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Click here to subscribeMilitary Hat Snuff Box - A brass officer's hat military snuff box. Appears in poor condition as the base is being held together with clear tape. Snuff box is 7 cm (l). (M) PLEASE NOTE: ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AND COLLECTED OR DESPATCHED BY WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DECEMBER DUE TO THE HOLIDAY PERIOD.
Welsh Railway Interest, a rare and original Victorian oval brass pocket snuff or tobacco box. The hinged lid engraved at the centre '1888' and with an applied serrated oval band inscribed 'William Banwell Burnham Somerset', the base inscribed 'A present from Garw Valley', 2cm high, 7.25cm wide overall (3/4 x 2 7/8th inches)Note; Mr Banwell was an engine driver on the Garw Valley Railway in mid Wales when this was given as a gift in 1888. The Garw Valley Railway in now a heritage railway restoring the line from Pontycymer to Brynmenyn
A Victorian silver snuff box, of shaped rectangular form with hinged cover, all-over bright cut engraved with scrolling geometric decoration around a vacant cartouche, maker Frederick Marson, Birmingham 1875, 7.5 x 3.5cm, 1.7oztHinge good.Lid closes well.Marks good.Stands well.No later engraving.No splits, dents or repairs.A good example.
A Georgian silver nautilus shell mounted snuff box, the flush hinged cover bearing inscription 'Marg.t Mertho to Mark Willins in remembrance of Jn, Mertho', the gilt washed inner cover stamped London 1805, gross dimensions approx 7.5 x 6 x 5cmSome handling wear.Small chip to top of shell.Silver with light surface wear only.
A white metal carved cowrie shell mounted snuff box, the flush hinged cover engraved with a woodland scene, having line carved shells to top and bottom, unmarked, gross dimensions approx 6 x 3.5 x 3.5cm; together with an uncarved smaller example, initialled EB to the hinged cover, unmarked, gross dimensions approx 5 x 3 x 2cm (2)Larger shell – three hairlines running through body of shell but structurally fine, no chips, silver very good.Smaller shell – shell with fine star cracks to each end but structurally fine, silver with some age/handling wear, otherwise good.
A George III silver double snuff-box, of curved oblong form, having all-over bright cut engraved decoration with initialed cartouche, the double-hinged cover opening to reveal gilt-washed interior, maker Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1809, 2ozt, 6.5 x 4cmAction good.Both lids close well.No splits.One very small dent along one side.Further very small dent to one seam, and one slightly larger dent to end seam.Marks good.Cartouche with engraved monogram.
A late 19th century French gilt metal and enamel table snuff box, of canted rectangular form, the blue enamelled hinge cover inset with a bust portrait miniature watercolour on ivory, the case with acanthus leaf chased banded frieze, w.7.5cmIvory submission ref: 6N3CYTCE Enamel excellent but the glass above it is grubby.Hinge good.Miniature appears faded and a little grubby.Gilt metal all good with minor surface scuffs only.Lining to inside of cover is loose.
A continental white metal and paste set snuff box, of canted rectangular form, the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt-washed interior, w.5.5cm; together with another larger example, the hinged cover bordered with blue hardstones enclosing a figure landscape scene, gilt-washed interior, w.7.8cm (2)Larger box – some wear and paint loss to outer stones, painted scene with fading, otherwise no apparent faults.Smaller box – all stones complete, enamel loss to green leaves on front, modest handling wear, otherwise no apparent faults.
A George III silver rectangular snuff box, by Joseph Ash I, London 1808, engine turned with Greek key border, set circular cabochon variegated brown agate to lid, length 6.4cm. (gross weight 61.2g) Condition note: in good all over condition wear from normal use, no issues, further image added.
A Victorian medallion, to commemorate the Royal Exchange, obv: the Royal Exchange in relief Sr Tho Greasham 1556 Destroyed By The Fire Of London, Rebuilt 1669 Again Burnt Jany 10 1838. L. Barber Fecit, Pub. By Griffin & Hyams, Cornhill in exergue, rev: Queen Elizabeth I with trumpeteers and attendants, Queen Elizabeth Proclaiming The Burse To Be Called The Royal Exchange For Ever 1570, mounted in an oak frame as a snuff box, 9cm, together with various other medals to include Liverpool and Manchester Railway Bridge at Newton and Viaduct Over Sankey Canal & Valley, Princess Alexandrina Victoria 1887 majority medal, Queen Victoria 1837 Assention medals x2, The Royal City medal in leather case, 1857 Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition medal x2 (one in original brass case) (9)
A Nelson souvenir brass snuff box, of circular form the removable cover with bust of Nelson, the base with Greek key frieze and 'Conqueror at Aboukir 1 Augt. 1798, Copenhagen 2 April 1801, Trafalgar 21 Octr. 1805, Where He Gloriously Fell" within wreath to the underside.Diameter 54mm, height 24mm.Areas of Verdigris/discolouration.M&P Fecit mark to the base is worn.Underside with light dents.Underside rim slightly misshapen.The expected knocks consistent with age.
Mid 18th century silver snuff box, engraved foliate scroll decoration to the hinged lid and body, partially indistinct personalisation inscription to the lid, gilt lined interior with engraving "He conquers who is cautious", makers Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1854, dimensions approx 10 x 4.5 x 2cm
Early 20th century silver snuff box, repoussé military scene to the hinged lid, repoussé laurel leaf decoration to the sides, Sheffield import marks Samuel Boyce 1900, dimensions approx 8 x 6cm; together with a Victorian silver vinaigrette, engraved stylised foliate decoration, initialled cartouche, gilt lined interior, pierced grille, makers Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1873 (2)
Late 19th century silver circular snuff box, repoussé idyllic courting couple scene to the hinged lid, foliate decoration to the body and two vacant cartouche, gilt lined interior, London import marks for David Bridge 1897, diameter approx 5.5cm; together with a late 19th century silver oval trinket box, repoussé family scene to the hinged lid, floral and foliate decoration to the body, London import marks 1896 (2)
German silver snuff pill box of oval form with neo classical cherubs and urns to the lid (marked with crescent and crown, SR makers mark), together with a silver trinket box with a silver inlaid tortoise shell lid (hallmarked Birmingham 1906, L&S) and a brass mother of pearl lidded pill box. Widest measures approx 7.8cm.
MILITARIA INTEREST comprising WWI medal trio comprising 1914-15 Star, British War medal and Victory medal engraved to 13752 Pte W. A. Leedham C. GDS, silver engine turned snuff box engraved 'W. A. Leedham on his retirement as President of Arley W. M. Social Club 1949-1958', Coldstreamers badge, cigarette / lighter case, sheathed daggerProvenance: private collection GwyneddComments: wear overall, dagger in poor condition,
A French gold-mounted Indian-red lacquer snuff box, late 18th century, indistinct marks, of oval form, with Vitruvian scroll borders and engine-milled panels, the tortoiseshell lined interior inset with a silhouette portrait of a lady on ivory, 3.5cm high, 7.7cm wideIvory submission reference: 5X61CHWY
A William IV gold snuff box, by Nathanial Mills, 1836, Birmingham, the engine turned exterior with Ashburton coat of arms to the hinged lid, the interior with later presentation engraving "OSBORNE CASTLE" Launched by The LADY ASHBURTON WOOLSTON WORKS, SOUTHAMPTON, 23rd November 1961, approx. 76.2g, 1.4cm high, 7cm wide, 4.2cm deep
A gilt-metal mounted Meissen porcelain rectangular snuff-box and cover, c.1755-60, the exterior painted with figures in landscape gardens next to monuments and sheep, within rococo scroll-moulded cartouches, the interior of the cover stippled with a portrait of a finely dressed lady seated by a table and holding a saucer of steaming coffee up to her mouth, a Meissen coffee pot beside her, within an elaborate gilt floral cartouche, 9cm wideFootnotes: Note: For a scalloped-shaped Meissen snuff-box stippled on the interior of the cover with a lady within a similar gilt cartouche, see Sarah-Katharina Acevedo et al., Meissen Snuff Boxes of the Eighteenth Century, Munich, 2013, pp. 328-329, Cat. no. 100, where it is noted that the interior scene is derived from an engraving by Johann Esaias Nilson, Zeit-vertreib der Frauenzimmer (The Amusements of the Fair Sex). The painting style of the lady on the interior of the cover is the same as the lady on the interior of the present box, suggesting that the same painter was the author of both interior scenes. Condition Report: The lid has been broken and professionally restored, examination under UV light reveals two repaired cracks across the left and middle. Possible further restoration to the box interior. A chip to the reverse bottom edge of the box.
A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED WHITE SNUFF BOX AND COVERSt. Cloud or Mennecy, mid 18th century Modelled as a recumbent pug dog, its coat moulded with flowering prunus branches, the oval cover moulded with rows of florets, 6.25cm wideProvenanceThe collection of the lateCountess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website forfurther details:https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zyCONDITION REPORTFine haircrack running from the dog's hind quarters to the rim, approx. 4cm length.Minor loss to the silver rim
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX AND COVERPossibly Meissen, 18th/19th century Cartouche- shaped, modelled with a recumbent pug dog on the cover, the sides painted with a continuous Kauffahrtei scene, the base with a similar scene in purple monochrome, the inside of the cover painted with an elegant gentleman and two ladies in a landscape, 7cm wideProvenanceThe collection of the lateCountess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website forfurther details:https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zyCONDITION REPORTRestoration to the cover and to both pug's forelegs. Some wear to the gilding.
AN ENAMEL COPPER-MOUNTED SNUFF BOX AND COVERProbably German or French, 18th/19th century Modelled as a recumbent pug dog with pup on a blue washed rectangular base, the base painted with a figure seated before ruins, the interior of the base painted in puce monochrome with a house and trees, 8.25cm wideProvenanceThe collection of the lateCountess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website forfurther details:https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zyCONDITION REPORT The hinged base with two areas of restoration and some cracks to the enamel. Minor wear to the enamels. The cover with a minor nick to the tip of the adult pug's nose
A GROUP OF GERMAN PORCELAIN19th and 20th century Comprising; a Meissen figure of Cupid in disguise, 19th century; a small Meissen figure of a hare, 20th century, a pair of late Nymphenburg miniature vases on integral plinths moulded with the Bavarian shield, 18cm high; a late Nymphenburg white putto musician, 15cm high; a Nymphenburg model of a pony, 12.5cm high ; also a Samson enamel rectangular snuff box and a circular enamel pill box (8)ProvenanceThe collection of the lateCountess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website forfurther details:https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zyCONDITION REPORTCupid in disguise- restoration to both wings. Some restoration to the baton. Restored break through right arm.Meissen hare- large chip to edge of right ear Chip to hat.Losses to gilt-metal band around basePair Nymphenburg miniature vases, green printed and impressed marks- good conditionWhite putto- item held in right hand mostly lacking.Minor chips to tips of the instrument.Donkey- good conditionSamson snuff box- small cracks to the enamel at the cornersEnamel pill box- some wear
ASSORTED COLLECTABLES comprising a circular papier mache snuff box, the lid painted with a seventeenth century seated gentleman counting coins, 7cm diameter; a novelty cigarette dispenser in the form of a bottle of Moet & Chandon White Star champagne, 29.5cm high; a Great Britain coin set, 1989, in case of issue; eight Crown Staffordshire bone china decanter labels, namely Claret, Whisky, Brandy, Port, Gin (x2), Sherry, and Scotch, four of them cased as one; a gilt metal buckle; and a faux tortoiseshell and machine lace fan.
A silver and agate snuff boxUnmarkedProbably 18th centuryWith moulded banding surrounding agate panels to base and hinged lid, approx. 4.3 x 6.0 x 3.0cm, together with a silver pill box engraved with a cross to lid, London, 1967, Hurst, Franklin & Co, approx. 4.6cm dia., weighable weight (exc. agate box) approx. 1.1ozt (2)
A Victorian Aesthetic Movement silver scent bottle Henry Titterton BrockwellLondon, 1880Attractively decorated with engraving of a flying crane and small bird to body, the hinged cap with gilded interior opening to reveal a glass stopper and glass lining to bottle, engraved monogram to cap, 6.7cm high; together with an Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box, first half of 19th century, marks rubbed, chased with foliate patterns to hinged lid, sides and base, gilded interior, 5.1 x 9.6cm; an Austrian silver cigarette case, 900 standard, Vienna, the pierced cover with lovebird and floral decoration to parcel gilt borders, 7.3 x 8.2cm; and a small Victorian silver vinaigrette Birmingham, 1845, Edward Smith, 1.9 x 2.7cm, total weighable weight (exc. scent bottle) approx. 7.7ozt (4)
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