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THREE ART DECO SILVER MOUNTED ONYX BOXES AND ANOTHER (4)Early 20th Century The largest silver-mounted oblong box inlaid with malachite design, 15cm wide, a square onyx and malachite box, 10cm wide, two small silver-mounted snuff boxes, one inlaid with geometric border and one with an abalone dragonflyProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collectionCondition repot: The largest box with malachite inlay: Silver mounted rim with hallmark for Birmingham - see image. A small gap between the mount and onyx base - see images, although the mount is secure. Some small chips in the odd area, notably the bottom corner of the front and small minor losses to the malachite inlay at the front. Square box with malachite inlay to the border edge: Also with hallmark to the hinge, some scuffs and nibbled edges to the extremities and exposed edges. Box with chequer inlay with hallmark to the side: With nibbled and scuffs to the edges and corners, including a small chipped area to the back edge corner of the top. The mother of pearl inlaid dragon fly box with small crack to the back edge below the hinge. Also hallmarked. Slopping interior, possibly for postage stamps. See further images. 

A COLLECTION OF HARDSTONE SPECIMEN EGGS, BALLS AND DECORATIVE ITEMS (18)20th Century The collection to include a banded agate snuff box, 5cm wide, three place card holders, an ornamental ball, a doorknob, two faceted glass balls, a brass Art Nouveau dish and other itemsProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection

A GROUP OF BRONZE MODELS OF HANDS AND OTHER ITEMS (7)Comprising three patinated metal hands, the largest 12.5cm high, a brass hand holding a rod, likely a handle, an Art Nouveau embossed brass roundel depicting a side profile female portrait and signed C.F., 8cm diam., an Art Nouveau patinated bronze letter opener, signed Greier, 28cm long; Together with an embossed brass oval snuff box, modelled with a hunting dog’s head, 10cm wideProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection

A COQUILLA NUT FIGURAL SNUFF BOX OF A MANPROBABLY FRENCH, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith glass eyes and buttons, a small hooked nose and wearing a 'pork-pie' hat, the hinged lid in the form of his coat tails9cm high

A GERMAN LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ SNUFF BOXPROBABLY BY STOBWASSER, EARLY 19TH CENTURYpainted with a scene of Frederick the Great before a group of soldiers, an extensive inscription to the underside of the cover, together with a Stobwasser papier-mâché snuff box with a portrait of George IV, titled to the underside of the cover, signed 'Stobwasser Fabrik 4310' (2)10.1cm diameter

A TREEN SISSINGHURST CASTLE PRISONER OF WAR SNUFF BOXC.1760carved with a well dressed lady holding a cornucopia issuing a flower, with a foliate thumbpiece, the sides with scrolling foliage3.8cm high, 9.5cm wide, 5.3cm deepCatalogue NoteFor a similar snuff box attributed to Sissinghurst Castle, please see Christie's, 3rd November 2011, Syd Levethan: The Longridge Collection, Lot 311.

A COQUILLA NUT FIGURAL SNUFF BOX OF A MANPROBABLY FRENCH, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith glass eyes and buttons, with a large round face with a short hooked nose and wearing a hood and cloak, the hinged lid in the form of his coat tails7.3cm high

A COQUILLA NUT FIGURAL SNUFF BOX OF A MANPROBABLY FRENCH, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith glass eyes and buttons, with a balding head and wearing a striped waistcoat beneath a cloak, with a hinged lid8.5cm high

A COQUILLA NUT FIGURAL SNUFF BOX OF A HUNCHBACKPROBABLY FRENCH, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith glass eyes and buttons, a bulbous nose, with one hand on his stomach and the other in a coat pocket, the hinged lid in the form of his coat tails7.4cm high

A COQUILLA NUT FIGURAL SNUFF BOX OF A HUNCHBACKPROBABLY FRENCH, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith glass eyes and buttons, with a large hooked nose and with one hand deep in a pocket, the hinged lid in the form of his coat tails8.3cm high

A Small Chinese Papier Mache Box decorated with Mushrooms and Flowers Containing Small Jade Buddha on Silver Chain and Tiny Snuff of Scent Box in Decorated Papier Mache

SNUFF BOX. A 19th century silver plated brass snuff box, monogrammed. Pseudo silver marks. 8.3 x 5.3cm.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

Two tortoiseshell rectangular patch boxes, 18th century; the largest 3cm high, 6cm wide, 3.5cm deep; a Tunbridgeware pin box with velvet cushion; and a Tunbridgeware and cube parquetry snuff box

A tortoiseshell and yellow metal mounted snuff box, early 19th century; the top with pressed geometric motifs around an inset monogram panel, 2cm high, 5cm wide; and a metal and abalone inset oval box, 20th century

A German painted and lacquered papier-mâché snuff box, La Belle Sicilenne, by Stobwasser of Brunswick, first half 19th century; of circular form, the cover decorated with the bust of a maiden; 2cm high, 10cm diameter

A 19th century Persian inlaid brass snuff box. H.5 W.14 D.10cm.

VICTORIAN HM SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INKWELL

A group of collectors' items, including daguerreotype photographs, brass snuff box, Mauchline ware money bank, a flag, carved coquilla nuts, etc.

A late 18th century French pressed tortoiseshell snuff box with basket work effect to base, height 2cm, width 8cm.Condition Report: Crack to lid - see images

A Russian silver niello snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the hinged lid decorated with a troika and with scroll decoration throughout, Moscow, maker's mark Gustav Gustavovich Klingert, Assay Master Viktor Vasilyevich Savinsky, 1887, length 6cm.

A Victorian silver snuff box of oblong form, with scrolled and engine turned detailing and blank top. Assayed for Birmingham, 1848 by David Pettifer. Total weight: 85.2g Good condition overall, minor dents and scratches.

A 19th Century Papier-mâché Snuff Box decorated with a courtly scene, 8x5cm

A VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX George Unite, Birmingham 1872, shaped rectangular with foliate thumb piece and engraved decoration, a vacant cartouche to the top 8cm wide 85g Condition: There is some minor damage to a small section on the inside hinge.  This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A GROUP OF ORIENTAL SILVER / WHITE METAL ITEMS Comprising: an octagonal box, decorated with dragons, panels of foliage and shou symbols, indistinctly marked to base; a snuff bottle, in Tibetan style, marked '925' to base, spoon lacking from stopper; and a rectangular betel box, probably Bhutan, 20th C., likely a low grade silver, decorated with stylised foliage, key fret borders, left facing swastika to base (damage to hinge) .The first 6.5cm high 312g Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A George III silver snuff box. With a flush hinged lid with a plain thumb-piece and engraved with leaves and diaper around a central crested oval reserve, mark of John Shaw, Birmingham 1811, 7.5cm wide, 4.5cm deep (3 x 1 3/4 inches), 67g (a little over 2 ozs)

A George IV silver oblong engine turned snuff box. With concave sides, the hinged cover with a floral chased thumb-piece and a central rectangular reserve with later initials '.J.M.F.', mark of James Collins, Birmingham 1824, 1.75cm high, 6.5cm wide, 3.25cm deep (5/8ths x 1 1/2 x 1 3/8ths inches), 45g (a little under 1 1/2 ozs)

A 19th century mother of pearl and tortoiseshell canted-rectangular snuff box. The hinged lid engraved with a shield-shaped cartouche with initials within a floral surround and several borders and an unmarked white-metal frame, approx. 1.75cm high, 6.25cm wide, 4cm deep (3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8ths inches) Condition Report: Overall in very good condition. Small chip to the inner rim of the tortoiseshell. Some residue present and would benefit from a clean. Some tarnishing to the silver, decoration is crisp. No apparent cracks, noticeable significant scratches or restoration.

An early 20th century silver and pale-blue guilloche enamelled book-shaped pocket pill box or snuff box. The hinged front with a plain oval reserve within a pale-blue 'sunburst' guilloche ground, hasp and ball clasp, the base with hallmarks for Cohen & Charles, Birmingham 1912, 48.5mm x 37.5mm x 7.5mm (1 7/8ths x 1 1/2 x 1/4 inches) Condition Report: A chip to the enamell lower left corner not through to the base. Metal is tarnished, Makers mark is a little rubbed. Catch functions.

A circa 1750 rare French Saint Cloud soft paste bonbonniere or snuff box in the shape of a recumbent dog painted in Chinoiserie taste with figures, houses and landscapes in red and blue highlighted in gilt with gilt metal mounts, 1 3/4" tall x 2 1/3" long (reference Millers Guide 2004 page 268).

CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX LATE 19TH CENTURY after Meissen, modelled as a mouse, brass hinged mount, the cover hand painted with scene of cat and mouse, further painted interior and blue underglaze asterisk mark, along with a further Limogs porcelain snuff box, the hinged cover inscribed Who opens this must have a kiss, the underside with further inscription ...Tiffany Private Stock...Qty: 2

VICTORIAN NOVELTY FRUITWOOD SNUFF BOX, modelled in the form of a boot, the hinged cover engraved with bust of Robert Burns, Tam O'Shanter engraved to the sole6cm high

19th century papier mache snuff box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover painted with two female figures in an interior setting, L9cm

Three 19th Century Papier Mache Circular Snuff Boxes All with transfer printed and painted/hand tinted lids, including No.2 The Wrong Box, and two other scenes.largest 9.5cm diameterSee all images.

A selection of silver and white metal items, A selection of silver and white metal items, to include a silver cigar case, silver enamel compact, pill box, snuff boxes, matchbox, and silver plated menu holders, gross weight of solid HMS items3.62ozt.

Three snuff boxes, Three snuff boxes, to include a silver dendritic agate box, a silver amethyst box, and an etched glass box (3).

Early 19th Century Papier Mache Circular Snuff Box The printed and tinted lid depicting a classical scene of Diana the Huntress with a group of women and six hunting dogs.9.5cm diameterDamage to the edge of the lid and base, see all images.

A Chinese Canton silver mounted mother-of-pearl rectangular snuff box, late 18th century, the hinged lid and sides finely incised with panels of Buddha's hand citron and other fruit, length 6.9cm, together with twelve variously shaped Canton mother-of-pearl gaming counters.

A quantity of collectables to include three Chinese snuff/scent bottles, a turned wooden powder box with red lacquered interior, a continental white metal photograph frame, an artist articulated hand model, a framed plaster cast of classical figures, a model of a modernist chair and a carved hardwood Philippine stylised figurine on rectangular plinth (9)

19th century circular lacquered snuff box with Masonic insignia to the top, 7.5cm diameter.

Napoleonic Wars interest, antique oak circular snuff box with yellow metal (unhallmarked possibly gold) mounts, bearing multiple inscriptions including 'This box made from the wood of the Royal George, the Edgar and the Victory was presented by Admiral Sir T Byam Martin to Lt Col Cooper 1819', 'A piece of the Victory against which Lord Nelson rested when he died', 'The Edgar 70 guns blown up in 1711 under water 107 years' and 'The Royal George 100 guns sunk at Spithead in 1783 under water 33 years', 8.5cm diameter. 

A 19th Century part complete game of Intrigue/ Matrimony comprising of a circular divisioned circular card dish with centre turn, also an ebonised gavel and a snuff box. (3)

Pressed burr wood circular snuff box, 19th Century, the cover decorated with a scene of revellers, titled 'Fete Flamande', tortoiseshell lined, 8.5cm diameter (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).

Victorian silver snuff box, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1856, shaped rectangular form with engine turned decoration and inscribed cartouche dated 1858, 9cm x 3.5cm, weight approx. 89g (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).

George V silver presentation snuff box by Collingwood & Co., London 1935, Jubilee mark, canted rectangular form with guilloche decoration, inscribed to the inside cover 'Presented by the Clothworker's Company, May 6th 1935', 8.5cm x 4cm x 2.5cm, weight approx. 110g (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).

Mixed silver plate to include goblets, four piece tea service, snuff box, cutlery and other itemsLocation:

Boxes - An Edwardian silver throne shaped stamp blotter, London 1901, others brass egg Shaped snuff box, etc (7)

A novelty brass Pig vesta case, others silver plated Owl, Thune Owl, Shell case snuff or pill box etc

An assortment of 19th century and later collectors' items, including shell snuff box, nutmeg grater, mother of pearl cotton reels, porcelain plaque, egg shaped thimble case, seal holder, etc.

A Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box, the hinged top with presentation engraving ‘Presented by Lieut Col Sie W. W. Wynn Bart, to David Davis the best Swordsman in Captain John Dougdale’s Troop 1863, London 1862, 3.5ozt / 112g, length 7.5cm.Condition Report: Doesn't sit completely flat how ever presented well in good condition.

A George III silver snuff box, maker's initials I.S, London 1806, weight 1.5ozt /50g, length 6.5cm.

A Continental white metal snuff box, with engraved detailing and later applied mount, length 9.5cm.

M & CO; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of circular form with gadrooned decoration, Birmingham 1890, a hallmarked silver heart shaped trinket box and six contemporary chrome and gilt metal place settings in the form of apples.

CHARLES BOYTON & SONS; a pair of George V hallmarked silver sauce ladles in a rat tailed design, Sheffield 1920/21, a hallmarked silver snuff box, hallmarked silver stamp holder, pair of hallmarked silver sugar tongs, a silver proof commemorative crown 'The Queen's Silver Jubilee', and a cut glass decanter with silver collar.

DEAKIN & FRANCIS LTD; a George VI hallmarked silver snuff box, Birmingham 1937, approx 2.60ozt/80.9g.

FRANCIS CLARK; a William IV hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with engine turned decoration and applied detail, engraved J Stead, Birmingham 1833 (probably) and a Victorian hallmarked silver example with presentation inscription to interior, combined weight 4ozt/127g (2).

A George V hallmarked silver jewellery box of circular form, the hinged cover enclosing mirror with silk lined interior, Birmingham 1922, six hallmarked silver teaspoons with bright cut decoration, a hallmarked silver snuff box of oval form and gilt interior, a cut glass dressing table bottle with hallmarked silver top, weighable 3.5ozt/111g.

An octagonal oak miser's snuff box, one side engraved with a scene of Tam o' Shanter and Souter Johnnie carousing, the other with the words "Presented to John Roberts by Eli Kershaw as a token of esteem" Condition Report:Available upon request

A small Japanese Satsuma pot pourri basket, a cold painted spelter pheasant pea hen mounted horn snuff box, a Royal Worcester flower decorated jug, a porcelain patch box with red crescent mark, a pair of mother of pearl opera glasses, and assorted other items Condition Report:Available upon request

A Victorian silver snuff box, by Dalman & Narborough Ltd, Birmingham 1879, with presentation inscription dated 1882, 72mm wide, 2.81oz gross.

An Edwardian silver vesta case, Birmingham 1907, 27.2g; a silver cheroot case holder, 9.7g; a silver propelling pencil, 9.5g; an Ankh pill box; a brass snuff box; and a President Snuff box.