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A silver scent bottle, in hip flask form, a silver oval snuff box, and a Dutch silver box, of reeded circular form with heart decoration

A FRENCH CARVED NUT SNUFF BOX probably French, carved with Napoleon on horseback and one of his marshals, the underside with Putto kneeling beside a bird, 8cm w, early 19th c, ++Hinge damaged and lid detached. Back corners of the lid both slightly chipped, no splits or repairs and complete

A GOLD AND HARDSTONE SNUFF BOX the lid inset with an oblong agate plaque in foliate chased border, the box with bombe sides and slightly recessed base, 8cm w, c1843 The engraved inscription reads: Presented to William Shand Esqr by is affectionate Friend K B Osborn MD 1843. Provenance: The recipient thence by descent to the present vendor. This snuff box is of added interest because both donor and recipient owned sugar plantations in the West Indies in the 1820s and 30s. William Shand (1776-1845) of The Burn, Fettercairn Aberdeenshire and Jamaica is thought to have first travelled to the Island in 1791. In addition to his own estate, he managed several other plantations. An unmarked gold snuff box, c1810/20 that he presented to his father in law John Rankin in 1820 on his marriage was sold, Christie`s, 8th December 2011, lot 96. In 1832 he gave evidence to the House of Commons Committee on Slavery (see the Anti Slavery Reporter, volume 5, pp 431-6). By the time of his death he had become insolvent. Dr Kean Brown Osborn (1770-1852 (was a resident of Antiuga in 1820s but was living in London at Antiuga House, Abbey Road, St John`s Wood by 1845. In that year he in recorded as serving on the committee of the Antiuga Railway Company. Osborn was awarded compensation for the enslaved people on two estates on Antiuga (surce: UCL Website, Legacies of British Slave Ownership).++In fine condition, not hitherto offered for sale

A GERMAN ENAMEL SNUFF BOX with giltmetal mounts and originally containing a telescope, painted with scattered flowers, the underside of the lid similarly decorated, 8.5cm w, c1760 A simila r example, painted with playing cards is illustrated in the catalogue of the exhibition Dosor Dosor Dosor, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm 1991, No 308.++Lacking lower lid, telescope and cap, several hairline cracks on the lid and another on one angle but not chipped and no restoration

A GEORGE IV SILVER TESTIMONIAL SNUFF BOX with foliate chased and engraved borders and waisted, reeded sides, engraved with an inscription and armorials, 8cm w, by Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1822, 4ozs Engraved: Presented by a Few Friends of the Parish of St Mary Key [QUAY] to Mr John Goreham Baker &c As A Mark of Their respect Ipswich Oct 1865, preceded by Thou art Worthy. The inscription signed OFFORD IPSH.++In very good condition with no play in the hinge and of good gauge

A TORTOISESHELL AND PIQUÉ POSE SNUFF BOX the silver mounted lid with stand-away hinge and decorated in silver relief with the reclining figure of Plenty, a seated piper, four putti and foliage including a prominent palm tree, the waisted box with two silver birds to the underside framed by an impressed ribbon, 7.5cm w, c1750++In fine original condition with light war but not broken or repaired. Hairline crack in back of box descending from the join but does not detract. Inside the box he hinges secured by a steel moustache shaped plate which is undoubtedly original

A SWISS GOLD SNUFF BOX engine turned in compartments and engraved with scrolling foliage in reeded frame, the sides and underside conforming, indistinct maker`s mark, possibly SC and 18K incuse, 9cm w, c1820, 76g++In good condition with one or two very light scratches, no repairs, the lid closing firmly without play in the hinge

Hallmarked silver snuff box of circular form, with gilt interior and squeeze sprung lid. Retailler Drew & Sons of London. Maker SSDED. Assay marks London 1896. D:7cm. 60g

White metal dancing figure on a marble mount, a black lacquered snuff box with inlaid mother of pearl and a silver coloured bead bracelet with 925 stamped clasp

A 19TH CENTURY ROOT WOOD TABLE SNUFF BOX of hinged rectangular form, the top with central inset white metal cartouche engraved with the Carlton Club insignia, the interior lined in tortoiseshell. 5cm(h) x 12.5cm(w) x 7.5cm(d)CONDITION: Good condition commensurate with age and use.

A GEORGE IV SILVER TESTIMONIAL SNUFF BOX with foliate chased and engraved borders and waisted, reeded sides, engraved with an inscription and armorials, 8cm w, by Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1822, 4ozs Engraved: Presented by a Few Friends of the Parish of St Mary Key [QUAY] to Mr John Goreham Baker &c As A Mark of Their respect Ipswich Oct 1865, preceded by Thou art Worthy. The inscription signed OFFORD IPSH.++In very good condition with no play in the hinge and of good gauge

A TORTOISESHELL AND PIQUÉ POSE SNUFF BOX the silver mounted lid with stand-away hinge and decorated in silver relief with the reclining figure of Plenty, a seated piper, four putti and foliage including a prominent palm tree, the waisted box with two silver birds to the underside framed by an impressed ribbon, 7.5cm w, c1750++In fine original condition with light war but not broken or repaired. Hairline crack in back of box descending from the join but does not detract. Inside the box he hinges secured by a steel moustache shaped plate which is undoubtedly original

A GOLD AND HARDSTONE SNUFF BOX the lid inset with an oblong agate plaque in foliate chased border, the box with bombe sides and slightly recessed base, 8cm w, c1843 The engraved inscription reads: Presented to William Shand Esqr by is affectionate Friend K B Osborn MD 1843. Provenance: The recipient thence by descent to the present vendor. This snuff box is of added interest because both donor and recipient owned sugar plantations in the West Indies in the 1820s and 30s. William Shand (1776-1845) of The Burn, Fettercairn Aberdeenshire and Jamaica is thought to have first travelled to the Island in 1791. In addition to his own estate, he managed several other plantations. An unmarked gold snuff box, c1810/20 that he presented to his father in law John Rankin in 1820 on his marriage was sold, Christie`s, 8th December 2011, lot 96. In 1832 he gave evidence to the House of Commons Committee on Slavery (see the Anti Slavery Reporter, volume 5, pp 431-6). By the time of his death he had become insolvent. Dr Kean Brown Osborn (1770-1852 (was a resident of Antiuga in 1820s but was living in London at Antiuga House, Abbey Road, St John`s Wood by 1845. In that year he in recorded as serving on the committee of the Antiuga Railway Company. Osborn was awarded compensation for the enslaved people on two estates on Antiuga (surce: UCL Website, Legacies of British Slave Ownership).++In fine condition, not hitherto offered for sale

A GERMAN ENAMEL SNUFF BOX with giltmetal mounts and originally containing a telescope, painted with scattered flowers, the underside of the lid similarly decorated, 8.5cm w, c1760 A simila r example, painted with playing cards is illustrated in the catalogue of the exhibition Dosor Dosor Dosor, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm 1991, No 308.++Lacking lower lid, telescope and cap, several hairline cracks on the lid and another on one angle but not chipped and no restoration

A 19th century wooden Snuff Box in the form of a shoe, inset with brass pins and inscribed with the initials `B` on the hinged lid, 5"" (13cms) long and a circular turned wood snuff box.

A folding boxwood Measure for the brewery trade, inscribed `Loftus Maker, Oxford Street, London`, a brass mounted mussel shell snuff box, horn fleam by Miller & Son and three other items.

A 19th Century French silver circular snuff box, the lid decorated with an elegant interior scene, laurel wreath motifs to the rim, signed M. Ferré, 9cm dia.

A circular silver snuff box, Birmingham 1909; and a silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1916, (2)

A 19th Century treen snuff box, lid decorated with a dog carrying a letter, inscribed "Sanjo", 6.5cm long; a 19th Century papier mache snuff box, the hinged lid decorated with a Spanish lady, 9cm long and a small brass seal decorated with a thistle motif, (3)

A large treen snuff box, the hinged lid with mother of pearl roundel and tortoise shell interior, 12.5cm long

A papier mache faux tortoise shell box, the hinged lid with painted scene of woman and cherubs; a Nelson commemorative box and a circular snuff box, the lid decorated with a medallion commemorating Caroline of Brunswick, (3)

A 19th Century papier mache snuff box, the hinged lid decorated with a figure of a young girl holding a bird; a treen snuff box, the lid decorated with birds, and a carved horn, (3)

A 19th Century papier mache snuff box, the lid painted with a scene of a young girl in red and gold dress reading a letter, 9cm

A silver snuff box, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1809, with engraved vine decorationCONDITION REPORT: Tarnished. Small dents throughout and to edges. Solder to exterior seams at both ends. Deterioration to gilding in interior, patches of surface loss. Splits to rims on eith side of cover.

A silver scent bottle, in hip flask form, a silver oval snuff box, and a Dutch silver box, of reeded circular form with heart decoration

A pair of silver napkin holders, a silver vesta, a modern silver pill box, a snuff box, a silver stamp box, and plated vestas

A silver nautilus shell snuff box, Berthold Muller, import marks for Chester 1908, 5cm

Hallmarked silver snuff box of circular form, with gilt interior and squeeze sprung lid. Retailler Drew & Sons of London. Maker SSDED. Assay marks London 1896. D:7cm. 60g

White metal dancing figure on a marble mount, a black lacquered snuff box with inlaid mother of pearl and a silver coloured bead bracelet with 925 stamped clasp

An early 19th Century tortoiseshell snuff box, scallop shell form, silver gilt interior, date mark for Paris 1809-1819, 10.2cm W.

A small silver handbag purse, Birmingham 1914, contemporary Sheffield silver card tray, Georgian silver cushion form snuff box, 5cm W, silver pot form pill box and 1902 tobacco box. (5)

A good Russian silver gilt and niello decorated twin handled `basket` with pierced body, sold together with a set of six Russian silver gilt and niello decorated vodka goblets and a Russian silver and niello snuff box. (Qty)

Three Continental silver snuff boxes, including two oval repoussé finish and a rectangular engraved example, sold together with a horn box with inlaid top. (4)

A Continental 19th Century silver snuff box of lobed form, mother of pearl lid and base, with birds of paradise decoration, approx. 7.8cm L.

Three Continental silver boxes, to include a cartouche shape snuff box, with deep shell and scroll relief, sold together with an oval example with soldiers at arms to lid and a rectangular box with ladies being painted. (3)

A Victorian silver snuff box, engine turned decoration, blank cartouche, cushion form, gilt interior, Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1839, 5.2cm W.

White metal silver gilt engraved rectangular snuff box, the cover with a Classical urn and scrolling foliage, the underside engraved with roundels depicting figures within foliate borders, indistinct stamped marks, 2.9oz, 3.25" wide

Late 18th/early 19th century Staffordshire enamel snuff box of boxing interest, the lid painted with two boxers in a ring under the text `Set To`, 2" wide

A George III Silver Snuff Box with gilt lined interior, the sides with ribbed detail, hallmarked London 1814, 2.75? wide

An early Victorian Silver Pocket Snuff Box of shaped rectangular form, fitted with hinged lid, the body with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1848, maker David Pettifor, 3? wide

A small George III Silver Snuff Box of curved form, fitted with hinged lid, hallmarked London 1809, makers mark C&B, 2? wide

A probably 18th Century Continental white metal Snuff Box with gilt lined interior, the hinged lid and body extensively decorated with classical figures, stylised foliage, musical instruments, etc, 2.75? wide

A George III Silver Snuff Box of arched form, fitted with hinged lid, the body decorated with floral and geometric detail, Birmingham 1819, maker Joseph Taylor, 1.5? wide

A large Victorian Silver Snuff or Trinket Box of rectangular form, the body decorated with ribbed detail, fitted with a hinged lid and the interior with gilt lining, Birmingham 1840, maker Nathaniel Mills, 3.25" wide Condition:Minor surface scuffs/wear to decoration. Hinge good.Please note: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers take great care to ensure that any statements as to attribution, age, date, origin, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate but it should be noted that all such statements are skilled opinions, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced. However, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue, or given at a later time; cover all aspects of an item(s) condition. No guarantee or warranty is issued or given in anyway, either written or verbal and therefore refunds will not be issued on the basis of the Lot not being “in working order”, “incomplete”, or “not in original condition”.Keys Fine Art Auctioneers would respectfully ask that prospective buyers view Lots in person, wherever issues regarding condition are seen as important to them, satisfying themselves as to the condition, completeness and originality of any Lot on which they intend to bid.

A George III Silver Snuff Box of oval form, fitted with hinged lid, the interior with gilt lining, the body decorated all over with stylised floral detail, Birmingham 1805, makers mark Samuel Pemberton, 2.75? wide

A Victorian Silver Snuff Box of rectangular hinged form, the interior with gilt lining, hallmarked Birmingham 1852, makers mark TD, 3? wide

A mixed lot comprising: A small oval Tortoiseshell Snuff or Trinket Box, together with a further small oval Ivory or Bone Trinket Box with hinged lid and Copper Cartouche, the largest piece 3.75? long, (2)

SNUFF BOX. A Victorian silver table snuff box, the cartouche with engraved crest. 8 x 6cm.

MATCH CASE ETC. An engine turned, small silver match case & a horn & tortoiseshell snuff box.

SNUFF BOX. An early 19th century silver snuff box with engraved mother of pearl lid. 7 x 5cm.

RUSSIAN BOX. A Russian silver & niello snuff box, by Ivan Kaltikov, Moscow, c1825. The cover with the statue of Peter The Great, the base with a boat at quay. The gilt interior with 84 zolotnik mark, Moscow mark & maker's mark. 6.5 x 4.5cm.

RUSSIAN BOX. A Russian silver gilt & niello snuff box, the lid engraved a battle scene, the base a waterfront. 84 zolotnik mark & partial Moscow mark. No maker's mark. 8 x 6cm.

SNUFF BOX. A 19th century papier mache snuff box. 5.5 x 8cm.

SNUFF BOX. A 19th century, hand painted, papier mache snuff box. Diameter 9cm.

A Chinese export silver snuff box, unmarked, 19th century,of rectangular form, the cover and base with raised scenes of warriors, with foliate borders, gilt interior, 6.75 x 4.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Detail is rubbed on all sides. Holes to prominent areas on cover and base. Scratches to interior. Interior rim is bent with a section missing. Additional images available on request.

A George IV silver pocket snuff box,maker`s mark rubbed, London 1828,of rectangular concave form, with ribbed decoration, monogrammed on applied shield, gilt interior,6.5cm long, anda continental silver-mounted ivory box, 800 standard,of plain rectangular form, with engine turned mounts,7.5cm long (2)

A French enamel double-compartment snuff box mid 18th century, of rectangular form, decorated perhaps by Antoine Leschaudel in raised gilt and green enamel with small flying insects and flower sprigs within a scrolled border, the double hinged lid with silver mounts, Paris discharge mark, 7.2cm.

An enamel snuff box probably early 19th century, the lid painted with musicians in a woodland scene, the sides with further figures, the interior with Venus and Cupid, fitted with gilt metal mounts, minor damages, 17.7cm.

A Continental enamel snuff box 18th century, the lid painted with a couple dancing beside a founatin while a third figure plays the flute, the sides with further courting couples, the base with scattered insects around flowers, with gilt metal mounts, some restoration, 9cm.

George III silver snuff box of rectangular form, with chased and engraved vine leaf decoration and vacant cartouches, hinged cover opening to reveal a gilded interior (London 1809), Samuel Pemberton, 6.5cm across