A 19th century European tortoiseshell & gold circular snuff box, the lid with hand painted and metal layered townscape and vitruvian scroll border
A Georgian pique tortoise shell snuff box, c.1820, inlay with gold & paua shell, 2 x 5 x 3.25 cm
French Walnut Snuff Box with 'Susanne surprise au Bain' Scene
An antique French walnut snuff box, early 19th century the fine burr walnut circular box and cover with a tortoiseshell lining, the lid finely decorated with a scene entitled 'Susanne surprise au Bain', height 2 cm, diameter: 9 cm
19th Century European Ormolu Mounted Tortoise Shell Snuff Box
19th century European ormolu mounted tortoise shell table snuff box, all finely carved with base diaper pattern overlaid with florals and scrolls, 83 mm length
Georgian Tortoiseshell and Silver Snuff Box with Coronet Decoration
Georgian tortoiseshell and silver snuff box, of rectangular form, with hinged cover, decorated with foliate sprays, fancy birds and a coronet, with inset silver heart shaped plaque inscribed 'Jbc//The gift of Jjs Esqr.,' 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 1.5 cm
Victorian Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Snuff Box
Sterling silver and tortoise shell snuff box a mid Victorian oval snuff box with carved image top, in tortoise shell with plain polished tortoise shell back. Silver frame and hinge. No makers marks.
Georgian Gold & Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Damage
Georgian carved tortoiseshell & gold snuff box applied gold decoration test as 15ct. 7 cm diameter. Damage to the tortoiseshell
1908 Tortoise Shell Snuff Box with Gold Inlay
Late Victorian tortoise shell snuff box sterling silver hinge with gold inlaid lid panel dated 1908
19th Century Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box
A quality 19th century mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell snuff box, finely engraved hinged lid, tortoiseshell side panels, length 7.5 cm.
Tortoise Shell and Silver Snuff Box
A 19th century snuff box, decorated in a tortoise shell and silver finish. Height 2 cm, width 8 cm, length 4 cm
Georgian Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
A Georgian snuff box, sterling silver and tortoiseshell with engraved mother of pearl top, circa 1790, 11.5 cm wide
Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Snuff Box, 19th Century
19th century tortoiseshell & gold pique work snuff Box
Pique Inlaid Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
A late 18th century tortoiseshell and pique snuff box, the circular lid pique inlaid with a two colour gold and silver trophy game group and flower spray within a scroll and floral tendril border. Some faults. Diameter 7 cm.
18th Century Georgian Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Gold Inlay
Georgian tortoiseshell snuff box, 18th century, of rectangular form with continuous c-scroll, geometric and floral engine turned decoration, the hinged cover set with central gold pique floral spray, with brass mounts and thumbpiece, 3.5 8 5.5 cm,…
19th Century Tortoiseshell Inlaid Snuff Box
A 19th century papier-mache snuff box, rectangular form, the lid in tortoiseshell with inlaid brass decoration. Length 8 cm.
19th Century Tortoiseshell Octagonal Snuff Box
A 19th century tortoiseshell snuff box, octagonal form, brass rim to lid, the interior hinge with pierced decoration. 8.5 x 6 cm.
Charles I Portrait Snuff Box, c.1700
A silver mounted tortoiseshell snuff box with silver applique portrait of Charles I, c.1700, the three-quarter bust portrait after that of the medal for the Anglo-Dutch Fishing Treaty of 1636 by Hans Reinhardt the younger. He, in armour, hair falling over…
Napoleon's Adieux Snuff Box with Miniature and Manuscripts
A 19th century French tortoiseshell snuff box, the hinged lid painted with a miniature of Napoleon's Adieux to the Garde Imperiale in the Cheval-Blanc courtyard of the Chateau de Fontainebleau 1814, after the oil by Emile Vernet. The box contains an ink…
19th Century Enamel Snuff Boxes with Plaques and Flowers
Two 19th century enamel snuff boxes, one lemon yellow with a small landscape plaque to the lid outlined by the words 'A Friend's Gift', the other white with flowers to the walls, the lid with metal and pearl shell plaque set on a tortoiseshell panel.…
19th Century Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Gilt Metal Inlay
An early 19th century tortoiseshell snuff box, oval, the hinged lid inlaid with a folly of ruins in gilt metal and with a hinge and mouth of the same metal. Old repair to wall. 8.2 x 6 x 2.1 cm Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181.
18th Century English Silver and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
A silver mounted tortoiseshell and silver pique snuff box, English, 18th century, 2 cm high, 8 cm diameter
Damaged Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Georgian silver and tortoiseshell snuff box hallmarked London1839 damage to tortoiseshell corners
French Royal Family Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
An I8th century tortoiseshell table snuff box with an engraved portrait group of the French Royal family to the top, circular in two parts with a fine sepia toned engraving of Marie Therese, the Dauphin, Louis Seize and Marie Antoinette, under glass with…
Regency Enamel Snuff Box with Miniature Painting
A French tortoiseshell lined Regency stripe enamel table snuff box with painted miniature to the top, circular, the top painted with a romantic couple framed by finely detailed gilt-metal borders. The red-pink striped enamel laid over a guilloche ground.…
French Enamel Snuff Box with Portrait Miniature
A French tortoiseshell lined green enamel table snuff box with portrait miniature to the top, circular two part with an oval portrait framed by finely detailed gilt-metal borders, the portrait of a gentleman in uniform of the Constitutional Guard of Louis…
George IV Snuff Box with Pique Scene
George IV sterling silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, mark of Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1828, of rectangular shape with engine-turned base, the lid decorated with pique scene, gilded interior, hallmarked, lid (A/F) weight 124 grams. Provenance:…
Georgian Snuff Boxes with Silver Inlay
Four Georgian snuff boxes, papier mache with faux tortoiseshell finish and silver inlay, 18th century, the largest 9 cm wide
Hand-painted French Snuff Box, Late 18th Century
A French circular snuff box, tortoiseshell with hand-painted city scene surrounded by rose gold mount, late 18th century, 7.5 cm diameter
Georgian Snuff Boxes: Papier Mache and Tortoiseshell
Three Georgian snuff boxes, papier mache and tortoiseshell, late 18th early 19th century, the largest 9 cm across
Silver Shield on Antique Tortoiseshell Snuff Box Lid
Antique tortoiseshell snuff box lid with inset silver shield. Length 7 cm approx.
Wooden Treasures Collection
Collection of treen wooden items, early 19th century and later, comprising a pair of marquetry balls raised on turned stands, circular box and cover, a snuff box with a coat of arms, another snuff box, a card case and a tortoise shell figure of an emu (7)…
18th Century French Silver and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
A French 18th century silver mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, the top depicting a detailed classical scene amidst rococo shells and scrolls. Paris, circa 1740.
Georgian Gold Inlaid Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Georgian tortoiseshell snuff box with gold inlay, width 6.5 cm depth, 4 cm
18th Century Snuff Box Collection
A collection of inset snuff boxes, 18th century and later, each of circular form, including pique tortoise shell, lacquer, and Bakelite., the largest 8 cm diameter.
Tortoiseshell & Gold Snuff Box with Basket Weave Design
19th century tortoiseshell & gold pique work snuff box basket weave design with hinged lid
Tortoiseshell Items Set with Pique and Sterling Silver
Four tortoiseshell items, 19th/20th century, comprising an oval pique dish, a rectangular pique snuff box, an oval pique snuff box, and a tortoiseshell and sterling silver dressing table box, inscribed 'E.P- 6.5.19', the dish 2 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 7.5…
George III Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlay Snuff Box
A George III tortoiseshell and gold inlay snuff box late 18th century inscribed initials and bearing date to top of box, height 2.3 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 5 cm
French Maiden Portrait Snuff Box
19th century French tortoise shell and wood snuff box and cover, of circular form, decorated with a portrait roundel of classical maiden, with beaded surround, diameter 7.7 cm
Slender Oval Tortoise Shell Snuff Box
19th century tortoise shell snuff box and cover, of slender oval form, with hinged cover, in tones of brown and honeycomb, length 8.5 cm
Silver Shield Antique Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Antique tortoiseshell snuff box, lid with inset silver shield. Length 7 cm
19th Century Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Gold Panel
A 19th century pressed tortoiseshell snuff box, the lid with plain recessed gold panel, gold plated thumb piece. 6.6 cm x 4.1 cm x 2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Spanish Armada Snuff Box
An early 19th century silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, rounded rectangular form, the lid with gilt metal (gold) inlaid shield cartouche and decorative oval framing, the silver mounts with engraved decoration, enclosing a stone fragment and written…
Georgian Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Engine Turned Decoration
Georgian tortoiseshell snuff box, 18th century, with engine turned decoration and brass mounts, retains decal label 'Formerly the property of General David Stewart of [?], height 3.5 cm, width 8.3 cm, depth 6.2 cm
19th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver Snuff Box
A 19th century tortoiseshell silver and inlaid snuff box, rounded rectangular form, tortoiseshell base and hinged lid with decorative pique floral inlay, shield cartouche. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 8.3 cm x 5.2 cm
George III Tortoiseshell and White Metal Snuff Box
A George III tortoiseshell and white metal snuff box, curved rectangular form, white metal hinged thumb piece and cartouche with engraved initials. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 6.2 cm x 4 cm
Exotic Birds-Eye Maple Snuff Box with Tortoiseshell Lining
An early 19th century exotic timber (birds-eye maple) circular snuff box, the lid press moulded with figures, waterfall, distant bridge and town, entitled 'Vue d'une Cascade pres Tivoli'. With uncommon tortoiseshell lining. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Micro-Mosaic Spaniel Snuff Box
An early Victorian silver and micro-mosaic snuff box, oval form, the black hardstone lid inlaid with a micro-mosaic panel of a spaniel dog, tortoiseshell panelled base, scroll engraved silver sides. Edinburgh 1838 by Andrew Wilkey. Provenance: The Flower…
Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Snuff Boxes
Pair antique tortoiseshell and silver snuff boxes each circular, with tortoiseshell lidded body, and mounted silver decoration to lid. Diameter 3 cm (each)
Bretonne Snuff Box with Farmer Ploughing
French Tabatiere 'La Bretonne'. Snuff box with tortoiseshell lid overlaid with figure of a farmer ploughing, length eight cm
Victorian Pique Snuff Box with Tortoiseshell and Silver
Victorian tortoiseshell and silver pique snuff box, width 7.5 cm (as inspected)
French Gilt Engraved Snuff Box with Tortoise Shell
19th century French snuff box and cover, of oval form, set with tortoise shell cover and base, engraved with basket of flowers accented in gilt, with silver surrounds, length 7 cm
Continental Silver and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
A Continental silver framed snuff box with tortoiseshell panels. 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Mythical Horse Mosaic Snuff Box
A Continental silver, gold, tortoiseshell and mother of pearl, pictorial snuff box c.1690, the top decorated with mosaic scene depicting a mythical horse and figurative subjects. Height 1.3 cm. Width 8 cm. Depth 6 cm
Swiss Musical Snuff Box with Tortoiseshell Design
A 19th century Swiss tortoiseshell musical snuff box, the musical mechanism with a choice of two tunes, wound with a key from below. Rectangular shape with gold thumbpiece, two gold discs on the front slide to actuate the music and change the tune, gold…
Georgian Enamel Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Diamond Accents
Georgian fine tortoiseshell & enamel snuff box painted with two panels of a young courting couple, with an enamelled jardinier with flowers above & a wild boar hunting scene below, each set with small diamonds. Condition, good to fair, some expected…
Georgian Snuffbox with Charles I and Miniature Portrait
A George I silver mounted tortoiseshell snuffbox, John Obrisset, circa 1715, the oval box inset with a moulded tortoiseshell plaque depicting Charles l, the silver box opening to reveal a miniature depicting a young woman, plaque signed 'OB' for John…
Regency Snuff Box with Tortoiseshell and Silver
Regency tortoiseshell and silver snuff box 8 cm x 5 cm, as inspected
18th Century Etched Snuff Box with Gilt Interior
Silver & tortoiseshell Piquet work snuff box etched with floral rosettes, birds & lattice work, with a gilt wash interior, probably 18th century. Length 6.4 cm
18th Century Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Silver Border
Mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, late 18th century, silver reeded border unmarked, lid inset with tortoiseshell, the body lined, length 8 cm
18th Century Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Engraving
Mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, late 18th century, silver reeded border unmarked, lid inset with tortoiseshell, engraved 'AJA, Sept 5 1798', length 10 cm
European Silver Hardstone Snuff Box with Micro-Mosaic Pantheon Cameo
A European silver-mounted hardstone snuff-box, rectangular, with canted corners, the hinged cover inset with an oval micro-mosaic cameo of the Pantheon. Width 8.3 cm. (damaged)
Georgian Cameo Snuff Box with Inlaid Tortoise Shell
Georgian inlaid tortoise shell snuff box, with central cameo, as inspected
18th Century French Snuff Box with Tortoiseshell and Gilt Metal
A gilt metal and tortoiseshell snuff box, French, 18th century. 4 cm high, 7.8 cm wide
18th Century French Snuff Box with Gold and Tortoiseshell
A gold pique and tortoiseshell and gilt bronze snuff box, French 18th century. 8 cm wide, 4 cm high
Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Pique Lid
Snuff box, tortoiseshell and pique lid, die stamped base (1755-75)
Georgian Gold-Engraved Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Lid
A Georgian tortoiseshell lidded snuff box oval with gold engraving shield, circa 1810. Length 6.3 cm
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