Three tortoiseshell and gold inlaid pique snuff boxes, early 19th century, two rectangular (one a/f) and one circular, overall decorated with inlaid gold designs of foliage, birds and a rabbit respectively, width of largest 6 cm; a specimen agate and gilt metal snuff box, 19th century, of rectangular form, width 6 cm; a tortoiseshell snuff box, 19th century, of circular form, the cover decorated with the last supper, diameter 8 cm, (5).
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A collection of World War II medals in original box of issue comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and 1939-45 medal, a boxed A.C.C. medal group for Distinguished Service over thirty years, a military compass with broad arrow mark in leather case, a brass snuff box with inscription David Williams 1880, Cheshire Regiment badge, Royal Artillery badge and a Royal Army Medical Corps badge, a pocket barometer, and a tin box from the Canadian Pacific Atlantic Fleet
A DUTCH GOLD SNUFF BOX engraved with borders of scrolling foliage and engine turned, with chased thumbpiece, 8.5cm w, maker BG/VA, E for Groningen (post 1814) and pre 1906 control mark for 18ct gold, 72g ++In good condition with the odd minor dent, 2mm tear at one corner of the edge of the lid. The lid engraved with the name Betty in cartouche. Not unduly worn, no repairs
A PAINTED SNUFF BOX COVER, PROBABLY BY SAMUEL RAVEN (1775?-1847) with a Chelsea Pensioner taking a dish of tea, 10cm diam, painted title The Chelsea Pensioner in red script and numbered 6489 ++A well preserved example with slight scratch like surface wear extending in an arc from the figures right elbow to the piece of bread held in the left hand although not too apparent and does not detract, free from edge knocks, cracks, chips or warping
A fine Chinese export, tortoiseshell circular snuff box, deeply carved in relief to the lid with a boat with figures, a pagoda and a scholar at a table surrounded by trees and foliage, the side of the box carved with foliate scrolls to the lid and buildings amongst trees to the base, the underside carved with four figures in a landscape with buildings and bridges, within its original silk covered card box, diameter 8.5cm. (See illustration)

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