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American English and French Snuff
American English and French Snuff Boxes An English or French circular screw top snuff depicting a young man on the lid an American pressed leather rectangular box with painted lid ca 1850s a French bone and brass snuff box with the owner's initials "M.M.M." and the date 1757 along with indecipherable?French on front and back sides and an English Victorian pressed leather kidney-shaped snuff box with plique pewter work on lid ; largest lg. 4.25 in.
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An Antique Silver Dutch Snuff
An Antique Silver Dutch Snuff Box, ca. 1859 With several stamped marks distributed over the surface, gold washed interior, hinged lid and incised and tooled decorations with a crow in the center, approx. 3"W x 1-3/4"D x 5-8"H.
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DUTCH SILVER TOBACCO OR SNUFF
DUTCH SILVER TOBACCO OR SNUFF BOXDutch silver tobacco or snuff box, shaped oblong form with molded borders, hinged lid engraved with cartouche containing birds, maker's mark GS with sun/ star, partially struck mark A (?), possibly a pseudo hallmark, approx 1.25"h, 5"l, 2.25"w, 4.98ozt
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FIVE BOXES INCLUDING SNUFFS. Four
FIVE BOXES INCLUDING SNUFFS. Four American mid 19th century boxes. Oval tole box with old colorful metallic image of beehive and "Love and Industry". Wear, 8.25"l. and three snuff boxes. Two pressed bark with hunting scene and dog, 3.5"h. and oval horn box, 3.5"l. Together with a 17th-18th Dutch brass tobacco box with inscribed shell decoration. Wear. 6"l.
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FOUR SNUFF BOXES AND PAIR OF STAG
FOUR SNUFF BOXES AND PAIR OF STAG STIRRUP CUPS To include: a silverplate cigarette box, appears unmarked, with intertwined "AJH?" monogram to center (1 x 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in.); a gold plated snuff box, serpentine form, with pierced overlay decoration of putti and scrolling designs (being tested); two brass snuff boxes, one in convex oval form (3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.), and the other rectangular form with partially obscured monogram to center (1 x 3 1/8 x 2 in.; a pair of stag stirrup cups, appear unmarked (5 5/8 in.)
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A Silver Snuff Box, Dutch, ca. 1860
A Silver Snuff Box, Dutch, ca. 1860 Rectangular in shape, approx. 1-5/8"W x 1-1/4"D x 1-12"H, with an applied filagree design on the hinged lid and hand chased floral bands around the sides and a shield shape applied to the front. It has a Minerva hallmark on the rim of the lid, a Gothic "a" on the inside rim, and the underside has a maker's mark and a Lion standard mark.
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Four Miscellaneous Snuff Boxes,
Four Miscellaneous Snuff Boxes, 19th and early 20th centuries including a English silver (72gr) monogrammed example dated 1905, a steel example engraved James Vincent, Shipdham, 1751, a further plain steel specimen and a smaller engraved brass sample
various sizes, largest width 8.5 in — 21.6 cm
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SIX SNUFF BOXESSix snuff boxes,
SIX SNUFF BOXESSix snuff boxes, to include an English silver example, together with a bone pocket mirror.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Mirror in disrepair.
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A Mixed Metals Snuff Box Of oval
A Mixed Metals Snuff Box Of oval form, approx. 2-1/2" x 2" x 1-1/4"H, with the interior clad in tortoise shell, and with the exterior embellished with rose gold, yellow gold and possibly steel, worked with elaborate details inset into composite material with pictorial elements of urns, garlands, and tooled panels. There are very worn marks at the inside rim, most probably French. Approx. 72.9 gm.
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An 800 Silver Snuff Box With German
An 800 Silver Snuff Box With German marks on the inner rim, approx. 2-1/4" x 1-1/4", with a repousse hinged lid depicting a swan in the waves with a lotus blossom at sunrise, and with an inner hinged lid hlding a small snuff spoon above the larger compartment. The interior is gold washed.
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A Battersea Snuff Box or Patch
A Battersea Snuff Box or Patch Box Measuring approx. 1-7/8"D, with a hinged lid, ribbed lower portion, mirror lid interior, the exterior in hand painted enamels over a puce ground with polychrome flowers and foliate border. Interior is white enamel.
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2) SNUFF BOXES, DUTCH EMBOSSED
2) SNUFF BOXES, DUTCH EMBOSSED BRASS & SHELL INLAY(lot of 2) Snuff boxes, including: (1) Dutch brass tobacco/ snuff box, having heavily embossed religious scene with inscription to lid, foliate border to sides, lid separating from rim and upper lid, approx 1.5"h, 5.5"w, 2.75"d; (1) rectangular snuff/ cigarette box, having silverplate frame encasing frame, box, possibly horn, mother-of-pearl inlay to the lid, depicting silhouettes of riders to lid, dedication plate underfoot, approx 1.25"h, 4.25"w, 2.75"d; 0.75lbs total
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An oval silver squeeze opening
An oval silver squeeze opening snuff tobacco box Birmingham 1886. Lid engraved with crest. Approx. 9 x 7 cm.
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HALLMARKED .800 SILVER SNUFF
HALLMARKED .800 SILVER SNUFF BOXHallmarked .800 Silver Snuff Box
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EIGHT SNUFF BOXES AND HOUSEHOLD
EIGHT SNUFF BOXES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Late 19th, early 20th century. Five snuff boxes. One stamped "Morgan Llewelyn New Castle America Sept 11th 1899". Glass inkwell, match safe and painted small trinket box.
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SNUFF BOX - Early Silver and
SNUFF BOX - Early Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box with hinged lid having decoration of fish and birds on sides silver fretwork set into applied MOP plate on top has monogram 'MDC' 3 1/4'' (8.3 cm) x 2 1/8'' (5.4 cm) x 7/8'' 2.24 cm) deep loss to corn
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SNUFF BOX. European 19th century
SNUFF BOX. European 19th century lacquer. Round box the lid with a metamorphic portrait of a gentleman if viewed one direction and a lady if viewed from the other. Losses. 2 3/4''d.
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Seven snuff boxes, wood, horn,
Seven snuff boxes, wood, horn, leather with hinged lids: two oval with silver and gold inlay, both with agate-inlaid lids, possibly tortoise; one horn with mother-of-pearl inlay with hunter and dog, loss to inlaid deer ; one horn with raised diamond lid, silver inlay with bird, one burlwood; two leather with metal inlay, 2-1/8 in. to 4-1/4 in., British, 19th century. All in good condition, some with minor inlay losses, surface wear, minor chips and abrasions.
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Three Antique Snuff Boxes
Three Antique Snuff Boxes Including; a ribbed lid amber tortoise snuff box with a silver metal thumb press and ornamental hinge gold shield shape inset in the lid with engraved monogram apprx. 2-5/8" x 1-1/2" x 3/4"H; a turned wood circular snuff box with tortoise on the lid inset with silver flowers apprx. 3"D x 1-1/2"H; and a 3-1/2"D tortoise snuff with gold rims glass inset in the lid with an Asian style picture.
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Group of eight snuff boxes
Group of eight snuff boxes 19th/20th century Comprising a rectangular treen box, two rectangular lacquer boxes, a pressed white metal box, two brass mounted horn snuff flasks, a shell-form lacquer box and a Cat's Eye stone mounted white metal snuff box. (8). Longest L: 6 1/2 in.
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TOBACCO BOX AND TWO SNUFF BOXES.
TOBACCO BOX AND TWO SNUFF BOXES. European 18th-19th century. Dutch brass tobacco box with faint engravings 7''l. and two round papier mache snuff boxes with hand painted lids of flowers and a woman 2 3/4'' 3''d. Imperfections. The brass box has splits the snuffs have edge loss. Snuff with red stripe has split around the top edge.
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An antique French curved and
An antique French curved and rounded rectangular silver snuff box the overall ribbed surface crossed by bands of foliage marked on both parts with the Association of Gold and Silversmiths mark for 1793.
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A CHINESE EXPORT SNUFF BOX with
A CHINESE EXPORT SNUFF BOX with pseudo-British marks, of rounded rectangular outline, scallop decoration throughout; together with a smaller snuff box, Birmingham 1806, prick engraved detail to the hinged lid with engraved initials; together with a vinaigrette, T.B. London 1800, with musical detail to the pierced grill(3)Width: 6cm, 5.3cm, 3.3cm
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2 SNUFF BOXESca. 18th-early 19th
2 SNUFF BOXESca. 18th-early 19th century; rare PA German attributed scrimshaw carved horn hinged lid snuff box, unusual form with round cut horn side and narrow cut case band, the box with brass rivet assembly and hinged lid on brass wrapped wire hinge with interior horn closure, compass form scrimshaw decoration of pinwheels and fine tool engraved banding, 2 1/2"d, 1/2"h; arch brass hinge lid snuff box of "James Slater" engraved owner's name, case similar to size of belt buckle, 2 1/4"x 1 1/2"x 3/4"; Condition: both very good
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A Pair of Russian Snuff Boxes
A Pair of Russian Snuff Boxes together with a metal tobacco tin and an inlaid burl walnut cigar box. Diameter of snuff box 3 1/2 inches.
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RUSSIAN 84 SILVER NIELLO WORK
RUSSIAN 84 SILVER NIELLO WORK TOBACCO BOXHallmarked Russian 84 (875) silver tobacco / snuff box. Neillo work decoration with two figures on lid and two houses on underside of box. Gold wash interior. Interior of lid and box both stamped 84 with two other illegible marks. 3 1/8"L x 1 7/8"W x 5/8"H. 83.03 grams. Losses and discoloration to gold wash on interior, tarnishing to box.
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Ebony and white metal mounted snuff
Ebony and white metal mounted snuff box late 18th/ early 19th century Of flattened cylindrical form bound with white metal bands, the oval cover with foliate barbed hinge and thumbpiece. L: 2 7/8 in. PROVENANCE: Collection of Virginia B. Lowry, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
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Five 19th C. snuff boxes: oval
Five 19th C. snuff boxes: oval silver with cherub motif; tortoise shell lidded box with silver inlay; horn with inlay; burl and a paper mache some loss.
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Five brass snuff boxes: one oval
Five brass snuff boxes: one oval engraved with flying bird below rising sun; one oval with wading shore bird; one rectangular with canted corners and curved body with two-initial script monogram; one rectangular with curved body and adjustable calendar with days of week and months; one square with canted corners, worn inscription on lid interior "W Howe", all British and/or Continental, probably 18th or early 19th century, 2-1/4 in. to 3 in. All in good condition with polished surfaces. Private Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia
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5 ANTIQUE SNUFF BOXES1st item:
5 ANTIQUE SNUFF BOXES1st item: Circular papier mache box with printed top depicting early 19th century U.S. diplomat Jonathan Russell Esq., Minister Plenipotentiary, 3 1/2" diameter. Some wear and scratching to exterior, 1/4" area of loss to edge of lower section. 2nd item: Lacquered snuff box, centered with a watercolor portrait of a veiled woman with Middle Eastern scene in the background, signed illegibly lower left, Friedi--? 2 3/8" diameter. Light fading, 1/2" loss to inner rim, some pieces retained. 3rd item: Gutta percha snuff box with central inset medallion of Francois Ier Empereur D'Autriche (Emperor of Austria, b. 1768-d. 1835), circular with molded spiral edges, 3". Oxidation to medallion, wear to exterior, 1-1/2" area of loss to bottom of lid. 4th item: 8-sided oblong papier mache snuff box with gilt stenciled design to top, 2 7/8" L. Light wear and scratching. 5th item: Ivory snuff box painted with a city scene on one side and lake landscape on the reverse, 3 1/8"L. Probably Italian. 1 1/2" age crack to side with city scene, some glue repairs, wear to paint. All early to mid 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Mrs. Mary Ann Bowers Thomas, Athens, Alabama. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
See item description above.
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A Silver Dutch Snuff Box
A Silver Dutch Snuff Box Rectangular shape with rounded front and back shaped domed hinged lid delicately engraved with rows of anthemion geometric and floral designs marked on the underside and side of lid initials "A.R." stippled underneath. Weighs .76 toz.
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THREE SNUFF BOXES, 18TH/19TH
THREE SNUFF BOXES, 18TH/19TH C.Three snuff boxes, 18th/19th c. , to include two shoe form examples with brass and bone inlays and an oval horn example with engraved birds and interior mirror.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Larger shoe with patch to lid.
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A 19th century Dutch 833 standard
A 19th century Dutch 833 standard silver snuff box of octagonal form decorated with chevron and foliate bands date letter for 1864 1.5in together with six Dutch silver spoons. Estimate ?100-120 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?70
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EIGHT SNUFF BOXES. Late 19th, early
EIGHT SNUFF BOXES. Late 19th, early 20th century. Eight snuff boxes including carved wood, metal, carved horn, paper mache and abalone inlay.
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HALLMARKED .800 SILVER SNUFF
HALLMARKED .800 SILVER SNUFF BOXOrnate Hallmarked .800 Silver Snuff Box
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Two Russian Niello Silver Snuff
Two Russian Niello Silver Snuff Boxes
Moscow, 19th Century
comprising a cigarette case, the lid depicting a chariot and rider, together with a snuff box having allover floral and foliate decoration.
each marked with '84' standard
8 ozt 11 dwt
Width of cigarette case 3 7/8 inches.
Property from the Collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania