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A late 18th century English enamel snuff box or bonbonnière, South Staffordshire circa 1770
Of oval form decorated with base metal mounts, the body decorated with gilt scrolls and garlands of flowers against a dotted blue ground.
Length-9.3 cm / 3.7 inches
£100-150
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A mid-18th century English enamel scent bottle bonbonnière, South Staffordshire circa 1760
Of bulbous form with gilt metal mounts, the top compartment a scent bottle with bird in flight stopper, the base a bonbonnière. Green ground decorated with sprigs of flowers and pastoral scenes of sheep reserved in gilt rococo scrolls.
Length-10 cm / 4 inches
£300-500
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A late 18th century French enamel and unmarked silver snuff box, circa 1780
Of rectangular form, the inset enamel panel of blue celeste ground depicting Venus and Mars attended by a Putti sat upon a throne of shields, drums, swords and an array of flags in white and gilt, bordered by scrolls and flowering masks to the corner. The unmarked silver engraved with contemporary initials JMS in flourished cursive script encircled in a laurel wreath.
Length-7.5 cm / 2.9 inches
£250-350
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A rare mid-18th century English enamel bonbonnière, South Staffordshire, circa 1765
Representing Flora McDonald, formed as a lady's head with blue earrings and hair in covered and high coiffure, gilt metal mounts.
Length-7.5 cm / 2.75 inches
£600-800
Flora McDonald was a famous character in Scottish history aiding Bonnie Prince Charlie escape from Scotland after the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
The complexion of the face and presence of large blue earrings can be seen in a scent bottle bonbonnière combination formed as Flora McDonald, sold as part of The Mort and Moira Lesser Collection of English Enamels, Bonhams New Bond Street 19th October 2011, Lot 139.
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A fine mid-18th century English enamel table snuff box, South Staffordshire or Birmingham circa 1760
Of rectangular form with chased gilt metal mounts comprising a shaped scroll thumbpiece, mauve-ground throughout the lid decorated showing Clytie and Helios with trees and clouds in the background reserved within a border of gilt rococo scrolls, the surround decorated with white trellis work enclosing quatrefoils, the sides decorated with fishing and other pastoral scenes against ruins and townscapes within similar surrounds. The interior of the lid painted with a portrait of an unknown lady, depicted in yellow attire reading a book in her left hand, in a gilt reserve.
Length-8.8 cm / 3.5 inches
£1000-1500
For a similar box, see The English Ceramic Circle Transactions, Volume 6 Part 2, plate 61d.
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A mid-19th century Daguerreotype of three sitters, quarter plate circa 1850, continental, unknown artist
Showing three sitters, held within a nonpareil burnished gilt brass matt without a preserver in a leather and velvet fitted case. Patina ring, glass probably original.
Case dimensions-9.8 cm x 12.2 cm / 3.8 x 4.75 inches
£300-500
According to a label attached to the frame the sitters are Mary Van Rud Rinchast and her daughters; Clara Catherine Rinchast Buck & Vallie Van Rud Rinchast-Lyman, circa 1856
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A mid-19th century Ambrotype of an elderly couple, quarter plate circa 1855, continental, unknown artist
The couple seated, held within an arched engraved gilt brass matt with an ornate preserver in a leather and velvet fitted case. Glass probably original.
Case dimensions-9.5 x 11.9 cm / 3.7 x 4.7 inches
£100-150
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A mid to late 19th century tinted Ambrotype of a seated woman, quarter plate circa 1860, American, unknown artist
The elderly woman with tinted head bonnet and gilt jewellery, held within an ornately engraved oval matt with an ornate preserver in a thermoplastic by F.B Smith & Hartmann N.Y., the outside of the case showing dancing figures. Glass probably original.
Case dimensions-10.1 x 12.5 cm / 4 x 4.9 inches
£300-500
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A pair of mid-19th century French gilt bronze medals, circa 1860 by Galle of Paris
Each of circular form, one depicting Emperor Napoleon the other Alexander I. The reverse with paper labels for medals engraver Galle of Paris. (2)
Diameter-9 cm / 3.6 inches
£150-250
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A mid-19th century tortoiseshell writing travelling companion
Of rectangular form, with white metal mounts, opening to reveal two ink bottles, a seal, a combination pen/propelling pencil and three nibs (4th nibs is missing), the inside of the lid with a mirror.
Length-7 cm / 2.7 inches λ
£200-300
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A 19th century cased miniature pistols necessaire
The wooden case opening to reveal two ivory and silver pistol models, an ivory barrel and an ivory vase.
Length-7.7 cm / 3 ozt λ
£100-150
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A pair of late 19th century framed set of red wax intaglio seals, probably Italian
In octagonal gilt frames, the seals depicting classic figures and scenes.
Length of frames-34.5 cm / 13.5 inches
£400-600
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An early 19th century French turned ivory and fixé sous verre snuff box, circa 1800-30
Of circular form with inset glazed painted panel, surrounded within a gilt metal mount, the scene depicting rural figures against a landscape with a tree and house.
Diameter-6 cm / 2.4 inches λ
£100-150
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A mid-19th century turned ivory and tortoiseshell lined habitat box, probably French circa 1850
Of circular form with ivory exterior and tortoiseshell interior, the lid with inset concave glass domed habitat of card flowers, gilt thread against a turquoise background with a gilt metal retaining ring.
Diameter-6.5 cm / 2.5 inches λ
£100-150
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An early 19th century ivory, unmarked gold patch box, French or English, circa 1820
Of navette form, the central section with 'Souvenir' in a reserve of blue enamel edged with pearls and inlaid gold. The interior with mirror and velvet lining.
Length-9.5 cm / 3.75 inches λ
£150-200
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An early to mid-19th century carved mother of pearl games counters case, French or English, circa 1830-60
Of square form with a sliding lid carved and pierced with an architectural scene. Containing three counters each hand painted an image of a king and the symbol for hearts, spades and diamonds. Cased.
Length-3.5 cm / 1.4 inches λ
£100-150
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A 19th century French ivory wallet, circa 1880, maker's mark P&F with device in between
Of rectangular form, applied with a central shield engraved with initials, with pencil attachment.
Height-10.5 cm / 4.1 inches λ
£100-150
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A late 19th/early 20th century ivory wallet
Of rectangular form, with ivory latticework over a cream colour fabric, height 10.5 cm / 4.1 inches, together with a 19th century tortoiseshell and metal inlay circular wallet, the front decorated with a flower vase, with ring attachment, diameter 4.5 cm / 1.7 inches λ
£120-160
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A mid-19th century Willem III Dutch 14 carat gold mounted glass scent bottle, The Netherlands circa 1860
with shaped body, the part open work collar and foot pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls, the octagonal lid with stand-away hinge decorated with chased foliate scrolls and geometrical motifs , stopper present, marked with leaf mark for 583/1000 fineness (1853-1906).
Height-9.5 cm / 3.7 inches
£150-250
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A mid-19th century Willem III Dutch 14 carat gold mounted glass scent bottle, The Netherlands circa 1860
The octagonal faceted baluster body with similarly formed foot, the octagonal lid with stand-away hinge, decorated with chased scrolls. Stopper present, marked to the reverse with leaf mark for 583/1000 fineness (1853-1906), Moroccan leather case.
Height-11.5 cm / 4.5 inches
£150-250
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A mid-19th century Willem III Dutch 14 carat gold mounted glass scent bottle, The Netherlands circa 1860
With baluster body, the octagonal lid with stand-away hinge, decorated with chased flower heads and scrolls. Stopper missing, marked with leaf mark for 583/1000 fineness (1853-1906).
Height-11.5 cm / 4.5 inches
£150-250
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A mid-19th century Willem III Dutch 14 carat gold mounted glass scent bottle, The Netherlands circa 1860
The oval body with cut diaper pattern to one side and applied with an oval gold plaque engraved "Souvenir" amongst foliage to the other side, the lid with stand-away hinge, stopper missing, marked with leaf mark for 583/1000 fineness (1853-1906).
Height-9.5 cm / 3.7 inches
£150-250
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A mid-19th century French gold and enamel mounted glass scent bottle, circa 1860
The oval body engraved with a Baron's coronet, the mounts with gold and dark blue enamel strapwork, with domed hinged cover.
Height-8.5 cm / 3.3 inches
£200-300
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A mid-19th century Willem III Dutch unmarked 14 carat gold mounted glass scent bottle, The Netherlands circa 1860
With shaped baluster body, the part open work collar and foot pierced and engraved with geometrical scrolls, the circular lid with stand-away hinge, stopper present.
Height-9.5 cm / 3.7 inches
£150-250
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A George III antique silver-gilt baby's rattle, London circa 1790 by John Hutson
Of baluster form, with engraved foliate decoration, with suspension loop, six bells in two tiers and a coral teether. Marked with the makers mark to lip whistle and lion passant to stem only.
Length-16 cm / 6.25 inches
£200-300
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A George III antique sterling silver-gilt baby's rattle, London 1806 by Morris Cadman
Of baluster form, with gadrooned and chased decoration, with suspension loop, six bells in one tier and a coral teether. Marked with the makers mark to the whistle lip and to the stem.
Length-12 cm / 4.75 inches
£150-200
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A Victorian antique sterling silver baby's rattle, Birmingham 1874, no maker's mark
Of baluster form, with chased foliate decoration, with suspension loop, seven bells on two tiers and a coral teether. Initialled M.I to underside to whistle lip. Marked to the stem.
Length-9.8 cm / 3.9 inches
£100-150
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A Victorian antique sterling silver baby's rattle, circa 1875 maker's only for Barnabus Blackburn (London) or Barker Brothers (Birmingham)
Of baluster form, with embossed foliate decoration, suspension loop, eight bells over two tiers and a coral teether. Makers Mark only to whistle lip.
Length-13.5 cm / 5.5 inches
£150-200
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A 19th century antique sterling silver longuard chain vinaigrette, sovereign case, pencil and magnifier
The double sovereign case on separate belcher link chain, of circular fob with engraved decoration Chester 1907 makers marks obscured. The other double belcher link chain with George III vinaigrette in the form of a purse, with a hinged pierced grill of swan, Birmingham 1816 by Samuel Pemberton, the propelling pencil Birmingham 1900 by Francis Webb and a white metal magnifying glass. (2)
Total Weight-95 grams / 3.05 ozt
£120-160
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A George I sterling silver miniature kettle, probably circa 1725, stamped with maker's mark IS or SI thrice
Of spherical form with straight spout and hinged turned wood handle.
Length-7 cm / 2.7 inches
Weight-46 grams / 1.5 ozt
£200-300
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Three 20th century hardstone animals, possibly Russian
Including a nephrite model of a bull dog, length 12.5 cm / 4.9 inches, a standing rabbit, height 7.5 cm / 2.9 inches and a pig, length 5.5 cm / 2.2 inches. (3)
£400-600
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An early 20th century hardstone model of a bulldog in the Fabergé manner, possibly Russian by Sumin
Realistically modelled, with pearl (untested) pendant and clear gemset eyes.
Length-8 cm
£300-500
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An Edwardian 18 carat gold mounted tortoiseshell travelling carriage clock, London 1902 by Henry Atkin retailed by Asprey
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, sat upon four bun feet, the hinged door with gold hinge. The single train movement with vertically mounted balance wheel. The swing handle and door hinge fully marked. The enamel face with Arabic numerals signed 'Asprey New Bond Street'.
Height-10.5cm / 4.1 inches
£700-900
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Three miniature silver kettles, including a 19th century Dutch 833 standard example
Of spherical form with straight spout, length 4.5 cm / 1.7 inches, a late 19th/early 20th German kettle-on-stand, stamped 800 and with pseudo-marks, lid missing, height 6 cm / 2.3 inches and a Chinese export kettle, maker's mark IW or MI, lid missing. (3)
Weight-80 grams / 2.6 ozt
£80-120
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A late 19th/early 20th century Dutch silver novelty tricorn hat pill box, with import marks for Chester 1912
Decorated with flower swags, the lid with a depiction of a shepherdess, length 6cm / 2.3 inches, together with a Victorian silver rattle, Birmingham 1891, by George Unite, with four bell attachments and mother-of-pearl teether, length 13 cm / 5.1 inches. (2)
Total weight-71 grams / 2.3 ozt
£150-200
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An Edwardian silver-mounted glass flask, Birmingham 1901, by Mappin & Webb
Of oval form, the detachable silver lower-body engraved with initials, with crocodile skin cover, height 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches, together with a silver-plated example (not illustrated). (2)
£200-300
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A George V antique sterling silver mounted glass and snakeskin flask, Sheffield 1929, by James Dixon & Sons
With bayonet fastening lid and plain lower body.
Height-16 cm / 6.3 inches
£200-300
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A Chinese export silver-mounted walking cane, Canton or Hong Kong circa 1910, by Wang Hing
With plain tapering Malacca wood shaft, the silver handle engraved "C Clementi 16. 4. 1912 AHH".
Height-93 cm / 36.6 inches
£200-300
Sir Cecil Clementi was Governor of Hong Kong from 1925-30
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A late 19th century/early 20th century Austrian 800 standard silver handled walking cane
The silver handle modelled as a greyhound.
Length-90 cm / 35.4 inches
£200-300
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver combination vesta, sovereign and stamp case, Chester 1907, by Walker & Hall
Of rectangular form, engraved with flowers and foliate scrolls, with ring attachment, opening to reveal two compartments, the base with match striker.
Length-5.5 cm / 2.1 inches
£100-150
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An Edwardian silver sovereign and stamp case, Sheffield 1908, by Maxfield & Sons Ltd
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, with planished surface.
Length-8.5 cm / 3.3 inches
£150-200
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Equestrian interest-a Victorian antique sterling silver and enamel vesta case, London 1890 by George Wilkinson
Of plain form with suspension loop to hinged lid, enamelled to the front with a horse's head in reins, initialled to the reverse in gothic script. Fully marked to the inner flange and part marked to the lid.
Length-6 cm / 2.4 inches
Weight 29 grams / 0.93 ozt
£100-150
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver and mother of pearl needle box, London 1905 by Maurice Freeman
Of rectangular form with shaped thumbpiece, the mother of pearl inset lid carved with a scene of a Chinese traveller against a floral and geometric ground. Fully marked to the base flange. Together with a Victorian silver purse aide memoire 1878 by George Unite, with basket weave engine turned decoration and presentation inscription, cased. (2)
Needle box length-5.8 cm / 2.25 inches
Purse Length-8 cm / 3.1 inches
£100-150
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A Victorian silver walking cane, Birmingham 1870, maker's mark T.B
With plain tapering Malacca wood shaft, the silver collar engraved with a presentation inscription dated 1871 and engraved with foliate scrolls and fruits, with antler tau shaped handle.
Height-86.5 cm / 34 inches
£100-150
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1903 by Crisford & Norris Ltd
One side embossed with a stag and does on a hill amongst foliate scrolls, the bottom left corner with a cartouche engraved "June 3rd 1904", the reverse embossed with latticework, "C" scrolls and flower heads, the central cartouche with a monogram in gothic script, with hinged lid and gilt inside. Fully marked to the flange near rim and part-marked on the lid.
Height-10 cm / 3.9 inches
Weight-61 grams / 1.9 ozt
£100-150
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An Edward VIII art deco antique sterling silver and guilloche enamel cigarette case, Birmingham 1936 by Joseph Gloucester & Sons
Of rectangular form with translucent blue guilloche enamel top, with a white enamel art deco geometric motif, bordered with engraved dots. The reverse with basket-weave engine turning. Gilt interior, fully marked to the inside.
Length-8.2 cm / 3.25 inches
Weight-110 grams / 3.54 ozt
£120-160
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A George V antique sterling silver and guilloche enamel match box holder, import marks for London 1923 by P H Vogel & Co
Of rectangular form with translucent orange guilloche enamel sides. Marked to the side.
Length-4.5 cm / 1.75 inches
Weight-36 grams / 1.12 ozt
£100-150
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A George V antique sterling silver and guilloche enamel compact, Birmingham 1922 by William Neale & Son Ltd
Of square form with canted corners, translucent green and white guilloche enamel top, bordered with engraved dots. The reverse with basket-weave engine turning, interior with a mirror. Fully marked to the inside.
Length-7 cm / 2.75 inches
£100-150
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Two George VI antique sterling silver enamel compacts, Birmingham 1937 by Adie Brothers & Birmingham 1944 by Joseph Gloucester & Sons
Each of circular form, one with translucent white guilloche enamel top bordered between green enamel and engraved dots. The reverse with basket-weave engine turning, interior with a mirror. The other later example with translucent green guilloche enamel top with stylised scroll motif to centre, otherwise formed the same as previous. Both fully marked to the inside. (2)
Diameter-7 cm / 2.75 inches
Total weight-135 grams / 4.34 ozt
£120-160
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Three Victorian antique sterling silver scent bottles, one London 1883 by Sampson Morden
Of rectangular form with domed lid, engraved decoration throughout of stylised foliate scrolls against a matted ground, fully marked and stopper present. Another one of cylindrical form with engraved decoration of ferns, stopper present, Birmingham 1890 by Hilliard & Thompson. Another of bottle form with spiral fluted and embossed decoration, shield shape cartouche with intials GRB in gothic script, stopper present, Birmingham 1892 maker's mark obscured. (3)
Morden Length-5.5 cm / 2.1 inches
Total Weight-85 grams / 2.73 ozt
£100-150
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