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A small collection of four 18th and 19th century shell snuff boxes, comprising: a late 18th century Dutch silver-mounted cowr

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 620

A small collection of four 18th and 19th century shell snuff boxes, comprising: a late 18th century Dutch silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, unmarked circa 1788, the hinged cover engraved with a vase of flowers and 'G.C.Badenhorst gebr. den 7 Septembr. in't jaar 1792' the interior of the cover inscribed 'J.C Coetsee gebr. den 13 Augs. in't jaar 1788', engraved border, shell damaged, length 9.5cm, plus a gilt metal mounted shell snuff box, the mounts with engraved foliate scroll decoration, shell damaged, length 10.5cm, and a base metal-mounted mussel snuff box and another base metal mounted shell snuff box. (4)

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A 19th century Russian silver snuff box, Moscow 1841, assay master worn, maker's mark unknown, rectangular form, engraved wi

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 629

A 19th century Russian silver snuff box, Moscow 1841, assay master worn, maker's mark unknown, rectangular form, engraved with Russian architectural scenes, with traces of niello work, the sides with lattice decoration, length 8cm, approx. weight 3.5oz

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A George III silver-gilt portrait snuff box, by Daniel Hockly, London 1818, rounded rectangular form, engine-turned decoratio

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 646

A George III silver-gilt portrait snuff box, by Daniel Hockly, London 1818, rounded rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, the hinged cover set with an oval portrait miniature of a gentleman, under glass, length 10.2cm, approx. weight 5.3oz

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A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by Thomas Edwards, London 1819, rectangular form, engine-turned sides, the hinged cover w

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 648

A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by Thomas Edwards, London 1819, rectangular form, engine-turned sides, the hinged cover with a standing dog in a woodland setting, the interior cover inscribed' Presented by Thain Wright to his brother cook, in return for a similar items of affection, Jan 1, 1837', length 8.8cm, approx. weight 5.7oz

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A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by John Ash, London 1809, rectangular form, chased with inter-woven chequer board decorat

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 650

A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by John Ash, London 1809, rectangular form, chased with inter-woven chequer board decoration, length 7.1cm, approx. weight 5.2oz

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λ A 19th century French tortoiseshell portrait miniature snuff box, circular form, the pull-off cover with a portrait of Napo

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 651

λ A 19th century French tortoiseshell portrait miniature snuff box, circular form, the pull-off cover with a portrait of Napoleon on ivory, within a gold mount, some damage to tortoiseshell, diameter 8cm

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A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by George Hall, London 1800, rectangular form, chased with inter-woven chequer board deco

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 652

A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by George Hall, London 1800, rectangular form, chased with inter-woven chequer board decoration, length 7.5cm, approx. weight 2.9oz

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A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by William Parker, London 1800, rectangular form, engraved trellis and net decoration, pl

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 653

A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by William Parker, London 1800, rectangular form, engraved trellis and net decoration, plain thumb-piece, length 6.4cm, approx. weight 2.4oz

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A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by John Ash, London 1809, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a cast classical scene,

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 654

A George III silver-gilt snuff box, by John Ash, London 1809, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a cast classical scene, within a foliate scroll border, chased trailing grapevine sides and the base with inter-woven chequer board decoration, the interior cover with two monograms, length 7.6cm, approx. weight 5.2oz

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A 19th century silver-gilt snuff box, unmarked, probably continental, rectangular form, canted corners, the hinged cover wit

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 655

A 19th century silver-gilt snuff box, unmarked, probably continental, rectangular form, canted corners, the hinged cover with a castles and hill-top villages, on a matted background, with a scroll thumb-piece, length 7.3cm, approx. weight 3oz

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An early 18th century fine George I gold snuff box, unmarked, circa 1720-30, oval form, the hinged cover with an armorial wit

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 657

An early 18th century fine George I gold snuff box, unmarked, circa 1720-30, oval form, the hinged cover with an armorial within foliate scroll mantling and with a crest and mask, the interior with a plain hinged cover, length 7.8cm, approx. weight 119.4g. The arms are those of Lockwood quartering Cutts for Lockwood of Dews Hall, Essex and Gayton, Northants, following the marriage of Richard Lockwood (sometime High Sheriff of Northants) and Susannah, daughter and heiress of Edward Cutts of Lamborne. For an illustration of this box see: Corbelier, C., European and American Snuff Boxes, 1730-1830, New York 1966, figure 270. Provenance: Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu, Bonham's, London, 4 July 2007, lot 3

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λ A late 18th century vari-coloured gold-mounted blond tortoiseshell snuff box, maker's mark of C.B, rectangular form, canted

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 659

λ A late 18th century vari-coloured gold-mounted blond tortoiseshell snuff box, maker's mark of C.B, rectangular form, canted corners, inlaid with pique decoration, the hinged cover with a pearl border, length 6.8cm.

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λ A George III silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, possibly by Thomas Lamborn, London date letter worn, possibly 1777, oval f

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 69

λ A George III silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, possibly by Thomas Lamborn, London date letter worn, possibly 1777, oval form, silver body and tortoiseshell base and cover, the hinged cover inlaid with abalone shell depicting two Chinoiserie figures in landscape setting, length 7.5cm.

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λ An early 18th century silver inlaid squeeze-action tortoiseshell snuff box, unmarked, circa 1720, oval form, the hinged cov

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 70

λ An early 18th century silver inlaid squeeze-action tortoiseshell snuff box, unmarked, circa 1720, oval form, the hinged cover inlaid with engraved foliate decoration, brass hinge and stringing, length 6.8cm

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A rare mid eighteenth century gold oval snuff box, tested as 22ct, 81.3g. CONDITION REPORT: From an estate with interests in

Thomas N. Miller

Lot 361

A rare mid eighteenth century gold oval snuff box, tested as 22ct, 81.3g. CONDITION REPORT: From an estate with interests in Jamaica, probably provincial.

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A 19th century Chinese silver filigree work snuff box, of rectangular form, the lid decorated with a bat and two fish, the si

Gorringes

Lot 694

A 19th century Chinese silver filigree work snuff box, of rectangular form, the lid decorated with a bat and two fish, the sides engraved with leaping rabbits, unmarked, 3in.

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A George III elongated octagonal tortoiseshell snuff box, the lid with pique work and central painted miniature depicting two

Gorringes

Lot 7

A George III elongated octagonal tortoiseshell snuff box, the lid with pique work and central painted miniature depicting two ladies 3in.

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A 19th century Russian 84 zolotnik silver and niello snuff box, of rectangular form, decorated with scrolling foliage, assay

Gorringes

Lot 725

A 19th century Russian 84 zolotnik silver and niello snuff box, of rectangular form, decorated with scrolling foliage, assay master, A.B. 1845, master, Be?, 3.5in.

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An 18th century tortoiseshell and silver pique oval table snuff box, with lid decorated with townscape and base inscribed " C

Gorringes

Lot 736

An 18th century tortoiseshell and silver pique oval table snuff box, with lid decorated with townscape and base inscribed " Cornelius Deacon 1721", repaired, 4in.

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A George III engine turned 18ct gold snuff box, of rectangular form, John Linnet, London, 1816, 2.25in, 49.5 grams.

Gorringes

Lot 822A

A George III engine turned 18ct gold snuff box, of rectangular form, John Linnet, London, 1816, 2.25in, 49.5 grams.

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Sworders

Lot 130

A Chinese prunus pattern ginger jar, on wood stand, a further ginger jar, two wood carvings, a Japanese lacquer paper box, and two snuff bottles

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A carved bone snuff box in the 19th century style, the hinged lid decorated with a scene of ships at sea.

High Road Auctions

Lot 169

A carved bone snuff box in the 19th century style, the hinged lid decorated with a scene of ships at sea.

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EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAUCHLINEWARE SNUFF BOX
circa 1827, lid depicting a lady and gentlemen togther in a rain shower, hidden hi

McTear's

Lot 782

EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAUCHLINEWARE SNUFF BOX circa 1827, lid depicting a lady and gentlemen togther in a rain shower, hidden hinge, sides and base with tight geometric design, 7.5cm long

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19TH CENTURY TARTANWARE SNUFF BOX
covered in single tartan pattern, text on lid next to hinge 'Prince Charlie', hidden hinge,

McTear's

Lot 783

19TH CENTURY TARTANWARE SNUFF BOX covered in single tartan pattern, text on lid next to hinge 'Prince Charlie', hidden hinge, 8.5cm

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19TH CENTURY TARTANWARE SNUFF BOX
covered in single tartan pattern, hidden hinge, 8.5cm

McTear's

Lot 784

19TH CENTURY TARTANWARE SNUFF BOX covered in single tartan pattern, hidden hinge, 8.5cm

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An oval silver snuff box with initialled lid, 2.4 ozs, Birmingham 1900 and a silver handled shoe horn

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 266

An oval silver snuff box with initialled lid, 2.4 ozs, Birmingham 1900 and a silver handled shoe horn

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A 19th. century French silver, 950 standard, snuff box with recurved sides and niello decoration, the lid with scene of two h

Hampstead Auctions

Lot 324

A 19th. century French silver, 950 standard, snuff box with recurved sides and niello decoration, the lid with scene of two hounds. 7x4.5cm. wt.76gm.

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A heavy yellow metal (tests high carat gold) on silver, sandwich construction, very finely embossed 19th. century snuff box 6

Hampstead Auctions

Lot 94

A heavy yellow metal (tests high carat gold) on silver, sandwich construction, very finely embossed 19th. century snuff box 6.8x4x1.7cm. wt. 133gms.

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A 19th. century French silver, 950 standard snuff box with reeded sides, a stag hunt on the lid,. 7x4cm. wt. 50gm.

Hampstead Auctions

Lot 325

A 19th. century French silver, 950 standard snuff box with reeded sides, a stag hunt on the lid,. 7x4cm. wt. 50gm.

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A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly Stobwasser A German lacquered and painted papier mache s

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury (Dreweatts)

Lot 371

A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly Stobwasser A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly Stobwasser, late 18th/ early 19th century, of circular form, the cover depicting Achilles in a chariot, dragging the naked corpse of Hector around the walls of Ilium, 3cm high, 10.5cm diameter; and two German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box covers, circa 1800, of circular form, one depicting a half length portrait of a man, 9.5cm diameter; the other a figural scene in a bed chamber, 10.5cm diameter

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A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly Stobwasser A German lacquered and painted papier mache s

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury (Dreweatts)

Lot 372

A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly Stobwasser A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly Stobwasser, circa 1800, of circular form, the cover depicting a lady and her admirer seated in an interior, another woman concealed behind an open doorway, 2cm high, 10cm diameter; and painted metal cigar holder decorated in the manner of German papier mache wares, second quarter 19th century, the front with a depiction of a maiden, 14cm long, 6.5cm wide

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A fine German lacquered and painted papier mache circular snuff box A fine German lacquered and painted papier mache cir

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury (Dreweatts)

Lot 376

A fine German lacquered and painted papier mache circular snuff box A fine German lacquered and painted papier mache circular snuff box, early 19th century, the cover with a depiction of Juno and the Eagle, the goddess with breasts exposed above blue drapery, a pitcher in her right hand, the bird drinking from a cup in Juno's left hand, 1.75cm high, 9.5cm diameter

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Victorian papier mache snuff box, circular form with inlaid decoration, diameter 9cm, a Meerschaum pipe and a Meerschaum chee

Gildings Auctioneers

Lot 276

Victorian papier mache snuff box, circular form with inlaid decoration, diameter 9cm, a Meerschaum pipe and a Meerschaum cheeroot holder (3).

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Turned horn circular snuff box, wrythen moulded with gilt highlights, diameter 7cm, restored.

Gildings Auctioneers

Lot 298

Turned horn circular snuff box, wrythen moulded with gilt highlights, diameter 7cm, restored.

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A small Chinese blue and white vase, Kangxi A small Chinese blue and white vase, Kangxi , painted with a figure seated in

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury (Dreweatts)

Lot 142

A small Chinese blue and white vase, Kangxi A small Chinese blue and white vase, Kangxi , painted with a figure seated in a boat, 8.5cm high; another small Chinese blue and white vase, of baluster form painted with flowers and foliage, 10cm high; a Chinese blue and white circular box and cover, 7cm diam; two Chinese blue and white snuff bottles, 5cm and smaller and two miniature pottery green glazed vases, 4cm high

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A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly by Stobwasser A German lacquered and painted papier mache

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury (Dreweatts)

Lot 321

A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly by Stobwasser A German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, possibly by Stobwasser, early 19th century, of circular form, the cover depicting a convent mill near Alexisbad, Germany, a ruined bell tower beside it and a forest behind, the cover interior with title inscription in red paint, 2.5cm high, 10.5cm diameter; a German lacquered and painted papier mache snuff box, circa 1820, of rectangular form, the hinged cover depicting a maiden, 2.5cm high, 10cm long, 6.5cm wide; and a German lacquered, gilded and painted papier mache circular box, late 18th century, the cover depicting a bird perched on a grapevine, the underside with conforming fruiting vine, the cover interior inset with a painted erotic figural vignette, 4cm high, 9cm diameter

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Gilt metal and agate snuff box with hinged cover

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 387

Gilt metal and agate snuff box with hinged cover

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Georgian silver oval curved snuff box with engraved decoration inscribed ' Memento Amicus ' with owners monogram and gilt int

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 707

Georgian silver oval curved snuff box with engraved decoration inscribed ' Memento Amicus ' with owners monogram and gilt interior, makers mark S.P.

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Silver cigarette case, small plated snuff box of spiral fluted form, silver mounted cut glass perfume bottle and a small micr

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 746

Silver cigarette case, small plated snuff box of spiral fluted form, silver mounted cut glass perfume bottle and a small micro mosaic inlaid box

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Small George III Birmingham silver snuff box, 1809 by Joseph Taylor

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 976

Small George III Birmingham silver snuff box, 1809 by Joseph Taylor

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19th Century stamp box with pietra dura lid together with a collection of six other various snuff boxes and compacts

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 103

19th Century stamp box with pietra dura lid together with a collection of six other various snuff boxes and compacts

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Silver engine turned snuff box

Thomas Watson

Lot 299

Silver engine turned snuff box

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Collectibles, to include a lacquered snuff box, horn beaker, costume brooches etc.

Kruger Gibbons

Lot 51

Collectibles, to include a lacquered snuff box, horn beaker, costume brooches etc.

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An Eighteenth Century Oval Snuff Box made from pressed horn and decorated with a vignette of Alexander The Great standing bef

Piers Motley Auctions

Lot 521

An Eighteenth Century Oval Snuff Box made from pressed horn and decorated with a vignette of Alexander The Great standing before a kneeling family of Darius III,with the Latin 'Sui Victoria Indicat Regem', 10.6cm long, probably by John Obrisset Ref: Example in the Spencer George Percival Collection of The Fitzwilliam Collection

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Three Papier Mache Snuff Boxes and stamp box

Piers Motley Auctions

Lot 528A

Three Papier Mache Snuff Boxes and stamp box

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A Small Collection of Bijouterie: A tortoiseshell & mother of pearl parasol handle with decorative 18 carat gold plated mount

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 437

A Small Collection of Bijouterie: A tortoiseshell & mother of pearl parasol handle with decorative 18 carat gold plated mounts, a tortoiseshell snuff box with gilt metal inlay (A/F), a 1936 Rotary club presentation pocket address book in a tortoiseshell cover embellished with intricate gilt scrollwork, a pocket folder with pencil in ivory cover, a small ivory box of rectangular form inset with a plait of hair to the lid with rose gold coloured mounts and a velvet lined interior, two flat round seal boxes: one containing a Rutherford clan seal mark with bird and motto 'Nec Sorte Nec Fato' , the other with paper label printed; 'Corporate, Consolar & Notarial Seals, John Biden Engraver and Jeweller, 37 Cheapside London, and a small box of red crayons.

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A Collection of Small Oriental Objects: A Chinese opium pipe having bronze mounts engraved with calligraphy 9 ins (23 cms) in

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 49

A Collection of Small Oriental Objects: A Chinese opium pipe having bronze mounts engraved with calligraphy 9 ins (23 cms) in length. A small Chinese relief cast bronzed metal tumbler decorated with a scrolling dragon, 1¾ ins (4.5 cms) high. A Chinese brass bowl cast with a celestial dragon. A black stone trefoil pot carved with monkey and prunus blossom. A small round Ruyi carved & lacquered lidded pot. A Japanese inlaid brass vase 5½ ins (14 cms) high. A brass snuff box inlaid with copper geisha. etc.

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A Small Collection of Miscellaneous: A lady's beaded handbag with decorative gilt metal clasp, chain handles and silk lining.

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 427

A Small Collection of Miscellaneous: A lady's beaded handbag with decorative gilt metal clasp, chain handles and silk lining. Another handbag; French with chinoiserie moulded plastic clasp and chain handle. Two oval papier-mâché snuff boxes with radial fluting. A mussel shell shaped white metal snuff box and a pewter mounted mussel shell snuff box. A silver plate on copper snuff box with hinged oval lid inset with Nova Scotia coin. A mounted & inlaid wooden 'La Jurassiene' box. A set of Harrison Sovereign scales, Ivorine date markers in a silver stand. A Champleve enamel inkwell with tray base. etc.

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A Russian Enamelled Snuff Box with hinged lid and scrolling decoration, 1¾ ins (4.5 cms) in diameter.

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 307

A Russian Enamelled Snuff Box with hinged lid and scrolling decoration, 1¾ ins (4.5 cms) in diameter.

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A Small Collection of Decorative Silver Bijouterie: A pin cushion with silver base hallmarked London 1911. A small Sterling s

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 434

A Small Collection of Decorative Silver Bijouterie: A pin cushion with silver base hallmarked London 1911. A small Sterling silver oval snuff box with St Deny's Church Sleaford enamelled to the hinged lid. A small Art Nouveau Sterling silver boat shaped box cast with irises. An engraved hexagonal silver phial case. A round snuff box decorated with a battle scene to the hinged lid framed by a borer of scrolling foliage. An engraved silver vesta case hallmarked Chester 1902. A top hat brush with engraved white metal top and ring handle.

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A Russian Silver Snuff Box in the form of a Tortoise, 3 ins (7.5 cms) in length.

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 299

A Russian Silver Snuff Box in the form of a Tortoise, 3 ins (7.5 cms) in length.

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A Collection of 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Cases: A horn snuff box of oval form. Five black lacquered papier-mâché snuff bo

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 435

A Collection of 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Cases: A horn snuff box of oval form. Five black lacquered papier-mâché snuff boxes of rectangular form; four embellished with silver metal inlay, the other painted with a woman on horseback. A small leaf shaped black metal box with scrolling silver inlay to the pivoting lid. A fine ivory clad purse with engraved silver metal crest to the cover. A tortoiseshell tie pin case of rectangular form.

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Early 19th century Walnut snuff box, circa 1810

DGS Auctions

Lot 191

Early 19th century Walnut snuff box, circa 1810

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A SMALL SHAPED PLATED SNUFF BOX and a DRUM SHAPED SCREWDRIVER SET.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1465

A SMALL SHAPED PLATED SNUFF BOX and a DRUM SHAPED SCREWDRIVER SET.

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A TREEN WOODEN SHOE SNUFF BOX. 4ins long.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1466

A TREEN WOODEN SHOE SNUFF BOX. 4ins long.

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A TREEN CLOG SNUFF BOX. 3.25ins long.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1467

A TREEN CLOG SNUFF BOX. 3.25ins long.

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A French or German coquilla snuff box, 19th century, carved in relief with a scene of a hunter selling rabbits, 10cm wide, to

Roseberys London

Lot 919

A French or German coquilla snuff box, 19th century, carved in relief with a scene of a hunter selling rabbits, 10cm wide, together with another coquilla nut box of oval form carved with war trophies, 8cm wide(2) CONDITION REPORT: larger box has damages to hinges, signs of regluing, possible losses, otherwise in good condition smaller box has possible replacement hinge

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A continental white metal Vinaigrette in the form of a fruit, a pair of gilt metal Lorgnettes and gold plated Snuff Box with

Nigel Ward & Company

Lot 1320

A continental white metal Vinaigrette in the form of a fruit, a pair of gilt metal Lorgnettes and gold plated Snuff Box with hanging loop

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A good Continental silver gilt lined snuff box, the top with a print of a naked reclining female set into the lid under bevel

Willingham Auctions

Lot 979

A good Continental silver gilt lined snuff box, the top with a print of a naked reclining female set into the lid under bevelled glass - Continental hallmarks to lid and inside base, also stamped 17590 - Size Height 1.8 cm x Depth 6 cm x 9.5 cm - some damage to picture and a silver box with gilded interior - Continental hallmarks, engine turned decoration with foliate borders - Height 1 cm x Width 7 cm x Depth 5 cm

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MIXED COLLECTABLES
including a silver snuff box

McTear's

Lot 111

MIXED COLLECTABLES including a silver snuff box

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