ch high overall ( TBV

Oval Silver engraved dressing table jewellery box, Kidney Shaped Silver jewel box, Snuff box and a Stamp box 350g gross weight

A vintage snuff box, tests as silver, with continental control marks, 54g, 82mm wide

Russian silver turned hinged Snuff/ pill box [2x7x3cm]

A collection of silver lockets and a snuff box (45g)

Vintage stamped .925 sterling import plain snuff box

Russian Lacquerware Snuff Box, 19th centuryHand painted with a scene of an eagle mantling over it’s lamb prey in a forest.

Carved Bone Pill Box with Cat curled up on lid. Hand carved bone small round box, either for pills or snuff, with curled up cat on lid. Engraved sides. Signed to underside “T.Schultz”. Possibly Chinese.

Lot includes: - sterling silver 950 tobacco items in crafted wood storage boxes including a 4-inch cigarette holder and a 1922 Double Phoenix Silver snuff box; approximately 1 inch in diameter. - portable folding Chinese boxwood Butsudan altar shrine; 4 inches tall and 2 inches in diameter. - cinnabar resin, carved snuff bottle; 1.25 x 3 inches. An in-person inspection is available for all auctions. Blue Box Auction Gallery strongly suggests that bidders personally inspect items prior to bidding. We make considerable efforts to accurately represent all items. Descriptions are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting and do not include UV light examination unless otherwise noted. These descriptions are provided as opinions by our staff and are not necessarily definitive assessments. Therefore, we do not guarantee the content of written or verbal descriptions and/or condition reports. Please contact us for a more thorough examination or to schedule an in-person inspection. Remember, all lots are sold "AS IS," and all sales are final, as further outlined in our auction terms and conditions. The absence of a condition report does not imply the absence of condition issues.

An Edwardian silver snuff box, of shaped rectangular form and with engraved decoration by William Neale & Sons, Chester 1902, 5.2cm wide, a silver circular compact and a collection of fifteen various silver handled button hooks. (qty)

A 19th Century commerotive snuff box with all over engraved writing 'In memory of Charles Blake drowned in a gale on the boat called Coddshead which was swamped opposite Winterton beach 1st Nov 1823' See photo of full written script

Japanese lacquered snuff box, Arabic metal box, Coalport trinket pot (3)

A horn and simulated tortoiseshell snuff box, a tortoiseshell box and pair of gilt metal spectacles

A 17th/18th century brass oval snuff box, the hinged lid inset with glass cabochons and inlaid in mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, width 7cm, accompanied with an inscribed note of provenance.

A 19th century engraved gourd snuff flask, decorated with an incised portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, length 6.5cm, together with another snuff box, inset with a coloured engraving of the 'Royal George', a lacquered wood snuff box with revolving lid and a Victorian papier-mâché snuff box.

A George III tortoiseshell circular snuff box, the lid inset with a glazed gilt metal portrait medallion of 'Benjamin West, President of the Royal Academy', diameter 8.3cm.

An early 19th century pressed maple circular snuff box, the lid decorated in relief with a farmer and cattle, the interior lined in tortoiseshell, diameter 8.2cm.

A 19th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué inlaid rectangular snuff box, the hinged lid decorated with an Eastern figure, length 7cm, together with two 18th century French tortoiseshell and silver piqué inlaid patch boxes.

A 19th century white metal and mother-of-pearl oval snuff box, width 7cm, together with a Regency white metal and engraved mother-of-pearl toothpick case, length 7.3cm.

An early 19th century papier-mâché circular snuff box, the lid painted with five contorted faces, the interior inscribed in red 'Les Grimaces', diameter 9.7cm.

A late George III tortoiseshell and white metal mounted oval table snuff box, the lid and base with reeded panels, the central plaque engraved with a heraldic crest, width 9.5cm (faults and repairs to lid).

An early 19th century pressed maple circular snuff box, the lid decorated in relief with a profile portrait of 'Frederic Guil III Roi de Prusse', diameter 8.6cm.

A 19th century Sterzing carved horn snuff box, South Tyrol, engraved with name 'Andre Hober' and with further band of script, the base with full-length portrait of a man, diameter 5.5cm.

A group of seven 19th century snuff boxes, including a papier-mâché tortoiseshell effect snuff box, width 10.5cm, and a papier-mâché box painted with a portrait of a gentleman, together with the lid of a snuff box.

A group of four 19th century snuff boxes, including a mulberry and tortoiseshell snuff box, the interior with applied maker's label, detailed 'Walter Owen, Chemist & Druggist... Sheffield', width 9.5cm, and a burr yew circular box, lined in tortoiseshell, diameter 9cm.

An early 19th century Continental tortoiseshell and gold piqué inlaid circular snuff box, the lid inset with an enamel on copper depicting the Greek goddess 'Terpsichore', diameter 6.7cm.

A 19th century mahogany snuff box in the form of a shoe, length 8.5cm.

A 19th century Stobwasser papier-mâché circular snuff box, the lid painted with a lady holding a basket of grapes on her head, the interior detailed in red 'Marie' and 'Stobwasser's Fabrik Braunochweig', diameter 9.9cm.

A George III commemorative tortoiseshell circular snuff box, the lid pressed with a portrait of King George in profile, diameter 6.4cm.

An early 19th century pressed maple circular snuff box, the lid decorated in relief with a titled scene of 'Champ de Waterloo', the interior lined in tortoiseshell, diameter 8cm.

A group of seven 18th and 19th century snuff boxes, including three inset with agate and an 18th century polished steel box of elliptical form, length 9cm.

An early 19th century tortoiseshell circular snuff box, the lid inset with a glazed watercolour portrait on ivory of the Greek goddess Terpsichore, diameter 8.3cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

An early 19th century red stained composition circular snuff box, the lid inset with a glazed blue dip jasperware plaque, diameter 8cm, together with an early 19th century tortoiseshell and gold inlaid circular snuff box, diameter 6.5cm.

An early 19th century maple circular snuff box, the lid inset with a glazed pink-tinted plaster portrait of a gentleman, diameter 8.7cm, together with a 19th century papier-mâché snuff box, inset with a printed portrait of Jacques Necker, diameter 8.5cm.