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Lot 74

A novelty silver stamp box,Chester 1913, in the form of a garden trug, the hinged lids inset with two glass panels, opening to reveal a gilt interior,6.5cm wideCondition ReportThe maker's mark is rubbed and illegible. No apparent dents. The glass is intact.

Lot 81

A silver and malachite stamp box,possibly Russian, with four hinged divisions, 13.5cm wideCondition ReportNo obvious or apparent maker's marks. Tarnishing to the silver. Some knocks to the edges of the malachite.

Lot 135

A collection of wooden stamp boxes,19th/20th century, to include olivewood, Sorrento Ware, a silver mounted ebony example, 11cm wide, a horseshoe form example, 7cm long, and a faux ebony four division,largest 16cm wide (qty.)Condition ReportMinor knocks, losses and wear. Overall good order.

Lot 77

A novelty silver stamp dispenser,possibly by William Edward Hurcomb, London 1904, in the form of a letterbox, 7cm high2.1oztCondition ReportNo apparent dents. Only light surface scratches.

Lot 85

A Dutch silver export stamp box,Dutch key mark, marked Holland, the hinged lid embossed with a domestic scene of a family, opening to reveal three stamp compartments,9cm widetogether with a German silver mounted Art Nouveau stamp case,crescent moon and crown mark, marked 800, to a leather envelope-style holder,6.5cm wideweighable 2.92ozt (2)Condition ReportMarks and wear to the interior of the leather. Minor wear and surface scratches to the silver but no apparent dents.

Lot 94

A collection of silver-plated stamp boxes,to include gilt, engraved, enamel and hardstone inlaid and cut glass examples, an example modelled as a commode, and another as a pedestal table, the largest 7.5cm wide (qty.)Condition ReportAll with marks and wear throughout.

Lot 132

A collection of wood stamp boxes,19th century, to include Maucheline Ware examples inscribed 'Pierrefonds, Le Chateau', 'Grand Aquarium, Brighton', and 'Weston Super Mare', a Tunbridgeware example, enamel inlaid and painted examples, including a box modelled as an artist's easel, inscribed 'Fontainebleau', and four American stamp dispensers, the largest 19cm wideCondition ReportKnocks and wear throughout.

Lot 147

A lapis lazuli two division stamp box,19th century, the hinged lid with painted scenes of Paris, inset with two portraits,8cm wide5cm highCondition ReportKnocks to the lapis lazuli. Minor losses to the painted scenes. The gilt metal compartment can be pulled out and away from the lapis lazuli stand.

Lot 149

A collection of stamp boxes,comprising;three Art Nouveau examples, including a WMF example, marked no. 32, 7cm wide, a copper example, marked no. 2, 7.4cm wide, and another brass octagonal example, marked no. 38, 11cm wide, five Salisbury Pewter stamp reels,each engraved with various American crests, and another Empire pewter example with engraved initials,4cm highand a W. Avery & Son Redditch example,modelled as an easel,12cm highCondition ReportKnocks and wear throughout.

Lot 141

A Dresden porcelain three-division porcelain stamp box,early 20th century, of rectangular form, with painted floral decoration, printed mark,12cm widetogether with a three-division Limoges box,probably relating to the Sykes-Picot agreement, decorated with French, United Kingdom, Russian and Italian flags, painted marks,9cm wideand a Dresden porcelain stamp box and matched blotter,each decorated with floral sprays, printed and impressed marks,box 8cm wide, blotter, 11.1cm wide (4)Condition ReportChips to the corners of the larger Dresden box. Wear and rubbing to the gilding. Minor surface wear throughout.

Lot 148

A glass stamp box,early 20th century, attributed to Baccarat, the lid with an engraved Iris flower,85cm wide Condition ReportOnly very minor nibbles to the glass. No apparent large chips.

Lot 108

A Tiffany Studios bronze 'Venetian' pattern stamp box,early 20th century, modelled as a gilt casket, the hinged lid opening to reveal three pull out stamp compartments, to a base decorated with painted red flowers, flanked by stylised animals, 10cm wide5cm deep5cm highCondition ReportWear to the gilt decoration. Minor knocks to the edges.

Lot 116

A group of six Tartan Ware stamp boxes,19th century, each with two stamp compartments, to include two examples with bone handles, marked 'Stuart', 'Fraser', 'Prince Charlie', 'Seventy-Ninth', and 'MacFarlane',6.5cm to 11.5cm wideCondition ReportKnocks and wear throughout.

Lot 80

An American silver and enamelled stamp dispenser,by Abercrombie & Fitch, marked Sterling, of cylindrical form, the hinged lid labelled 2¢, 3¢, 6¢, and US Air Mail, opening to reveal a four compartmented gilt interior,10cm wide5cm deep5.5cm highCondition ReportMinor surface scratches and tarnishing. The lid does not sit completely flush. No apparent dents.

Lot 152

A group of leather stamp boxes and books,19th century and later, to include a two-division box, with a glazed lid, 7.2cm wide, another marked Postage Vignettes, with two covered divisions and a central glass inkwell, 9.5cm wide, an Austrian four-division tooled leather box, marked F W Papke Wien IV., 9.3cm wide, a leather covered metal example, 12.5cm wide, a double sided hinged box, the top marked 'Postage', the bottom marked 'Pens', 6.5cm wide (qty.)Condition ReportSome splits and detached lids. Glass inkwell chipped. Knocks, wear, pulls and scuffs to the leather throughout.

Lot 115

A group of Tartan Ware stamp boxes,19th century, comprising three two-division examples, a Hay and Leith, a McLean, both 5.2cm wide, and another McLean, with individual hinged sections, 5cm wide, a Prince Charlie box, with a sloped top inscribed 'Receipt & Postage Stamps', 3.8cm high, a similar square section Prince Charlie box, 3.2cm high, and an oval McBeth example, 3.1cm high (6)Condition ReportMinor losses and wear throughout.

Lot 68

A Victorian silver stamp box,by John Beresford, London 1892, the hinged lid inset with a micromosaic plaque of a Roman amphitheatre, opening to reveal five stamp divisions,7.5cm square7ozt Condition ReportNo apparent dents or losses to the micromosaic.

Lot 111

A collection of ten Tartan Ware stamp boxes,19th century, comprising six circular examples, inscribed 'Albert', 'Caledonia', 'Albert', 'McPherson', 'Cameron' and 'Louise', 4cm to 5cm wide, and four rectangular examples, inscribed 'Colquhoun', 'Clan Stauart', and Rob-Roy', 3cm to 5cm wide (10)Condition ReportThe Louise example has a diamond registration mark. Knocks and wear throughout. Some minor losses to the tartan.

Lot 119

A collection of ten Tartan Ware stamp boxes,19th century, comprising five circular examples, inscribed ' 'McDonald', 'Stuart', 'Campbell', 'Rob-Roy', and 'McLean', 4cm to 5.3cm diameter, and five rectangular examples, inscribed 'McPherson', 'Lorne', McDuff', 'Stuart', and 'Cameron', 3.1cm to 8cm wide (10)Condition ReportKnocks and wear throughout. Some minor losses to the tartan.

Lot 106

A Tiffany Studios 'Abalone' pattern stamp box,20th century, the hinged lid inset with seven abalone panels, opening to reveal three stamp compartments, stamped 'Tiffany Studios, New York', no. 1158, 10cm wide5.5cm deep3.45cm highCondition ReportWear to the gilt decoration. Small chip to abalone panels. The stamp compartments should pull out but are a little stiff and cannot be removed. Please see the additional images.

Lot 98

A Tiffany Studios 'Pine Needle' pattern stamp box,early 20th century, with pierced gilt metal decoration, over opaque glass, opening to reveal three stamp compartments, stamped 'Tiffany Studios, New York', no. 801, 10.5cm wide5.5cm deep3.5cm highCondition ReportCracks and residue glue to the glass on the underside of the lid and base. Wear and patination to the gilt metal.

Lot 158

A group of four American advertising celluloid stamp books,comprising a Witter Springs Water, San Francisco, The Champion Hardware Co, Geneva Ohio, L.S. Plaut & Co Newark N.J., and Aetna Life Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn.,each approximately 5.5cm long,and an Irish example,Ross's Royal Ginger Ale, Belfast Ireland,5.5cm long (5)Condition ReportMinor wear. Sides of the Champion example are split.

Lot 114

A collection of ten Tartan Ware stamp boxes,19th century, comprising five circular examples, inscribed 'Stuart', 'Cawdor Campbell', 'McPherson', and 'Louise', 4cm to 5.2cm diameter, and five rectangular examples, inscribed 'Athole', McDuff', Clan Stuart', 'Forbes', and 'Prince Charlie', 3cm to 5.5cm wide (10)Condition ReportThe Louise example has an impressed diamond registration mark. Knocks and wear throughout. Minor losses to the tartan.

Lot 125

A group of seven Tunbridge Ware stamp boxes,mid 19th century to early 20th century, comprising five Victorian examples, an Edward VII example, and another example decorated with a cockerel,3.5cm to 15.5cm wideCondition ReportMinor knocks and wear throughout.

Lot 87

A Continental silver and glass stamp box,marked 800, the lid with a blue enamel border, to engine-turned decoration, 6.2cm widetogether with a German silver example, crescent moon and crown mark, marked 800, the glazed lid with floral decoration, opening to three stamp compartments,7.5cm wideCondition ReportNo apparent chips or nibbles to the glass. No dents to the silver.

Lot 139

A group of nine Limoges porcelain stamp boxes,early to mid-20th century, comprising four painted figural examples, four various floral examples, and another with a painted landscape,7.2cm to 9cm wide (9)Condition ReportAll appear to be in a good condition, with no apparent chips and the painting is intact.

Lot 123

A Tartan Ware converted stamp box,19th century, originally a snuff box, the lid inscribed 'Clanranald', opening to reveal two stamp compartments, a wetting sponge, and a silver letter scale weighing in grams,6.2cm wideCondition ReportOriginal silver lining is present but heavily worn. Knocks and wear throughout. Very minor losses to the tartan.

Lot 121

A group of eleven Tartan Ware stamp boxes,19th century, comprising seven circular examples, inscribed 'Albert', 'Leslie', McLean', 'Prince Charlie', 'Royal Stuart', McKenzie', and 'Rob-Roy', 4cm to 5cm diameter, and four rectangular examples, with one, two or three compartments, inscribed 'Stuart', 'McDuff', and 'Monro', 3.2cm to 8.2cm wide (11)Condition ReportKnocks and wear throughout. Some minor losses to the tatan.

Lot 89

Two Tiffany silver stamp boxes,1920s, marked 925 Sterling, the first of plain form, with three stamp compartments, 9cm wide, the hinged lid with engine-turned decoration, and engraved initials 'FRK', opening to reveal a gilt interior with two compartments, 6cm widetogether with a Tiffany silver-plated example,with embossed floral decoration, 7.5cm wide (3)Condition ReportTanrishing and surface scratches to all, but no apparent dents. Three division example does not close completely flush. Knocks to the edges of the larger plated example.

Lot 84

A group of four silver mounted glass stamp boxes,comprising an example modelled as a box, by Grey & Co, Chester 1908, a two division example, Chester 1912, 6cm wide, another similar example, Birmingham 1912, 6cm wide, and an example with a hobnail cut base, Birmingham 1905, 5cm wide (4)Condition ReportNibbles to the glass but no apparent cracks.

Lot 92

A Russian 14ct gold stamp case,engraved 'From Marco'. inset with a blue cabochon, and two stamp compartments,4.6cm wide17 gramsCondition ReportLight surface scratches but no apparent dents. The cabochon is intact.

Lot 344

A walnut, brass and cut-glass three tantalus,the silver by S J Rose & Son, Birmingham 1959 and DJ, Birmingham 1958, the brass handle and lock mechanism above three hobnail cut decanters each with faceted stopper and silver labels for 'SHERRY', 'WHISKY' and BRANDY', stamped to the metal work 'BETJEMANN'S PATENT 15182 LONDON' also with CROWN STAMP,34.5cm wideCondition ReportMinor nibbles to all decanters, a larger shell chip out of a foot of one.Knocks, scuffs and surface scratches to case commensurate with age and use.No key present. The tantalus is not locked.

Lot 124

A collection of eight Tunbridge Ware stamp boxes,mid 19th century to early 20th century, comprising four Victorian examples, an Edward VII example, an example with geometric decoration, a floral box, and another marked 'Postage',4cm to 6.2cm wideCondition ReportMinor knocks and wear throughout.

Lot 100

A pair of Tiffany Studios 'His and Hers' stamp boxes,early 20th century, each with enamelled blue and pink panels, to gilt metal borders, the hinged lids opening to reveal two pull out stamp compartments, stamped 'Tiffany Studios, New York', no. 1605, 6.5cm wide5.5cm deep3cm highCondition ReportBoth with wear and patination to the gilt metal. The enamel panels are intact, with no apparent cracks. Small losses/pitting to the enamelling.

Lot 150

A large collection of brass stamp boxes,19th and 20th century, to guiochelle enamel, shagreen, millefiori, engraved, embossed, leather, examples and another in the form of a shoe, the largest 24cm wide (qty.)Condition ReportAll with wear throughout. Scratches to the enamel.

Lot 159

A group of three American celluloid book-form stamp boxes,each with a hinged cover, comprising 'Tom Moore Cigar Americas Favorite', 'Ask Your Grocer For Aspirin's Coffees', and 'The Scollay Haberdasher 40 Court Street Boston',each 3.3 x 2.7cm,together with a postage stamp preserver,'Postage Stamp Preserver. Presented by The Travelers Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn.',10.2cm wide (4)Condition ReportPreserve with small tears and losses.

Lot 128

A group of ten Tunbridge Ware stamp boxes,mid-19th century and later, comprising seven Victorian examples, an Edward VIII example, a floral decorated box, and another marked 'Postage Stamps',4cm to 9cm wide (10)Condition ReportMinor knocks and wear throughout.

Lot 153

A group of stamp boxes,to include eight ivorine examples, largest 9cm wide, two similar resin boxes, largest 10cm wide, a four-division Bakelite box, the inside cover relief moulded 'Hydralin Mucosodine', 10.6cm wide, and a French nine-division Bakelite, the base marked 'Laboratoires Du Docteur P. Zizine', 12.7cm wide (qty.)Condition ReportWear, rubbing, and knocks throughout. Overall, good order with signs of wear commensurate with use.

Lot 127

A group of three Tunbridge Ware stamp boxes,19th century, comprising a circular example, the top decorated with a Penny Black, thought to be the earliest form of stamp box, 6cm diameter, a rectangular example, with a reverse profile of Queen Victoria, 4.3 x 3.8cm, and a similar unfinished example, with vacant centre and unfinished wood exterior, 4.3 x 3.7cm (3)Condition ReportReverse Victoria head with knocks and and wear. Otherwise, good order.

Lot 90

A Victorian silver sliding action stamp case,by W & G Neal, London 1897, retailed by George Maurice & Co, with engraved initials 'O.S', and three stamp compartments,7cm wideCondition ReportMinor surface scratches. The sliding mechanism functions. No apparent dents.

Lot 93

A group of silver-plated stamp boxes,to include four envelope form examples, a planished example, another engraved 'Mme Vicee Lebrun et Sa Fille', and six gilt examples,the largest 7.5cm wide (16)Condition ReportAll with rubbing and wear throughout.

Lot 143

A large collection of Goss Crested Ware porcelain stamp boxes,early to mid 20th century, 44 in total, comprising examples with UK town crests for Newhaven, Balmoral, Guilford, Wycombe, Leeds, Greenwich, Tavistock Abbey, Manchester and Sutton Bridge, and oversees examples, including Napoli, Switzerland, and Grand Canary, printed marks,each approximately 5.5cm wideCondition ReportMinor nibbles throughout but no apparent large chips or cracks.

Lot 86

A group of silver stamp boxes,to include an American example, marked Sterling, with engine-turned decoration, 6cm wide, two single stamp examples, Birmingham 1900 and 1903, 3cm wide, a cylindrical example with two stamp slots, 6cm wide, a Victorian embossed example, to a leather base, 4cm wideweighable 7.1oztCondition ReportSurface scratches and marks throughout.

Lot 95

A Tiffany Studios 'Grape Vine' pattern stamp box,early 20th century, with pierced silver-plated decoration, over opaque glass, opening to reveal three stamp compartments, stamped 'Tiffany Studios, New York', no. 801, 10.5cm wide5.5cm deep3.5cm highCondition ReportTarnishing to the metal, but no apparent cracks to the glass.

Lot 140

A collection of porcelain stamp boxes,to include a Henriot Quimper example, an Austrian example, painted with putti, to green and gilt borders, two Nippon examples, one with a painted landscape, the other with Native American, a Limoges floral decorated three-compartment example, and similar Dresden and Meissen style examples,4.5cm to 9.5cm wideCondition ReportThe paint is flaking and coming off from the lid on the Dresden box. No apparent chips, but wear to the decoration and crazing throughout. The blue and white Deflt style example with hairline cracks.

Lot 64

A Victorian silver stamp box,by W & G Neal, London 1898, the hinged lid with three glazed horseshoe panels, opening to a gilt three compartment interior,8cm wideCondition ReportThe glass has come away from the silver; it is loose but not damaged. The lid does not sit completely flush. Surface scratches throughout.

Lot 134

A group of carved wood stamp boxes,19th to 20th century, to include carved Black Forest style and olivewood examples, comprising three examples modelled as bears, two as owls, a lion, rabbit and pheasant,the largest 7cm wideCondition ReportKnocks and wear throughout. Some chips to the feet.

Lot 112

A collection of ten Tartan Ware stamp boxes,19th century, comprising four circular examples, inscribed 'Rob-Roy', 'McDonald', 'McKenzie', and 'Prince Charlie', 4cm to 4.5cm diameter, and six rectangular examples, inscribed 'Clanranald', 'Leslie', 'Dress McPherson', 'McPherson', and 'Stuart', 3.3cm to 5.5cm wide (10)Condition ReportKnocks and wear throughout. Minor losses to the tartan.

Lot 76

A Japanese silver stamp box,Jungin character mark, decorated with flowers, 3.5cm squareCondition ReportMinor dents to the inteior. Tarnishing throughout and light surface scratches.

Lot 72

A silver and tortoiseshell stamp box,Birmingham 1908, the tortoiseshell lid with applied silver 'Stamps' inscription, and turquoise cabochon, opening to a gilt three compartment interior, 8.7cm wideCondition ReportThe tortoiseshell comes away from the silver but it is not damaged. Very minor nibbles to the edges, but no large dents. Wear to the gilt interior.

Lot 130

A Mauchline Ware two-division stamp box,19th century, attributed to Charles Stiven of Laurenkirk, the sides decorated with gilt scrolls,5cm widetogether with another Mauchline Ware stamp box,decorated with fern to the underside against a speckled ground,4.3cm diameter (2)Condition ReportRectangular example with losses to the decoration. Small chip to the decoration across the mid section of the circular example.

Lot 126

A group of seven Tunbridge Ware stamp boxes,mid 19th century and later, comprising five example with Victoria head stamps, a floral decorated example, and another with geometric decoration,3.3cm to 8cm wide (7)Condition ReportMinor knocks and wear throughout.

Lot 103

A Tiffany Studios gilt bronze stamp box,early 20th century, with Greek meander corners, and three pull out stamp compartments, stamped 'Tiffany Studios, New York', no. 1130,10cm wide5.5cm deep3cm highCondition ReportWear to the bronze and gilding. Some knocks to the edges.

Lot 133

A group of carved wood stamp boxes20th century, central European, to include Swiss and German examples, carved with various animals and floral motifs,the largest 17cm wide (20)Condition ReportKnocks and wear throughout. No major losses.

Lot 154

A large collection of novelty stamp boxes and dispensersof recent manufacture, to include American examples modelled as a letterbox and postal van, another modelled as a cashier, two porcelain examples modelled as a cat and dog, and an enamel Starry Night example, the largest 15cm highCondition ReportLarge quantity in varying condition; knocks, wear and some losses throughout.

Lot 138

A collection of cloisonne stamp boxes,20th century, predominately Chinese, decorated with floral and dragon motifs, and further Chinese lacquered and Japanese metalwork examples, the largest 11cm wideCondition ReportLosses to the enamel throughout.

Lot 82

A group of three stamp boxes,comprising a silver gilt two division example, Birmingham 1910, 6cm wide, a three-division example, by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1902, mounted on a leather box, 9cm wide, and a similar silver-plated example, with a gilt interior, 8.2cm wide (3)Condition ReportTanrishing throughout. The silver lid to the leather cased example is detached but present.

Lot 65

A silver Stamp Society box,by D J M, London 1991, commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Penny Black, limited edition 11/40, with two pull out stamp compartments,5.5cm wideCondition ReportOnly minor surface scratches.

Lot 151

A group of metal stamp boxes,to include a German example, the brass plaque with a scene of The Crystal Palace, 8.5cm wide, a silver plated example with a scene titled 'Le Printemps' after Francois Boucher, a copper and brass example, with an enamelled roundel, in the Celtic style, 11cm wide, a cast iron three-division box, cast with an hourglass, 9.8cm wide, a silver plated three-division, with basketweave decoration, 10cm wide (qty.)Condition ReportMinor knocks, wear, rubbing and minor losses throughout. Some lifting to the metal clad boxes. One example with two birds to the lid has a repaired foot.

Lot 142

A large collection of Goss Crested Ware porcelain stamp boxes,early to mid 20th century, 44 in total, including examples with UK crests for St Albans, Bicester, Berkshire, Folkestone, Durham, Maidenhead, Tunbridge Wells, Wroxham, Manchester, Nottingham, and oversees examples, including Malta and South Africa, printed marks,each approximately 5.5cm wideCondition ReportAll appear to be in good condition, only minor nibbles but no apparent chips or cracks.

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