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A MIXED LOT:- Two folding fruit knives with mother of pearl pallettes, a pair of George III Irish tea spoons, initialled, a small George III patch box inscribed on the base "Wedding Cake of H.M. The Queen 20th Nov 1947", a Continental medallion and a small hardstone bead; the box 1" (2.5 cms) long (7) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN EMBOSSED "CASTLE TOP" CHEROOT CASE of rounded oblong form with a view of Windsor Castle in low relief on one side and Abbotsford House on the other, crested & initialled "IAH to EMI", by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1838; 5" (12.6 cms) long; 2.8 oz £250-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A VICTORIAN SCENT BOTTLE CASE of mother of pearl, opening to reveal two bottles, gilt mounts; 14 cms high £70-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A VICTORIAN CARD CASE of shaped rectangular outline with both engraved & engine-turned decoration, initialled "HMG", by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1842 (in original case); 4" (10 cms) long; 2.4 oz £100-130 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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TEN VARIOUS BOXES OR CASES in tortoiseshell, painted papier mâché, Tunbridge ware £200-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III SMALL ENGRAVED VINAIGRETTE of canted rectangular form, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1818 and another vinaigrette, inscribed "Phoebe", maker's mark "W&C", Birmingham 1844; the latter 1.1" (3 cms) long; 0.5 oz (2) £130-160 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY GERMAN SNUFF BOX of rounded rectangular form with border engraving & a vacant cartouche (traces of gilding), by Andrei Friedrich Lammatsch, Hamburg 1800-1820 (date letter "T") and a 19th century Dutch comfit box with an engraved cover; the latter 2" (5 cms) square; 5 oz (2) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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TWO SMALL RECTANGULAR VINAIGRETTES two vesta cases & two card cases, various makers & dates; the latter both 3.75" (9.5 cms) long; 6.5 oz (6) £200-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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BUTTONS:- Three 19th century Dutch large coat buttons, three smaller 19th century Dutch buttons and a set of five 19th century gilt-metal toggle buttons; the largest button 1.75" (4.5 cms) diameter; 2.2 oz weighable silver (10) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN NOVELTY VESTA CASE in the form of a padlock engraved with leaves on the front & back, with a pull-out drawer, by W. Locke & Co., Birmingham 1900; 2.25" (5.6 cms) long; 0.85 oz £120-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MOUNTED, CHROME-PLATED TABLE LIGHTER the mount with a textured finish & maker's mark "SJR", hallmarked London 1967 and two 9 ct. gold pencils, another pencil by "Baker & Sons" and a Parker fountain pen; the lighter 3.1" (8 cms) high (5) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN VESTA CASE of rounded rectangular form incorporating a slow match (or taper) tube, monogrammed, by S. Mordan & Co., London 1898; 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; 1.5 oz £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III GOLD OVAL VINAIGRETTE with bright-engraved borders and a hair locket on the cover (behind glass), the grille pierced with a flowering plant, unmarked c.1800; 1.3" (3.3 cms) long; 0.4 oz gross £300-350 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL LADY'S CIGARETTE CASE OR SNUFF BOX enamelled on the cover with the head of a grey racehorse, gilt interior, c.1900; 3.1" (8 cms) long; 2.5 oz £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III SILVERGILT VINAIGRETTE oblong with rounded corners and an engine-turned base, the cover with the raised letters "L'AMITIE" and a raised border, the grille with a basket of flowers, suspensory ring, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1816; 1.6" (4 cms) long; 0.75 oz £150-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III REEDED RECTANGULAR VINAIGRETTE curved to fit the pocket, gilt interior, the grille with leaves & a flower, by either William Eley or Edwards, London 1815; 1.5" (4 cms) long; 0.7 oz £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE IV / WILLIAM IV VINAIGRETTE with engraving and a floral border around the cover, initialled, gilt interior, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1830; 1.4" (3.6 cms) long £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A WILLIAM IV ENGINE-TURNED VINAIGRETTE with reeded sides, initialled, gilt interior, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1836; 1.7" (4.2 cms) long; 0.65 oz £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A 19TH CENTURY TURNED COQUILLA-NUT NUTMEG GRATER in the shape of an acorn, a George III caddy spoon, initialled and an Old Sheffield plated wine funnel; the grater 3.25" (8.2 cms) long (3) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III TUBULAR TOILET BOX unscrewing into sections with compartments and a shaving brush, initialled "HC", by T. Phipps & E. Robinson, London 1798; 6.5" (16.5 cms) long; 4.7 oz £150-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III GOLD MOUNTED IVORY TOOTHPICK BOX the cover inset with a panel of moss agate, a 19th century Continental mounted glass scent flask (cover detached) and a faceted, green glass scent bottle, heightened with gilt decoration; the latter 2.2" (5.7 cms) high (3) £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A VICTORIAN BOSUN'S WHISTLE OR CALL with engraved decoration on each side and a suspensory ring, by George Unite, Birmingham 1864; 4" (10 cms) long; 0.35 oz £250-280 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN RECTANGULAR VINAIGRETTE with convex sides, raised floral borders & an engine-turned base & cover, inscribed with a name, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1839 together with a pendant oviform vinaigrette with fluting & chasing & a figure finial, maker's mark unclear, Birmingham 1888; the former vinaigrette 1.8" (4.6 cms) long; 1.8 oz (2) £140-180 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A SMALL EDWARDIAN NOVELTY FIGURE OF A DOG (perhaps a St. Bernard), by Adie & Lovekin, Chester 1909; 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; 0.3 oz £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GOLD VINAIGRETTE engine-turned with pierced grille, the cover with foliate scrolls in three colours; 3 cms diameter £200-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN ENGRAVED RECTANGULAR VINAIGRETTE with rounded corners & a vacant cartouche, the grille pierced with a flower & scrolls, suspensory ring, by L. Emmanuel, Birmingham 1896; 1.8" (4.5 cms) long; 1.6 oz £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
* This particular vinaigrette is about the latest date that English vinaigrettes are found. With the development and construction of the London Sewerage system (after the Great Stink of 1858) and the building of extensive sewage treatment facilities in 1900 rendered these little boxes all but redundant.
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A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH GOLD FOB MEDAL centred with the enamelled arms of Scotland & inscribed on the reverse "Won by J. Emms, Class A for best sketch", unmarked; 1.25" (3.1 cms) long £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
*Could it be possible that J. Emms refers to the well-known animal painter John Emms (1843-1912).
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A MIXED LOT:- Two vesta cases (one initialled), a brass vesta/seal, two engine-turned pencils, an enamelled "Lawn Tennis Assoc." fob medal, inscribed "Womens Doubles Championship 1938 Finalist - Miss B. Bourne", seven other fobs, a "General Nursing Council" brooch, a salt spoon, two small forks and a Japanese metal cigarette case; the latter 5" (12.5 cms) long; 5 oz weighable silver (lot) £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A WILLIAM IV SCOTTISH SILVERGILT PRIZE MEDAL shield shaped with a raised border inscribed "For Merit in the practice of music 30th June 1838 Presented by Mr Robertson to Miss Mary Pollock, First of her class", by James Nasmyth, Edinburgh 1834 and a late Victorian silvergilt Scottish clan brooch with four crests and the motto "Strength in Union", unmarked; the latter 1.75" (4.5 cms) diameter; 0.5 oz weighable silver (2) £200-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY MEDAL awarded to "MR A.BABEY'S MY BILL Lyndhurst Show 1926", a "Bournemouth Football Assoc." fob medal, a "Salisbury & district Football league" plated fob medal, another football fob medal, a cricketing fob medal with chain, two blank fob medals and an Argentinian base metal fob medal, dated 1905; the Pony medal 1.75" (4.5 cms) diameter; 2.8 oz weighable silver (8) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A SILVER & MOTHER OF PEARL POCKET MAGNIFYING GLASS c.1800, a magnifying glass c.1900, a silver matchbox holder, a Chinese miniature basket, an enamel bodkin holder & four various boxes (9) £150-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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THREE STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL PATCH BOXES each with a printed verse on the cover, a modern porcelain box containing scent bottles and six other various boxes (10) £100-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A VICTORIAN SILVER POSY HOLDER in the form of a horn with engraving, 8.5 cms, a Continental blue stone & silver figure of a bird (stamped 925); 13.5 cms and four other items (6) £70-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A VICTORIAN CHILD'S RATTLE of baluster form with embossed decoration, a coral teether, a whistle terminal and eight bells dependant, by George Unite, Birmingham 1865; 4.4" (11.2 cms) long £150-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A WILLIAM IV / VICTORIAN NOVELTY OR TOY TEA POT of cuboid form with embossed chinoiserie decoration, by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1830; 1.75" (4.5 cms) high; 1 oz £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A SMALL LATE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH MOUNTED HORN SNUFF MULL with an engraved thistle on the cover & a suspensory chain, unmarked; 2.25" (5.8 cms) long £120-180 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III ENGRAVED VINAIGRETTE of canted rectangular outline with calligraphy on the cover, the base with a foliate motif, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1806; 1.35" (3.4 cms) long; 0.55 oz £150-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED IVORY SCENT BOTTLE in the form of a circular flask with an enamelled portrait boss on each side (lacking screw cover and with a glass stopper stuck in the neck), unmarked c.1785; 1.5" (4 cms) diameter £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III SILVERGILT ENGRAVED VINAIGRETTE rectangular with rounded corners & a vacant oval cartouche, the grille pierced with a flower, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1812; 1.35" (3.5 cms) long; 0.5 oz £140-180 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL MOUNTED QUIZZING GLASS, CARD CASE, TRINKET BOX & an ivory toothpick box, early 19th century (4) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EDWARDIAN VESTA CASE of flat, rounded oblong form, engraved on the cover with a comical fisherman having hooked his fish, suspensory ring at the back, by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1907; 2.35" (6 cms) long; 1.3 oz £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN SOVEREIGN CASE with a gold suspensory ring & button by Alfred Wigley, Birmingham 1894 together with an Edwardian example with scroll engraving, another to take full & half sovereigns, initialled and a military whistle by Baker & Parker, Birmingham 1906; the latter 2.6" (6.7 cms) long; 3.2 oz (4) £140-180 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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MEDICAL INTEREST:- A small thin director & scoop with a turned, centre section, unmarked, probably late 17th / early 18th century; 5.25" (13.2 cms) long; 0.24 oz £50-70 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVERGILT OVAL SNUFF BOX with engraved decoration, marks partially unclear, Paris c.1789; 2.5" (6.5 cms) long; 1.5 oz £120-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HAND BAG MOUNT with belt hook and English import marks for London 1903; 4.7" (11.8 cms) wide; 4.8 oz £150-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN ENGINE-TURNED CIGARETTE CASE with slide opening, another engine-turned cigarette case, both by Asprey & Co. Ltd., an Edwardian sovereign case with scroll engraving and a vesta case; the latter 1.5" (4 cms) square; 6.25 oz (4) £100-130 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE with a swing handle, bun feet and a white enamelled dial with black numerals, by Harris Adelstein, London 1898; 4.5" (11.5 cms) high overall £250-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A CHAIN MESH PURSE with English import marks for 1901, an engine-turned purse with green satin lining, initialled "W&F", by Clark & Sewell, Chester 1916 and a small rectangular scent flask by G. Nathan & R. Hayes, Chester 1904; the latter 2.7" (7 cms) long; 6.2 oz gross (3) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A GEORGE III OVAL SNUFF BOX engraved all over with a diaper-work of small stylised florets, the cover with an oval cartouche, initialled "RW", gilt interior, unmarked c.1785 together with an 18th century French snufff box of shaped rectangular form with flat-chased decoration on the sides, base & cover, gilt interior, marks only partially readable, probably Paris 1745; the latter 2.95" (7.4 cms) long; 5.5 oz (2) £200-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MID 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN CARD CASE with engine-turned decoration, initialled "SC", by Albert Cole of New York c.1850; 3.5" (9 cms) long; 1.6 oz £60-80 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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