|
A LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH, GOLD MOUNTED, FACETED GLASS SCENT FLASK with a screw cover, secured by a chain & a fitted shagreen case, with an indistinct maker's mark, a discharge mark for Paris 1762-1768 and a later control mark; 4.25" (11 cms) long £300-400
|
|
|
A WILLIAM III SMALL CIRCULAR BOX initialled "WG" on the base, by John Cory, London 1701 (the cover unmarked); 1.85" (4.5 cms) diameter; 0.9 oz £300-400
|
|
|
A VICTORIAN CARD CASE engraved in the Japanese manner with prunus & other foliage, birds, butterflies & a sunrise, the front with applied gold detail to simulate a buttoned sash or strap, maker's mark "JW", Birmingham 1881 (in a fitted case with trade label of Hardy Bros, Sydney); 3.8" (9.6 cms) long; 1.7 oz £150-200
|
|
|
A PAIR OF SCROLLWORK MENU CARD HOLDERS by William Comyns, London 1901 and an engraved tubular scent (in a fitted case), by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1893; the latter 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; 2.8 oz weighable silver (3) £180-220
|
|
|
A NOVELTY PIN CUSHION in the form of a chick, maker's mark "W.J.M.& Co", Birmingham 1920; 2" (5 cms) long £80-120
|
|
|
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY TWO COLOUR GOLD BOX D-shaped with chiselled decoration in the centre & corners with panels & strips of engine turning in between, maker's mark "S&C" (within a lozenge), struck also with two other marks, probably Swiss (Geneva), c.1810; 3.25" (8.3 cms) long; 2.4 oz £1200-1500
|
|
|
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY MOTHER OF PEARL MOUNTED OVAL SNUFF BOX the cover applied with a commedia dell' arte figure with attendant dog & monkey, flanked by four foliate motifs, stand-away hinge, unmarked 1720-40; 2.8" (7.2 cms) long £300-400
|
|
|
AN EARLY VICTORIAN RECTANGULAR "CASTLETOP" CARD CASE inset each side with a panel; one depicting a view of Windsor Castle, the other possibly Kenilworth, each flanked by engine-turned, diagonal hatching, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1839; 3.7" (9.2 cms) high; 2.4 oz £600-800
|
|
|
A VICTORIAN NOVELTY CHARM OR TOY in the form of an articulated Mr Punch on a pole; 3.5" (1.4 cms) long; 1.6 grams £50-60
|
|
|
A RARE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH ENGRAVED "CASTLETOP" CARD CASE of plain oblong outline with a view of Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh on the front, bordered by foliate scrollwork & turrets in each corner, the reverse with engine-turning & foliate scrolls, crested, B J. Nasmyth & Co, Edinburgh 1842; 3.75" (9.5 cms) high; 2.45 oz £700-900
|
|
|
A VICTORIAN RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX with reeded sides and an engine-turned base, the cover chased with a hunter with gun & dogs about to climb over a stile, gilt interior, by Neustadt & Barnett, Birmingham 1841; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 3.5 oz £150-200
|
|
|
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY GOLD VINAIGRETTE rectangular with engine-turned decoration, a raised thumbpiece and a vacant cartouche on the cover, inscribed "Mrs C. Macfie", the grille with a basket of flowers & scrolls, unmarked 1820-40; 1.5" (3.9 cms) long; 0.65 oz £200-300
|
|
|
A GEORGE IV OBLONG SNUFF BOX reeded sides, inscribed "T. Gaskill" on the cover, the gilt interior with small presentation inscription, by William Simpson, Birmingham 1829; 3" (7.5 cms) long; 2.4 oz £100-150
|
|
|
A VICTORIAN SILVERGILT DENTAL MIRROR with an engraved stem, by Eliezer Nash, London 1857; 4.3" (11 cms) long £80-120
|
|
|
AN EARLY VICTORIAN SMALL, SILVERGILT RECTANGULAR VINAIGRETTE with engine-turned decoration, raised floral borders & a vacant cartouche on the cover, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1838 and another small, engine-turned vinaigrette by Francis Clarke, Birmingham 1845; each approx. 1" (2.5 cms) long; 0.6 oz (2) £100-150
|
|
|
A SMALL LATE 17TH CENTURY GOLD CIRCULAR PATCH BOX inset with a double-sided enamelled portrait, the hinged base with foliate engraving, unmarked 1690-1700; 1" (2.5 cms) diameter £300-400
|
|
  |
A JAPANESE IVORY CARD CASE with gold lacquered decoration of birds among flowering branches and plants and grasses; 9.5 cms £100-200
|
|
|
A PAIR OF JAPANESE BEZIQUE MARKERS with black & gold lacquered bases & ivory & shibayama lifts; 9.5 cms £100-200
|
|
|
A CHINESE IVORY CARD CASE deeply carved with figures among trees & buildings; 11.25 cms £100-200
|
|
|
A DESK CLOCK by Phillips, 23 Cockspur Street, London No.1948, in the style of a deck watch for use on a yacht or desk. The dial with rotating centre and the movement with alarm, gilt brass case, 7.5 cms diameter. Set in a mahogany & brass mounted box; 11.5 cms £200-300
|
|
|
AN 18TH CENTURY STEEL BOX with sliding cover, engraved "Thos. Poole Coachman to his Grace the Duke of Beaufort 1772", the reverse perforated; 12.5 cms £100-150
*Possibly a container for powder to assist in pulling on boots.
|
|
|
A 9 CT. GOLD CIGARETTE HOLDER 12.75 cms and a tortoiseshell & 9 ct. gold mounted cigarette holder by Dunhill, in case £100-150
|
|
|
A SILVER GILT CARD CASE BY TIFFANY with textured finish; 9.5 cms £80-120
|
|
|
A HORN SNUFF MULL with silver coloured metal mounts, 7 cms; two Victorian card cases & an ivory note case (4) £70-100
|
|
|
A LADIES CIGARETTE CASE WITH YELLOW GUILLOCHE ENAMEL hallmarked Birmingham 1931; 8 cms £80-120
|
|
|
A TORTOISESHELL NEEDLE CASE shaped as a knife box, 5.5 cms and another tortoiseshell box (2) £60-90
|
|
|
A STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL NUTMEG GRATER with floral & landscape vignettes reserved on a turquoise ground; 4.5 cms £80-120
|
|
|
A PORCELAIN SCENT BOTTLE in Chelsea style, modelled as a hen & chicks, 7.5 cms; a Halcyon Days porcelain seal modelled as a seal £80-120
|
|
|
A TAZZA with rock crystal bowl and foot and cast figural stem of a man with a sheaf of corn, the silver gilt mounts painted with neo classical figures and a band of scrolling flowers on a gilded enamel ground, maker's mark Hermann Ratzersdorfer of Vienna, c.1843-81; 15.5 cms high x 12 cms wide £400-600
|
|
|
A VICTORIAN PAPIER MÂCHÉ BOX containing a collection of ivory & bone small objects including a needlework clamp, thread spools, miniature umbrellas etc. and some other items in different materials £80-120
|
|
|
AN ENAMEL SNUFF BOX painted in puce with landscape vignettes on a bianco sopra bianco ground, 9 cms and five patch boxes (four antique, one Halcyon Days), approx. 2.25 cms diameter. (6) £100-150
|
|
|
A VICTORIAN ENGRAVED MOTHER OF PEARL SEWING BOX with fitted interior, including spools & needle cases; 18 cms £100-150
|
|
|
A STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL SNUFF BOX shaped oval, painted with a landscape on a white ground (restored), 9 cms; an Italian porcelain snuff box of heart shape, embossed with cherubs, 9 cms and a Regency cut-glass caster, 9.5cms (3) £80-120
|
|
|
TREEN: A snuff box carved in the form of a double barrelled flintlock pistol with dog's head pommel; 15.25 cms £100-200
|
|
|
A FAIENCE LANTERN cream, painted with lovers at a gate and with hinged door, c.1900, 21 cms and a piece of rock crystal with tourmaline colour inclusions £40-60
| Miniature Portraits from a Private Collection | |
|
|
ENGLISH SCHOOL 19TH CENTURY Portrait of a naval officer wearing uniform, on ivory, c.1820, 6.75 x 5 cms; portrait of a naval officer wearing uniform, on ivory, c.1830, 6.25 x 5 cms and a portrait of a naval officer, the frame inscribed William Henry (Ricketts) Jervis, R.N. d.1803 (3) £250-350
|
|
|
ENGLISH SCHOOL c.1820 Portrait of Edward Buxton wearing blue jacket and cream waistcoat, on ivory, 7.5 x 6 cms and a portrait of a young lady wearing blue shawl, signed "F", London 1824, 7.5 x 6 cms (2) £150-250
|
|
|
ENGLISH SCHOOL c.1824 Portrait of a young man (James Buxton 1802-68), wearing blue coat & yellow waistcoat, half length on ivory, 6.75 x 5 cms and a portrait of his wife (Therese Buxton nee Oldenbourg), wearing black dress, 7.25 x 5.5 cms, together with a portrait of a young man c.1810, on ivory, 6.5 x 5 cms (3) £150-250
|
|
|
FRENCH SCHOOL c.1790 Portrait of a lady wearing pearls in her hair & white dress, on ivory, 3.25 x 2 cms, in pierced gold frame and a sepia portrait of a lady, 1.5 x 1 cms, mounted as a brooch, late 18th century (2) £100-200
|
|
|
ENGLISH SCHOOL c.1765 Portrait of a gentleman wearing green suit with gold trimming, half length, on ivory, 4.5 x 3.5 cms; a portrait of a lady wearing blue dress & cap with blue ribbon, on ivory c.1775, 5.25 x 4 cms, in gold frame inscribed on reverse and a portrait of a gentleman wearing red coat, on ivory c.1700, 3.5 x 2.75 cms (3) £200-300
|
|
|
ENGLISH SCHOOL 19TH CENTURY Portrait of Charles I, on ivory, 4.75 x 3.75 cms; Continental School 19th century after Rubens, portrait of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Queen of France, on ivory, 10 x 8 cms; After Daniel Mytens, portrait of Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624), wearing armour, half length on ivory (3) £300-400
|
|
|
SPANISH SCHOOL: Portrait of a gentleman wearing black hat & cloak, standing against a panelled wall, on ivory, signed Ronas; 12.25 x 8 cms £80-120
|
|
|
FLORENTIN DECRAENE (d. MADRID 1852) Portrait of a lady with black hair in ringlets & wearing grey silk dress, on ivory, half length, 7.75 x 6.5 cms, signed & dated 1846, together with two portraits, each of a gentleman, on ivory c.1840 (3) £100-200
|
|
|
LAURENT GRUNBAUM (1760-post 1830) Portrait of a lady wearing blue dress and lace collar, on ivory, signed, 7.5 x 6 cms; English School c.1830: portrait of a lady wearing white dress & pearl jewellery, on ivory, 5.25 x 4.25 cms in a locket inscribed "Elizabeth Ley" on reverse and a portrait of similar date of a lady, believed to be a Mrs Siddons (3) £200-300
|
|
|
RICHARD AUGUSTUS CLACK Portrait of the Reverend James Michel*, seated half length, pencil & watercolour, signed & dated 1832, 13 x 10.75 cms; a portrait of a young man, pencil & watercolour, early 19th century and a watercolour portrait of a young man seated with a book by Frans-Joseph Schuster, signed & dated 1840, 16.5 x 12 cms (3) £100-200
*James Michel was vicar of Sturminster Newton, Dorset.
|
|
|
ENGLISH SCHOOL c.1840 Portrait of a gentleman wearing black jacket & cravat, on ivory, 5.5 x 4.75 cms and two other portraits of similar date, each of a gentleman, on ivory (3) £120-180
|
|
|
ATTRIBUTED TO BENJAMIN WEST JNR. (1772-1848) Portrait of a lady*, wearing black silk dress & lace bonnet with her son Edward standing beside her, both holding a painting, on ivory; 13 x 10 cms £200-300
*Margaret Harris, nee West (reputedly the daughter of Benjamin West Jnr.)
|
|
|
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS FOX (fl.1833-38) A pair of portraits, a gentleman wearing black suit and a lady wearing black silk dress with gold jewellery, each half length, against a blue background*, on ivory, 5.75 x 4.75 cms in locket frames with chased borders £250-350
*(Reputedly inscribed and dated 1838 on reverse)
|
|
|
SCOTTISH SCHOOL c. 1845 Portrait of William Gilmour*, 91st Argyllshire Regt. in walking out dress, pencil & watercolour, 15x11 cms £150-250
*Gilmour was promoted Colour Sergeant 1845 & served as Drum Major 1841-1850
|
|
|
OLIVE HORSFORD (Exhibited 1907-40): 'Dorothy', portrait of a lady with red flowers in her hair, on ivory, signed with initials and dated 1908, 5.75 x 5 cms; another portrait of a lady with blonde hair, against a floral drape, half length on ivory, signed with initials & dated 1916, 7.5 x 6.5 cms. Together with three other portraits of similar period by different artists viz. portrait of a girl with auburn hair, "Carmenita" by Muriel Linton (exhibited 1911-16) and a portrait, signed with initials & dated 1901 (5) £250-350
|
|
