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An antique mother of pearl snuff box or compact, the top with carved decoration and with silver coloured mounts. Width 9 cm, depth 7 cm.

A clay pipe in the form of a birds talon, a small knife with tortoiseshell scales, a papier mache snuff box and a small box containing a seal.  This bladed lot is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.

The Honourable The Irish Society interest - Presentation silver tobacco / snuff box, Stokes & Ireland Ltd, Chester, 1905, of oval form, the hinged cover with raised crest to centre, above - 'THE HON THE IRISH SOCIETY - A.D 1613', beneath - inscribed 'Sir Newton Bart Governor 1906', 9.6cm. long, weight 3.43 tr.oz.

A Victorian silver vesta case, together with a Continental silver snuff box, decorated with a basket of flowers against a trellis ground, opening to reveal gilt interior, marked 925. 1.7 tr.oz. (2)

A Continental 925 Sterling silver snuff box, of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover with foliate engraving and central oval vacant cartouche, 5.2cm., weight 1.52 tr.oz.

A 19th century French pressed horn snuff box modelled as Napoleon’s bicorn hat, the hinged lid depicting the Vendome Column and inscription Napoleon le Grand, Cherie de la Victoire, 11 Sut Par Son Genie, Eterniser sa Gloire, 8.2cm. Wide.

A Continental white metal rectangular snuff box, the lid engraved with flowers, etc., with plain interior, 1.53oz, 8cm long.

A 19thC horn beaker, with silver mount, marks indistinct, 12cm high, and a 19thC tortoiseshell and horn snuff box.

A ISLAMIC MARKET TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, 8.2cm long.

Three pieces of Continental white metal, comprising a Dutch silver sifter spoon with windmill terminal, 15cm long, a silver snuff box of wavy outline marked 800, 8cm wide and a cup of Scandinavian design bearing Hanau pseudo-hallmarks, approximately 199gSome surface wear and minor dents.  No splits, holes or repairs.

A Victorian heart-shaped silver scent bottle holder, Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898, containing a green glass bottle and stopper, 8cm long, a snuff box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1896, of rectangular shape, 9cm wide, a circular silver patch box, London 1887, with inset mirror to inner lid, 5cm diameter and a silver plated hand warmer converted from a double-ended scent bottle (4)

A silver snuff box, Joseph Walton & Co, London 1938, of rectangular shape with engine turned decoration throughout, initialled RL, yellow metal thumbpiece, 8cm wide, a silver card case and a cigarette case, approximately 223g (3)

Birmingham enamel snuff box, c. 1775, the cover painted with courting lovers, floral sprays below and to the underside, 6.5cm diameter.

Group of 19th century curio boxes and cases to include tortoiseshell and silver concertina card case, 11cm, mother of pearl and abalone shell card case, horn snuff box, papier mâché and mother of pearl snuff box, burr wood snuff box and a Chinese snuff bottle (lacking stopper).  (6)

Dutch silver snuff box of caddy form, c. late 19th century, embossed with figures in a farmyard scene, import marks for RJ, 29.4g.

A Early 19th Century White Metal and Parcel Gilt Snuff Box of Rectangular From, Engraved Scrolling Decoration to all Sides and Monogrammed LA to Hinged Lid, Stamped to the Interior JML, 6x3.5cms Approx, 58.9gms

A Collection of Late 19th Century and Later Silver and Other Jewellery to include Silver Maltese Cross Cufflinks, White Metal Mounted Agate Brooch, Pair of Silver Dolphin Drop Earrings, Carved Rose Quartz Earring in the Form of a Pig (Single), Silver Green Stone Mounted Drop Earrings, Enamelled Examples, Brooches, Part Bakelite Clip, Snuff Box Etc

VICTORIAN RECTANGULAR SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX, engine turned decoration, cast floral thumb piece, gilded interior, Nathaniel Mills, 9.5 x 6.5cms, 114gmsProvenance: private collection Denbighshire

19th Century silver mounted horn snuff box, boot form, hinged lid with engraved monogram, 8.5cm.

An antique Battersea-type enamel snuff box with gilt metal rims, the top painted with 17th century Inn courtyard scene - resting the horses on a journey, 6.5 x 5.5 cm to/w a Limoges enamel pill-box with gilt metal lining (enamel chipped on lid) and a 19th century novelty papier maché snuff-box in the form of a shoe with silver wine inlays (3)

A heavy quality silver Christening mug, Birmingham 1925, to/w a pair of shell dishes on ball feet, Sheffield 1911, 8.5oz total; lot also includes an unmarked 'pebble' snuff box and a boxed silver wine drip-collar (4)

A snuff box, 750/1000 gold, engraved and enameled decoration, polychrome central reserve "Portrait of D. Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil", set with 4 garnets, Switzerland, 19th C., signs of use, Charles Magnin's maker's mark (1830-1876), remarked with Cabeça de Velho. Notes: "This snuffbox, by the Swiss maker Charles Magnin (1830-1876), must have been a gift from Emperor D. Pedro II of Brazil to some prominent contemporary figure. This type of offering became particularly popular during the 19th century, when it was given as a token of esteem and as a reminder of family/friendship or in gratitude for services rendered. A snuff box by the same maker and with the same representation of Emperor D. Pedro II of Brazil on the cover was auctioned by Maison R&C at the Hôtel Drouot, Paris, on January 30, 2024, selling for €48,000", Dim. - 2,5 x 9 x 5 cm; Peso - 133 g.

A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED NAPOLEON PAINTED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX DEPICTING A PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AND THREE OTHERS (4)19th Century 7cm long; Together with a silver (unmarked) mounted oval tortoiseshell snuff box, with gadrooned top and base, 9cm wide; a George III silver pique and gilt-metal mounted carton-pierre snuff box with carved amethyst and jade central roundel, 8.5cm wide; and a Chinese-Export profusely carved tortoiseshell example

A TREEN PIQUE INLAID SHOE SNUFF TOGETHER WITH A TOLE PEINTE SNUFF BOX AND OTHERS (5)Mid-19th and 20th Century The shoe with sliding lid, 10.5cm wide; polychrome decorated tole example with flowers to the hinged lid and simulated hardstone border, 7.5cm wide; the brass snuff box modelled a book, 7.5cm wide; the abalone mounted metal circular pill box, 3cm diameter and an onyx mounted oval chased metal pill box, 3cm wide

A DUTCH 925 SILVER SNUFF BOX. embossed hunting scene top 2ins length.

A box containing Mdina style glass paperweight, a horn snuff box, pen knife, Royal Worcester box and cover, various ornaments, Canton cups etc.

Box of various snuff bottles

A George V 18 carat gold snuff-box, of hinged rectangular form, the cover with central rock crystal cabochon carved with a lady and gallant on a mother of pearl ground within a diamond and sapphire-set silver-mounted frame with conforming motifs to each corner with further diamond and sapphire-set thumbpiece, the cover set with 181 approx 1.1 to 2.1mm rose cut diamonds and thirty 1.45 x 1.2 to 2.15 x 1.3mm tapered baguette cut sapphires, the interior lip engraved GOLDSMITHS SILVERSMITHS Co. Ltd. 112 REGENT ST. W, makers Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., London, 1928, w.7.8, d.5, h.1cm.Weight 102.7g.All stones complete.Hinge excellent and closes perfectly.Mother of pearl panel with some very fine surface abrasions only.Some small dents to front bottom edge only.No obvious handling wear.Overall an excellent example.

A Leeds Pearlware caddy circa 1790 with floral decoration together with a beaker with blue and white decoration and 18th Century snuff box, probably Bilston (restoration)

Antique russian niello silver snuff box measures approx 8.5cm by 7cm weight 117g

Victorian silver snuff box

Vintage engine turned silver snuff box

Antique continental scenic embossed snuff box measures approx 8.5cm by 5cm

A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1818, of shaped rectangular form, the hinged lid with embossed foliate banding, monogrammed, the body engraved with a scale pattern, 73gms / 2.34oz Condition Report:Available upon request

A PERSIAN BRASS QUALMADAN  Engraved with script and foliage,24cm long,two Chinese inside painted snuff bottles,7.5 and 12cm high,two white metal opium pipes,12.5 and 21cm long and a Komai box,4.5cm wide (6) Condition Report:Available upon request

A selection of First War trench art and manufactured German related match holders and dishes including unusual converted Imperial German belt buckle snuff box, brass match cases with engraved Iron Cross decoration, match cases with raised German emblems and two similar ashtrays

A pair of First War trench art brass shell cases engraved with the Royal Artillery badge, 2½" high; steel snuff box with applied Royal Artillery badge, the reverse engraved "Cpl. McDowell Balkan States Macedonia"; a trench art brass letter opener with bullet handle and applied Royal Artillery badge "France and Flanders" etc

19th Century Sterling Silver Hinged Snuff Box of solid gauge, decorated with embossed figures in a garden setting, with leaf and floral images. Gilt interior, of rectangular form. Measures 3.25'' wide, depth 2 3/8'', height 1''. Silver weight 107.2 grams. Hinges excellent, closes tightly. Gilt interior excellent.

Early 20th Century Silver Hinged Snuff Box of Rectangular Form with Embossed Floral Decoration to Top Cover and Sides. Silver Marks to Base. Size 2.5 x 3.5 Inches. Vacant Cartouche. Gilt Interior, Silver Weight 113.1 grams.

A late Georgian tortoiseshell snuff box. With yellow metal hinge and mounts engraved J. Mackie W.&T., width 7.5cm.

A mid-18th century Continental enamel and gilt metal mounted double-ended snuff box of waisted form, the two lids and sides painted with classical figures, camels and trees, width 8cm (surface wear and faults).

A fine early/mid-18th century Continental enamelled oval silver-gilt mounted snuff box, the hinged lid and ogee shaped body decorated in raised gilt with figures and floral garlands against a ground of painted foliage, the interior of the lid inset with a glazed portrait of two figures having a picnic at a table, width 6cm.

A 19th century French silver filigree and porcelain mounted pin cushion of book form, length 6cm, together with two papier-mâché snuff boxes, a hardstone inset box and a tortoiseshell casket.

An 18th century South Staffordshire enamel oval patch box, the hinged lid finely decorated with Cupid and the Altar of Love, width 5.3cm, together with a Birmingham enamel circular snuff box, decorated with a harbour scene, diameter 5cm.

An 18th century South Staffordshire enamel canted rectangular snuff box, the lid painted with two figures, width 6cm, together with an 18th century South Staffordshire oval patch box, the lid painted with a gentleman watering a pot plant, length 5.5cm.

A 19th century Dutch hardwood snuff box, modelled in the form of a clog-like shoe with sliding trick lid, length 9.5cm.

A small George III silver snuff box, Birmingham 1797 by Joseph Taylor, length 2.7cm, a pair of 19th century gilt metal lorgnettes, a hardstone and gilt metal fob seal and a silver circular box.

A late George III tortoiseshell and silver piqué inlaid oval snuff box, the hinged lid with a glazed compartment enclosing plaited hair, width 7.3cm.

A Victorian mahogany and brass piqué inlaid snuff box, finely modelled in the form of a shoe, length 9.5cm, together with another similar boot snuff, fitted with a hinged sole compartment.

A late 19th/early 20th century Sampson Mordan & Co silver and enamelled novelty propelling pencil in the form of a champagne bottle, detailed 'Mordan & Co', height 4.9cm (faults), a silver mounted porcelain novelty snuff box in the form of a skull with hinged base, height 3.5cm, and a small group of other silver, including three mother-of-pearl mounted folding fruit knives, three thimbles and a vesta case.

A late 18th century Dutch carved wooden snuff box in the form of a shoe, length 12cm (replacement lid), another similar box, an Austrian shoe snuff box and an 18th century carved oak box.

A 9ct gold and enamel Ceylon Mounted Rifles brooch, weight 4.5g, together with a silver medallion, weight 15.3g and a snuff box

A Victorian silver table snuff box of rectangular form, decorated with scrolling leaves, Birmingham, 1850 Yapp & Woodward (John Yapp & John Woodward), approximately 175 grams, 11.5cm wide

TWO 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN TOPOGRAPHICAL SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOXES MOSCOW, 1862 and 1864 Each silver box nielloed on the cover and base with a topographical scene with hatched niello sides; the first maker's mark Cyrillic II, Moscow 1864, 84 standard; the second maker's mark Cyrillic MG, Moscow, 1862, 84 standard Size/dimensions: first 6.9cm long, second 5.4cm long Gross weight: 120.5 gramsProvenance: Private Collection 

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT NIELLO TOPOGRAPHICAL SNUFF BOX MOSCOW, 1824 The lid and base decorated with a town scape in a scroll border, the sides with buildings, struck with workmaster initials DK in Cyrillic, 84 standard Size/dimensions: 8.1cm long Gross weight: 11.6 gramsProvenance: Private Collection Condition Report: Condition Report Disclaimer

FABERGÉ, A ROSE GOLD SNUFF BOX WORKMASTER AUGUST HOLLMING, ST. PETERSBURG 1908-1917 The hinged reeded rose gold covers with cabochon sapphire thumb piece, struck with workmaster initials AH, 56 standard, Fabergé in Cyrillic, later gold Polish marks, Warsaw 1931-1963, and Polish validity gold marks 1931-1963 Size/dimensions: 6.9 x 3.9cm Gross weight: 95.5 gramsProvenance: Private Collection Condition Report: Overall good condition. Some light scuffing and surface scratches. Good clear marks., Box closes snugly and hinges work well. Scratched inventory number 19497.Condition Report Disclaimer

Mixed Lot: A 19th Century papier mache circular snuff box with painted scene to the lid (a/f), two Victorian enamel coin brooches, together with three vintage metal seals

A Russian lacquer rounded rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover decorated with hunters, 10cm wide; another (2)

An Art Nouveau brass desk set, comprising stamp box, snuff box and trinket tray, applied with flowers and monogrammed NID, the tray 10.5cm x 8cm

A Victorian silver plated oval squeeze-action snuff box, hinged cover with vacant garter cartouche, 12cm long, c.1880