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Lot 5
A 19th century Austro-Hungarian niello work snuff box,of oblong form decorated with trailing leaves, monogrammed, gilt interior, 10.5cm long, anda 19th century Scottish silver mounted horn vinaigrette,unmarked, the cover decorated with trailing thistles surrounding a citrine, the interior with pierced pull-off cover with ring attachment, gilt interior, 5cm long (2)
Lot 509
A French black papier mache snuff box to the Imperial Guard, painted designs, on the front a stone memorial inscribed “La Garde Imperiale meurt et ne se rend pas” (the Imperial Guard dies and does not surrender) with trophies and names of the actions in which the Guard fought, under the lid head and shoulders of Napoleon, and inside an allegorical cartoon, diam 3½”. Basically GC for age (designs darkened by old varnish). Plate 1
Lot 54
Russian Imperial presentation gold-mounted snuff box, of highly figured birch, the 14ct gold clasp with ruby cabochon, and mounted with a silver plaque engraved "Oranienbaum...Juli 1914". 9.5cm by 5.5cm Note: Oranienbaum is a Russian royal residence, located on the Gulf of Finland west of St. Petersburg Provenance: Frederick Gerth van Wijk, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands to France and thence by descent
Lot 385
An Elizabeth II silver snuff box, modelled in the mid-nineteenth century style of circa 1830, dimensions 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm, Hampton Utilities, Birmingham 1964, with three silver pill boxes, one of which is heart shaped, all with Birmingham hallmarks, combined weight 1.43 ozt / 44 g approx (4)
Lot 399
A George V silver scent bottle with stopper, the body decorated with pierced geometric decoration, Martin Hall and Co, Birmingham 1911, an Eastern nut scent bottle with white metal mounts, a tortoiseshell etui inset with pique work decoration, fitted with four covered blades and a white metal snuff box (4) (a/f)
Lot 507
A William IV silver gilt snuff box, of rectangular form, the exterior with engine turned decoration and applied cast foliate border of acanthus leaves, vacant central rectangular cartouche, the hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior with presentation inscription "Presented to G C Holland Esq MD, by the Directors of the Sheffield Athenaeum, on the occasion of his retirement from the office of the first president of that Institution July 1st 1847", Charles Rawlings and William Summers, London 1835, 8 x 5 x 2.5 cm, weight 4.7 ozt / 148 g approx
Lot 49
An Antique Continental Ivory and Stag Horn Table Snuff Box, depicting a hunting scene in relief, with green tortoiseshell interior, approx 13 x 16 x 2.5 cms. Provenance: From a private collection belonging to the Late Dermott Levins, avid Oriental collector, Levins bought from notable London galleries and auction houses in the mid-1940s including Glendining & Co New Bond Street, Yamanaka & Co New Bond Street and later Sothebys.
Lot 1487
A George V hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form with engine turned decoration, scrolling thumbpiece and the interior inscribed "Doris 1919", Thomas Callow & Son, London 1918, 5 x 4cm, an Edwardian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form with engraved foliate detail and bearing the initials "D.B.", Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham 1905, 4 x 3cm, an oval hallmarked silver box with hinged lid (af), and a circular alpaca snuff box with hinged lid and engraved initials, weighable silver approx 3.1ozt (4).
Lot 28
A quantity of collectors' items including a cased carved meerschaum pipe with amber mouthpiece, a further similar example and another with silver mounts, group of five ivorine and bakelite napkin rings with applied initials, a papier-mâché mother of pearl inlaid snuff box, etc, also a small collection of ceramic and glass thimbles.
Lot 1696
An Italian micromosaic oval floral decorated brooch, a 9ct yellow gold bar brooch set with oval garnet within a pierced scroll border, a further silver brooch set with marcasite and two yellow cabochons, a yellow metal and enamel "BKS" crossed badge, a pendant inscribed "The Late Mr J Braidwood aged 61 years, who lost his life at the Great Fire near London Bridge 22 June, 1861", a medallion, a boxed British Red Cross Society for War Service 1914-1918 "Inter Arma Caritas" medallion, boxed, and a horn snuff box (8).
Lot 1483
A small Victorian hallmarked silver table snuff box of rounded rectangular form with reentrant corners, floral scrolling decoration, central monogram dated 1922, and gilt wash interior, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, London 1858, approx 5.05ozt, a late 19th century curved rectangular tortoiseshell pocket snuff box with ivory edges, length 6.5cm, and two circular tins of McChrystal snuff (4).
Lot 1484
A George V hallmarked silver snuff box of plain rounded rectangular form, with gilt wash interior, later converted to a vesta box with a striker to base, Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1926, 6 x 4.5 x 1.5cm, approx 1.93ozt. CONDITION REPORT: Silver - tarnished but overall. Engraved to lid CA1922. Two small cracks to the tortoiseshell.
Lot 346
A FRENCH HORN RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX COMMEMORATING THE VICTORY OF THE PYRAMIDS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of pressed horn with hinged lid, the latter decorated with the victorious figures of Napoleon and his officer's with the pyramids in the background, framed by the inscription 'Songez que du il aut de ce monumens quarante siecles vous contemplent' (small chips, the lid very slightly warped) 9.2 cm; 3 5/8 in wide
Lot 309
A LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND ENAMELLED SNUFF BOX, possibly Swiss or German, with maker's mark 'FJ' possibly for François Joanin and stamped sunburst marks, of hinged oval form, the cover inset with oval portrait miniature of a gentleman on ivory, wearing white wig and black overcoat, to blue guilloché enamel ground with white enamel borders, the inside cover inset with oval portrait miniature of a child on ivory, the sides with blue and white enamel panels, separated by pilasters, above similarly decorated base, numbered 1338, in later Victorian R & S Garrard & Co fitted case, length 8.7cm
Lot 121
A probably late 18th/early 19th century continental silver tobacco pipe, with pierced cover with retaining chain, rosewood and ivory shaft and mouthpiece, bearing monogram to the bowl, 21cm long, together with small silver kidney bodice flask, a circular snuff with hinged lid, a small card case with dedication, and a galleon decorated white metal box, mixed dates and makers and country of origin, 4 troy oz gross weight (5)
Lot 347
A 19th century European silver snuff box, with engine-turned and foliate engraved cover, scroll thumbpiece to hinged cover and reed base, continental (possibly Swedish) marks and maker's mark AGM, together with a 19th century tortoiseshell mounted ebonised wood snuff box, the hinged cover inlaid with decorative gold motif of a letter and posy of flowers
Lot 165
Of "The Honorable Irish Society" interest, An Edwardian silver presentation table snuff or trinket box, by Stokes & Ireland, Chester 1905, oval form, the cover embossed with the arms and motto of the Society, gilt-washed interior. length 9.5cm. Footnote, The Society was created in 1613 by Royal Charter, to undertake the Plantation of the North West of Ulster that was being driven by the English Crown. . CONDITION REPORT: Hallmark clear. In good order with gentle wear to high points of coat of arms.
Lot 477
*A Brass Nelson Memorial Box Medal or Snuff Box, c.1805, signed M&P, uniformed bust of Nelson left, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON – BORN 29 SEPR 1758, rev., dates and famous victories within wreath, Greek key border surrounding and upon edge, 26mm height x 74mm width, toned, good very fine, and scarce
Lot 483
A Peace of Amiens Bilston Enamel Snuff- or Patch-Box, c.1801, a contemporary commemorative, of oval shape, enamel on copper, decorative white lid showing two female figures, one with trumpet and ribbon with the names of British Admirals Duncan, Jervis, Abercromby, Nelson and Howe, with the words ‘Fame Proclaiming her Heroes Peace with Plenty’ above, ships at sea to left, cornucopia to right, green enamel base with white interior and with glass mirrored lid, 57mm width x 42.5mm across x 23.5mm height, mirror glass in lid with single crack, some chipping along lower rim of box, only minor hairline cracks to an otherwise attractive lid, scarce
Lot 484
*A ‘Nelson Interest’ Bilston Enamel Snuff- or Patch-Box, c.1800, of oval shape, enamel on copper, decorative blue and green lid bearing the words ‘British Gratitude to Nelson’s Valour’ within wreath, with trumpets above, blue enamel base with white interior and with glass mirrored lid (McCarthy 109), 44mm width x 36.5mm across x 26mm height, mirror glass in lid cracked, some hairline cracks to sides and two tiny chips to beading of lid, otherwise in good order and scarce
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