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Naval History - a 19th century gilt brass medallic snuff box, the cover embossed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson, the sides with Greek key, the interior inscribed Conqueror at Aboukir 1 Augt 1798 Copenhagen 2 April 1801, Trafalgar 21 Octr 1805 where he gloriously fell, 5.5cm diam, c.1805

An early-Victorian oblong-shaped silver snuff box with rounded ends, the hinged lid and ends with etched decoration, (lid rubbed), 8.5 x 3cm, 2cm high, Birmingham 1847, maker ES, ___2.2oz.

A Georgian Tortoiseshell and White Metal Mounted Snuff Box, 7cms Wide

A 19th Century French Papier Mache Snuff Box, the Hinged Lid Painted in Polychrome with Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 7.5x4.5x2.5cm High

A 19th Century Scottish Mauchline Ware Type Burr Wood Snuff Box, The Hinged Lid Decorated in Pen Work with Tavern Scene, The Sides Finely Decorated in Penwork with Grape and Vine, 8x5.5x2cm High

Selection of Sterling Silver items and miscellaneous items.  To include a pair of Sterling Silver vases , Sterling Silver Snuff Box, a Sterling Silver Match/Vesta Case, a Sterling Silver Card Holder and brass items.  The pair of Sterling Silver Vases is hallmarked "W.G.K" makers marks for W G Keight, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham and the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver.  The vases measure approx. 7 3/4 inches in height. Condition: There is some dents in the vases.  The Sterling Silver Gilded Snuff Box with a blank cartouche is hallmarked with the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver and the date letter "F" for 1905.  The Snuff Box measures approx. 2 inches length x approx.1 1/4 inches width x approx. 2cm depth. The Sterling Silver Card Holder is hallmarked "S.M & Co" for Samson Mordan. It is also hallmarked with the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver, the Leopard Passant for London and the date letter "G" for 1902.  The Card Holder measures approx. 3 1/4 inches x 1 3/4 inches and has Initials.  Total gross weight of the Sterling Silver items is approx. 380 grams. 

An Oriental enamel square box , a papier mache snuff box, 19th century, a cloisonne three piece condiment set, a mother of pearl Oriental box with miniature Balinese puppet figures and a Chinese white metal card case

A Georgian circular snuff box, the lid decorated with female with parasol, other Georgian and later snuff boxes, filigree work box etc.

A small amount of collectables including a treen needle case in the form of an acorn, a bone seal in the form of a leg, horn whistle, snuff box etc.

An early 19th century carved coconut , 10cm high, a mother-of-pearl rectangular snuff box, silver heart-shaped locket , two amber and gold mounted cheroot holders, cased, book mark, crosses, and Stanhope in the form of bone binoculars etc

A German embossed 800 standard white metal snuff box, 87mm a silver card case, a modern silver drum shaped box(a.f.) and a silver mounted inkwell .

A George IV rectangular silver snuff box by Thomas Shaw, Birmingham,1825 6cm wide. (41g)

A fine silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham 1842, by Nathaniel Mills, of oblong form, engine turned, hinged lid, 8cm wide, 80g; also a Victorian silver and mother of pearl pen knife (2) The snuff box has been polished regularly, gilt interior

An attractive silver gilt snuff box, by Garrards & Co., hallmarked Birmingham 1959, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, foliate thumbpiece and flush hinged, gilt inside and out, 8cm wide, 90g

A silver snuff box, Birmingham 1947, 79g, 7.5cm wide

A French silver snuff box, 51g, 8cm wide

A Kashmir brass and lacquered begging bowl, 19th century papier-mâché snuff box, fish knives & forks and brush and mirror set etc.

A 19th century snuff box in the shape of a shoe and a sterling silver snuff box (marked ST silver) (2)

A set of postal scales, pewter snuff box with hunting scene, copper Shakespeare paper weight and a hip flask

A George III silver snuff box, of rectangular cushioned form, the exterior with wriggle work and foliate decoration, with script initials 'AIM' or similar, Samuel Pemberton, London 1810, length 6cm, weight 28g/0.91ozt approx

A late nineteenth or early twentieth-century Continental silver snuff box, of oval form, the body decorated with rococo scrolls, flowerheads and opposing vignettes of a classical scene, the hinged cover with a portrait, marks struck to the underside, possibly Hanau, c.1890-1900, length 7.3cm, weight 76g/2.44ozt approx

A nineteenth-century French metal and bois durci snuff box, of circular form with the cast cover, depicting a scene of guards and prisoners at Versailles during the French Revolution, c.1840, diameter 7.5cm approx

A George III silver snuff box, of rounded rectangular form and curved to rest against the body, the exterior decorated with diaper work and flowerheads, the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior, Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1806, length 6.8cm, weight 34g/1.09ozt approx

A twentieth-century Continental silver and enamel snuff box, of rectangular form, the slightly cushioned cover inset with a polychrome enamel plaque, depicting a shepherd and maiden, within a cast silver surround, bordered by foliate scrolls against a backdrop of blue enamel, the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior, London import marks, British Commercial Transport Co Ltd, London 1930, length 8cm, together with a silver pill box with British import marks, combined weight 151g/4.85ozt gross approx (2)

Garrard & Co LtdAn Elizabeth II cased silver snuff box, of rectangular form, the exterior decorated with engine-turning and with applied cast foliate scroll border, with central vacant rectangular form cartouche, the underside incised, 'JJG', the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior, Garrard & Co Ltd., Birmingham 1987, length 5.2cm, weight 93g/2.99ozt approx, ensuite with the original lined and fitted presentation case, the cover applied in gilding, 'GALLAGHER', retailed by 'Crown Jewellers, Garrard & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street London'

A Continental nineteenth-century silver-coloured metal snuff box, of rectangular form with canted corners and stepped base, the cover with a classical scene raised in relief featuring two figures locked in embrace, amidst a landscape, with rococo shell and foliate scroll surround, the hinged cover opens to reveal a similar scene in polychrome enamel on metal, the box with gilt interior, maker's mark only, 'WC' with fleur-de-lis above, length 7.4cm, weight 88g/2.82ozt gross all-in approx

A nineteenth-century Continental silver snuff box, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with rococo scrolls and a landscape scene depicting houses, a bird and trees, within a foliate scroll border, the underside decorated with engine-turning, the hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior, indistinct hallmarks struck to both the interior of the base, the cover and also flange, one mark is perhaps 'W' and '4' with a key between, possibly Continental in origin, length 8.4cm, weight 79g/2.53ozt approx

A late nineteenth or early twentieth-century silver and niello snuff box, possibly of Russian or Continental extraction, of rectangular form, the exterior decorated with a tavern scene depicting merry revellers, the hinged cover struck with indistinct hallmarks, length 8.2cm, weight 95g/3.05ozt approx

A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX maker's mark TS, Birmingham 1838, of rectangular form, with a cast scrolling foliate rim, the lid with engine turned decoration, inscribed 'PRESENTED TO MR. ROBERT PARKINSON BY A Few South Shiels Friends, AS A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT FOR HIS ATTENTION IN PROCURING FOR THEM THE SPORT OF GREYHOUND COURSING 18th APRIL 1839 FLOREAT AMICITIA', 8.5 x 5cm, 132gms / 4.24oz Condition Report:Available upon request

A George III silver pocket snuff box, of contoured cushion form with banded flute-and-reed decoration, John Shaw, Birmingham, 1810, 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 61 g

A George III Fruitwood Snuff Box, of circular form, the lid with a relief moulded bust and inscription to commemorate his 50 years on the throne, 1810, 8cm diameter.The base is a good fit with the lid. The base and lid are not a marriage.

An Early- Mid XIX Century Walnut Snuff Box, of rectangular form, the hinged lid carved with figures in a tavern, 9cm long; Another, of oval form, the interior inscribed "M. Morr, box", 9.5cm long. We have amended the description to possibly 1797 from 1727.(2)

A mixed group of collectors' items, including a 19th century horn snuff box, an Italian glass scent bottle, two brass paperknives and various penknives.

Nathaniel Mills Snuff Box of rectangular form, hinged lid, gilt interior, engraved to top 'Dundee' and dated 1833. 3 inches x 2 inches.

A Chinese white metal circular snuff box and cover, the cover embossed with two seated Deities within landscape, character marks to right section, stamped to underside of box, approx 8cm diam, approx 69.4 grams 

George IV pocket snuff box the engine turned hinged cover inscribed "Old Nick 1847" by Thomas & William Simpson, Birmingham 1824 6.5cm x 2.5cm x 1.5cm 1.5oz 45gm

George IV engine turned silver snuff box with foliate border and blank cartouche probably by Charles Rawlings London 1821 3oz 95gm

Mid-18th century silver pocket snuff-box the hinged cover with inset lapis lazuli plaque, the gilt interior with rubbed marks, probably London 1750, 6.5cm x 5.25cm x 2.25cm

A group of treen objects, 19th century, comprising: a brass-mounted lignum vitae string box in the form of a barrel; a sewing clamp with bone screw; a cotton real and pin cushion; a tubular box with three compartments; a pair of miniature ebony goblets; a pigeon whistle; a cased box of scales; a brass mounted level; a Tunbridgeware miniature table, nib box and circular box; a pin case; two octagonal dice boxes; a rectangular dice box with miniature bone dice to interior; a snuff box; a dibber or small fid; a circular box with glass liner and lid; a rolling pin with transfer print of Sandown Bay; a flat pierced miniature box; and a turned case and cover containing a blue glass bottle (lot)Provenance: Property from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré.

A mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell mounted snuff box, early 18th century, unmarked, of oval form, the hinged cover inlaid with a central jovial figure framed within an architectural setting flanked by scrolling foliage, initialled MB to reverse, 8.1cm wide; a tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl mounted circular pill box, 18th century, with a a lady in flowing dress to pull-off cover, 3.5cm diameter; and a gilt-brass mounted tortoiseshell box, early 19th century, inlaid with floral sprays and with scrolling thumbpiece, 3.8cm high, 7.5cm wide; 4cm deep (3)  

A pressed maple snuff box, early 19th century, the lid in relief with a portrait of the Duke of Wellington and MARSHALL DUKE OF WELLINGTON.K.G., with a faux tortoiseshell interior; 8.5cm diameter; together with a yew wood box inset with a coin inscribed with a tree and ST J TIPTON JULY 1878, 7cm diameter (2)Provenance: Property from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré.Condition Report: The maple box: the portrait to the lid in good condition, the rim of the lid with a couple of very minor losses, the faux tortoiseshell lining with a few small cracks and scratches, the base with a small loss to the footrim and various minor scratches and knocks. The yew wood box: a crack running from the base through the rim and interior, the rim of the lid with a couple of very minor losses, the inset coin with moderate tarnishing. 

Mixed Lot: An antique silver snuff box of rectangular form with reeded design having a full length hinge opening to a gilt interior, initialled inside, marks rubbed (a/f), an early 20th Century silver cheroot holder, hallmarked for London 1900 of tapering form having a suspension loop together with a silver framed jewellery ring box, hallmarked Birmingham 1912, makers mark for S Blanckensee & Son Ltd (a/f)

Mixed Lot: An early 20th Century silver snuff box of plain polished rectangular form, full length hinge opening to a gilt interior and hallmarked Sheffield 1917, makers mark for Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, an Edwardian silver oval salt, part fluted decortion, Birmingham 1908, makers mark for Joseph Gloster together with a small circular box and cover, Birmingham 1910, makers mark Henry Matthews, g/w 88 gms

A GEORGE IV SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX JOHN BETTRIDGE, BIRMINGHAM 1826 With engine turned decoration, chased foliate borders and engraved with a monogram 7.5cm (3in) long 89g (2.85 oz) Condition Report: Marks are clear Hinge is good Engine turning good Cover sits well Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

A SILVER AND ENAMEL OVAL PERFUME BOX SPONSOR'S MARK FOR HAMILTON & CO. (OF CALCUTTA), IMPORT MARK FOR LONDON 1927 With a band of roses to a blue guilloche enamel ground and green border, twin green enamelled swing loop handles opening to a gilt interior with two silver gilt snuff bottles, two powder castors, four scent bottles and an oval box 13.5cm (5 1/4in) long 622g (20 oz) Condition Report: Marks are generally clear throughout Hinge good Cover sits well Slightly wobbles Knock to the foot rim Enamel appears to be in good condition throughout Gap to the cover of the small oval box Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

A collection of various objets de vertus including a 19th Century travelling barometer thermometer with Singer's Patent compass verso, by C W Dixey & Son Optician to The Queen, 3 New Bond Street London, No'd. 1619, 5 cm diameter, a Chinese heavily carved tortoiseshell snuff box with figural decoration, 7 cm x 4.5 cm, a tortoiseshell and yellow metal inlaid cross pendant on a moonstone bead chain, a Persian lacquered rectangular box, the top decorated with figures revelling in an interior, a Chinese cinnabar lacquered snuff bottle with all-over figural decoration and green stone stopper, 6.5 cm wide x 7.3 cm high, a plain tortoiseshell paperknife, 25.8 cm long, an Austrian cold painted bronze miniature figure of a "Squirrel upon a log", 4.5 cm long, an embossed brass vesta case decorated with Mr. Punch and Bonzo, 5.8 cm long, a lapis lazuli faceted pendant, set of postal scales, Burmese spherical open salt with figural decoration, miniature oval tray with shell marquetry inlaid medallion, a 19th Century marquetry inlaid single section tea caddy, jewellery box and contents of various costume jewellery, child's silver backed embossed dressing table brush, etc. CONDITION REPORTS Regarding the pocket barometer specifically : Whilst the case is basically sound, there is wear and tear to the gilding, particularly to the suspension loop. The silvered dial appears intact as does the mercury thermometer. The dial has some signs of dirt to the surface particularly to the inner section. There is some scratching to the surface of the paintwork on the mother of pearl Singer's compass dial - see images for further detail. The hand appears to be bent on the barometer dial - see images for further detail

A Regency silver snuff box. Thomas Bartleet, Birmingham, 1819. Of rectangular form, the engine turned lid chased with a foliate border and engraved with the Fletcher crest and motto to lid, the inside of the lid engraved with Greek inscriptions and initials, 5 x 7.2 x 2.3cm, approx. weight 2.8ozt

A Victorian silver vinaigrette. Thomas Johnson I, London, 1866. Of plain, rectangular form, the hinged grille decorated with foliate scrolls and flowers, 3.1 x 5.3cm, together with a Dutch silver table snuff box, of rectangular, reeded design, .833 standard, 7.3 x 12.5cm total weight approx. 6.8ozt (2) Condition Report: vinaigrette approx. 1.2ozt

A selection of trinket and snuff boxes, 19th century and later, to include: a papier mache example, the cover painted with classically dressed figures within a field, 8cm diameter, and a lacquered wooden example, the hinged cover painted with a monk, 8cm wide, together with a glass scent bottle, the body with bands of yellow, turquiose and gold swirls, 11.5cm high and a Gouda pottery jar and cover, typically decorated, painted maker's mark to base, 7cm high (Qty)CONDITION REPORT: The example depicting the man on the horse - the box shows wear commensurate with age, including surface scratches, minor chips and nibbles to the edges (as seen in photo) and wear and discolouration to the cover itself. No other obvious signs of damage nor restoration.  

A Russian lacquer circular snuff box, the push-fitting cover painted with a ship on a stormy sea, 6cm diameter, mid-20th century

A silver shaped rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover inscribed 'The South Wales Ladies Team To Their "Mascot" Tenby 1934', 5cm wide, Birmingham 1922, 35.2g

A group of small decorative objects, 19th century, to include two transfer printed papier-mâché snuff boxes, a maple snuff box, a small sorcerer's mirror, a reverse printed mezzotint of Sir Isaac Newton, a collaged and hand-painted plate from Redington's Toy Theatre, and a similarly collaged and painted plate showing Mr Campbell as William in Black Eyed Susanthe largest 26.5 x 20cm (7)This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No.UCNEHHAH.

A 19th century Russian silver and niello rectangular snuff box, 84 zolotnik, the hinged lid decorated with a two horse-drawn troika, the base with buildings, Moscow 1829 by Ivan Kaltikov and assay master Nicholai Bubrovin, weight 57.8g, length 6.3cm, an Edwardian silver square snuff box, the hinged lid relief decorated with the Three Graces, above interior scenes with figures dancing, Birmingham 1901, weight 71.9g, width 6.4cm, and a Dutch silver oval snuff box, the hinged lid decorated with a stylized scallop shell, weight 34.2g, width 5.2cm.

A 19th century French silver niello work rectangular snuff box, the hinged lid decorated with a scene of a hunter and dog talking to a maiden in a country landscape, weight 114g, length 8.1cm.

A Victorian silver snuff box with scalloped edge, with engine turned finish and plain circle to centre with gilt interior, Chester 1912 maker S Blanckensee & Son. 82 grams, width 72 mm.

Scottish horn snuff box with silver detailing, a Scottish agate silver brooch and other silver itemsCondition Report: Gross weight 137.2g

A Victorian silver snuff box, oval shaped with hinged lid, with engine engraved decoration bearing the initials S.W, London 1892, 6cm diameter, 1.09oz.

A James Dixon & Sons Cornish pewter snuff box depicting a pointer, width 6.5cm.

Silver snuff box, 2" x 1.25", w: 0.9 ozt

A Victorian silver rectangular snuff box with engine turned decoration and a vacant scroll cartouche on the cover, by Alfred Taylor, Birmingham 1861; together with a William IV silver snuff box with engine turning and applied borders, inscribed, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1835; and two other 20th Century snuff boxes (one initialled), the largest one 8cm long, 8.75oz. (4)