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Click here to subscribeA George III silver snuff box, John Linnet & William Atkinson, London 1812, engine-turned, 6.5cm; another snuff box, Joseph Gloster Ltd, Birmingham 1913; another white metal snuff box; and a Victorian silver and parcel gilt vinaigrette, Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1842; total weight 6.3oz.Qty: 4
A gold-mounted Meissen porcelain small rectangular snuff-box and cover, c.1760, the gold mount later, finely painted with figures and merchants at various pursuits in river landscapes with cargo, palaces, buildings and fortifications, within rococo floral cartouches, the cover interior a figure and two figures on horseback by a monument next to river opposite a large schloss, 5.5cm wide overallProvenance: J. Nachemsohn Antiques (according to the paper label attached to the interior).Condition Report: Overall, this box is in good condition, with only minute wear to the surface of the underside – this is extremely minor and does not affect the decoration. In addition, there are two dirt-filled small scratches to the surface of the cover – these are also very minor and do not affect the decoration (and the dirt could be cleaned out by the restorer).
A gilt-metal mounted Meissen porcelain oval snuff-box and cover, c.1755, finely painted with vignettes of birds in landscapes and perched on branches with moulded rococo strapwork and rocaille cartouches against a purple mosaic ground, the underside with a swan, the cover interior with a turkey, cockerel and hens, the mount chased with a floral thumbpiece, 8.1cm wide overallProvenance: J. Nachemsohn Antiques (according to the paper label attached to the interior).Note: For a box of the same form with the same moulded decoration in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, see Barbara Beaucamp-Markowsky, Boîtes en Porcelaine des manufactures européennes au 18e siècle, Fribourg, 1985, p. 211, no. 167.Condition Report: Overall, this box is in good condition, with only slight (and minor) wear to the raised cartouche on the underside of the box.
### Eclectic Collection of Vintage and Antique Items A diverse assortment of vintage and antique artefacts, dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century, comprising decorative, utility, and personal memorabilia. ### Description: 1. **Keepsake Boxes**: - An oval-shaped lacquered box with a painted jungle scene featuring a tiger, likely of Asian origin, early 20th century. - A rectangular brass box with a smooth, polished finish, possibly for cigars or stationery items. - A black and gold rectangular lacquered box with intricate patterns, referencing Middle Eastern or South Asian art. - A smaller octagonal brass box, decorated with engraved motifs, likely a snuff or trinket box. - A wooden box with marquetry inlay, depicting floral or scenic elements, possibly European, 19th or early 20th century. 2. **Framed Photographs**: - A rectangular military portrait of a uniformed man, likely WWI-era (1914–1918), housed in a black frame with an inscription partially visible. - An oval frame containing a sepia-toned photograph of a young child, mid-20th century. - A silver-toned ornate rectangular frame with visible text, “R.H.L.,” mounted with floral embossing. 3. **Metalware**: - A hammered metal hip flask, potentially dating to the interwar period. - A curved stainless flask and another with textured detailing, consistent with early to mid-20th-century designs. - A miniature brass desktop armillary sphere, decorative but inspired by scientific instruments of the 19th century. 4. **Books and Ledgers**: - A leather-bound book with gold gilt detailing, late 19th to early 20th century design. - A green leather ledger embossed with “Midland Bank Limited,” indicative of personal financial use, mid-20th century. 5. **Scientific Equipment**: - A brass field microscope with a black base, late 19th to early 20th century, with adjustable focus features. - A pair of black binoculars, early 20th century, likely military or recreational. 6. **Stationery and Desk Accessories**: - A wooden stamp with a polished handle, likely for sealing wax, 19th or early 20th century. - A circular leather tape measure case or pocket accessory, early 20th century style. ### Historical and Collectible Context: The collection showcases fine craftsmanship and proportions reflective of the late Victorian through to the mid-20th century. Military memorabilia, scientific instruments, and decorative items within the grouping suggest it originates from a private collector or estate sale.
Enamel snuff box, 3rd Artel, Moscow ca. 1915, silver. A rare Russian enamel snuffbox, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with a cartouche of painted flowers, bordered with varicolour stylized foliate and geometric motifs together with scrolls, floriate and foliate decoration to the sides. The model is executed with gold gilding. Russia, Moscow, 3rd Artel, circa 1915, hallmarks: 3rd Artel hallmark (ЗяА), Kokoshnik hallmark 88 - enamel worn in some small places. 48 grams, 88 Zolotniki 916.6/1000. Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1.5 x 5 x 3 cm.
Snuffbox with miniature portrait, Paris 1798-1809, gold. Very fine 18 kt. gold snuff box with an oval hand-painted miniature portrait of a lady with a musical instrument on the hinged lid. This portrait contains an enamelled cartouche with leaf motifs which is also applied to the outer edge. In between chiselled with lozanges in checkerboard pattern. The side is divided into panels with the same patterns. The intermediate pieces, upper edge and lower edge are also enamelled. The underside contains the same decoration as the lid (excluding the portrait). France, Paris, 1798-1809, hallmarks: Departmental hallmark 1798-1809 (chicken), chicken head 3 (unofficial hallmark used by Parisian goldsmiths on their gold products of the 2nd title, often luxury pieces), unknown maker's mark (LFB with zither or fan), eagle's head re-hallmark (fineness hallmark for products of at least 750 gold) - excellent condition. 141.1 grams, 18 kt. (750/1000). Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2.5 x 8.5 x 6.2 cm.
Louis XVI snuff box, Paris 1784, gold. Louis XVI oval snuff box in three shades of gold. Decorated with guilloche patterns with concentric stripes, dots and flower shapes on the hinged lid. The outer edge on top of the lid and on the side of the lid is decorated with laurel wreath elements on an Amati background. The side is decorated with panels on which guilloche patterns are applied and four intermediate pieces with laurel leaves. The underside is decorated in the same way as the lid. France, Paris, 1784, hallmarks: bird's head (fineness indication Paris, period 1783-1786), P84 ''Maison Commune'' year hallmark, Charge hallmark, maker's mark JCB crowned with flower and fleur de lis. 53.9 grams, 22 kt. (916/1000). Dimensions L 4.5 cm, W 5.6 cm, H 1.8 cm.
Y A SMALL QUANTITY OF METALWARE To include; a late George III tortoiseshell snuff box with gold coloured inlay, six brass vesta cases, a French niello decorated match holder, a painted papier mâché match holder and a silver mounted glass match striker 7.5cm high and smallerProvenance: Private collection Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning The frog match striker missing a foot Some chips, cracks and losses, please see additional images ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
An early 19th century yellow metal mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, 6.5cmD, together with a further lacquered papier mache box, the lid hand painted with a woman wearing a hat, titled 'Emmy' inside, bears 'Stoberafrers Fabrik' inscription, and one other with reverse painted glass lid depicting a gentleman (all af)
PRISONER OF WAR INTEREST; a WWII period snuff box, the carved cover inscribed 'Turkish Prisoner', bears details to the interior 'Private J W Donland 56961 95th Light Infantry Salonika', width 10cm, an Eastern novelty snuff box modelled as a shoe, an amber coloured circular inkwell with glass liner, two modern enamel decorated examples and a brass and copper snuff bottle (6).
Six novelty vesta cases, comprising a white metal example stamped 925 and decorated with a mermaid, three white metal examples models as a skull, a mouse and a pig, a plated elephant example, a base metal elephant example and a white metal snuff box stamped 925 and decorated with a fox, the longest 6.5cm.
A William IV Scottish engine turned silver rectangular snuff box, by James Nasmyth, of bombe form, with cast foliate border and interior later presentation inscription, Edinburgh, 1832, 87mm, 127 grams. Overall condition is good, commensurate with age and mild use.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An 18th century Chinese Canton enamel "European subject" snuff box. The hexagonal shaped snuff box depicts a scene of a family weaving cloth in the garden, flowers and foliage to four sides and the base, to interior depicts a landscape with boats, trees and pavilions.Measures approx. 3.5cm x 8cm x 6cmTiny chips to the enamel on the cover and bottom seam, slight discolouration to the base.
A Qing dynasty carved tortoiseshell 'Figural' snuff box. The hinged box featuring carved scene of the riverside village, with houses, figurines sitting by the river, a boatman and a passenger on a boat, amidst willow tree and flowers, floral scrolling on the border of the lid, flower carving on the side of the lid, the sides of the base carved two dragons, surrounded by clouds, birds and butterflies, a scene of a lady offering tea for her family in the garden.Measures approx. 2.3cm tall x 8cm long x 5.5cm deep.A tiny chip to the inside of the cover.
A George III hallmarked silver fish slice, with pierced blade and engraved initials to the terminal, London 1817, length 29cm, a silver snuff box, a hallmarked silver napkin ring, a hallmarked silver lidded mustard (combined approx 5.59ozt/173.8g), also a hallmarked silver sandalwood lined cigarette box of rounded rectangular form and a small group of costume jewellery.Condition Report: Box weighs approx. 361g