EXQUISITE GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY WILLIAM ...
Item Ref
SEPT96
This beautiful and rather rare Georgian silver snuff box was made by William Pugh and is dated Birmingham 1816. Of rectangular form, the front engraved with a hunting scene. The back exquisitely bright-engraved with an acorn border. The sides with floral motifs.
Exquisite flush hinge.
Raised thumb-piece opening to a gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
W.P for William Pugh
Duty Mark.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "s" for 1816.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge .
Interior gilding in original condition.
Shuts nicely.
Engraved decorations faint at places.
Dimensions:
6.5cm x 4cm x 1.5cm / 2.4 inches x 1.4 inches x 0.4 inches.
Postage:
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Exquisite flush hinge.
Raised thumb-piece opening to a gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
W.P for William Pugh
Duty Mark.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "s" for 1816.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge .
Interior gilding in original condition.
Shuts nicely.
Engraved decorations faint at places.
Dimensions:
6.5cm x 4cm x 1.5cm / 2.4 inches x 1.4 inches x 0.4 inches.
Postage:
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GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY THOMAS PURVER, ...
Item Ref
MARS97
This beautiful George IV silver snuff box was made by Thomas Purver and is dated London 1828. Of conventional oblong form, both front and back with reeded decorations The hinged cover with a raised foliate thumb-piece. The interior gilt wash.
Exquisite flush hinge.
Original rich gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
T.P for Thomas Purver.
Duty Mark.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "n" for 1828.
Condition:
Excellent.
Good hinge .
Interior gilding in original condition.
Shuts nicely.
Dimensions:
7.5cm x 3cm x 2cm / 3 inches x 1.2 inches x 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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Exquisite flush hinge.
Original rich gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
T.P for Thomas Purver.
Duty Mark.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "n" for 1828.
Condition:
Excellent.
Good hinge .
Interior gilding in original condition.
Shuts nicely.
Dimensions:
7.5cm x 3cm x 2cm / 3 inches x 1.2 inches x 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO ENAMEL SNUFF BOX ...
Item Ref
OCTO79
This is a superb Russian silver and niello snuff box. The front hinged cover with niello work decoration featuring a bridge over a river with various buildings in the background. The back with a country mansion amongst trees and scrolls. The sides embellished with an elongated trellis pattern. The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
Hallmarks:
Maker's marks: Alexander Fuld, Moscow, 1862-1917.
Moscow city mark
84 zolotniki silver.
Date mark erased: - circa 1880.
Condition:
Fair.
Front and back panel in very good condition.
Sides with some losses to the niello decorations.
Interior gilding in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
Maker's marks: Alexander Fuld, Moscow, 1862-1917.
Moscow city mark
84 zolotniki silver.
Date mark erased: - circa 1880.
Condition:
Fair.
Front and back panel in very good condition.
Sides with some losses to the niello decorations.
Interior gilding in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY THOMAS & ...
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JAN90
This beautiful George IV silver snuff box was made by Thomas & William Simpson and is dated Birmingham 1824. Of conventional rectangular form, both front and back with an engine-turned background. The hinged cover with a raised foliate border. The sides with reeded decorations.
Exquisite flush hinge.
Vacant cartouche to the front.
Pale gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
T&WS for Thomas & William Simpson
Duty Mark.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "A" for 1824.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge .
Interior gilding in original condition.
Shuts nicely.
Dimensions:
6.5cm x 4cm x 1.5cm / 2.4 inches x 1.4 inches x 0.4 inches.
Postage:
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Exquisite flush hinge.
Vacant cartouche to the front.
Pale gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
T&WS for Thomas & William Simpson
Duty Mark.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "A" for 1824.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge .
Interior gilding in original condition.
Shuts nicely.
Dimensions:
6.5cm x 4cm x 1.5cm / 2.4 inches x 1.4 inches x 0.4 inches.
Postage:
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EXQUISITE GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY T. ...
Item Ref
DEC68
This charming George III curved silver snuff box was made in Birmingham 1818 by the toy makers* T. Simpson & Sons. Of rounded rectangular form, the flush cover bright-engraved with foliate patterns surrounding a vacant oval reserve, the back and sides with prick-dot decorations. The beautifully executed flush hinged cover opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.
* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
S&S for T Simpson & Son.
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "u" for 1818.
Condition:
Good.
Front and back in very good condition.
Sides with a few minor dings commensurate with age.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Depth: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
S&S for T Simpson & Son.
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "u" for 1818.
Condition:
Good.
Front and back in very good condition.
Sides with a few minor dings commensurate with age.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Depth: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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GEORGIAN SILVER "MOURNING" PATCH BOX BY JOSEPH ...
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AOUT94
This is a rare and exquisite Georgian silver patch box, of circular form with stippled and punched borders. It bears the marks of the prolific silversmith John Taylor, who specialised in small pieces and objects of vertu. The pull off lid with a glazed panel over a painted scene depicting a lady holding a floral garland and standing by two birds perched on a memorial.
Hallmarks:
Marked only to base with maker's mark 'IT' for Joseph Taylor.
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents.
Minor surface scratching
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.7cm / 1 inch.
Georgian patch boxes are few and far between, not as readily found as vinaigrettes or snuff boxes,this is a delightful and very rare example.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
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Hallmarks:
Marked only to base with maker's mark 'IT' for Joseph Taylor.
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents.
Minor surface scratching
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.7cm / 1 inch.
Georgian patch boxes are few and far between, not as readily found as vinaigrettes or snuff boxes,this is a delightful and very rare example.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £10 International Signed For.
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DELIGHTFUL GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY JOSEPH ...
Item Ref
DEC84
This delightful George III curved silver snuff box was made in Birmingham 1826 by the renowned toy maker* Joseph Taylor. Of rounded rectangular form, the flush cover bright-engraved with seaweed patterns surrounding an engraved oval reserve, the back and sides with prick-dot decorations. The beautifully executed flush hinged cover opening to reveal a rich gilt interior
* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
I.T for Joseph Taylor.
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "C" for 1826.
Condition:
Fair.
Front and back in very good condition.
Sides with a few minor dings commensurate with age.
Interior gilding in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Depth: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
I.T for Joseph Taylor.
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "C" for 1826.
Condition:
Fair.
Front and back in very good condition.
Sides with a few minor dings commensurate with age.
Interior gilding in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Depth: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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UNUSUAL GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX, ...
Item Ref
DEC79
This gorgeous and tactile Georgian silver mounted desk shell snuff box dates circa 1790. Of oval form, the decorative carved shell with a reeded silver mount. The hinged cover a lovely snug fit. The underside with a carved narrow pedestal base allowing for the snuff box to sit upright.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was very often the case with small objects of vertu, but tests as sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.6 inches.
Width: 7cm / 2.5 inches.
Depth: 3.5 cm / 1.2 inchES.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was very often the case with small objects of vertu, but tests as sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.6 inches.
Width: 7cm / 2.5 inches.
Depth: 3.5 cm / 1.2 inchES.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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GEORGIAN SILVER PATCH BOX BY COCKS & ...
Item Ref
MAI90
This is a wonderful little patch box made by the renowned Birmingham toy maker * Cocks & Bettridge and dates circa 1800. it is of circular form, the pull-off cover bright-engraved with neo-classical key patterns borders
The back plain. It is partially hallmarked, as was very common in the Georgian era with small items of vertu.
Georgian patch boxes are few and far between, not as readily found as vinaigrettes or snuff boxes, this is a delightful example.
* from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
C&B for Cocks & Bettridge.
Duty Mark.
Lion Passant.
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.3cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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The back plain. It is partially hallmarked, as was very common in the Georgian era with small items of vertu.
Georgian patch boxes are few and far between, not as readily found as vinaigrettes or snuff boxes, this is a delightful example.
* from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
C&B for Cocks & Bettridge.
Duty Mark.
Lion Passant.
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.3cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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GEORGIAN SILVER PATCH BOX BY JOSEPH TAYLOR, ...
Item Ref
SEPT67
This is a wonderful little patch box made by the renowned Birmingham toy maker * Joseph Taylor and dated Birmingham 1798. Of oval form, the pull-off cover with an engraved shield-shaped cartouche surrounded by foliate sprigs.
The back and sides with prick-dot borders. It is fully hallmarked, which is quite rare with small items of vertu.
* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
IT for Joseph Taylor on both lid and base.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty Mark.
Date letter "a" for 1798.
Condition:
Very good
Very minor dings commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
Length: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Height: 0.5cm / 0.2 inches.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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The back and sides with prick-dot borders. It is fully hallmarked, which is quite rare with small items of vertu.
* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
IT for Joseph Taylor on both lid and base.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty Mark.
Date letter "a" for 1798.
Condition:
Very good
Very minor dings commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
Length: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Height: 0.5cm / 0.2 inches.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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GEORGIAN SILVER PATCH BOX, CIRCA 1800
Item Ref
NOVE84
This exquisite little silver patch box dates circa 1800. it is of circular form, the pull-off cover bright-engraved with bright-cut borders. The back plain. It is unmarked as was very common in the Georgian era with small items of vertu.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked but tested as silver.
Condition:
Very good. No dings, no dents.
Slight compression to the lid, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Postage:
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Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked but tested as silver.
Condition:
Very good. No dings, no dents.
Slight compression to the lid, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Postage:
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UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN SILVER PLATED MASONIC MUSSEL SHELL ...
Item Ref
JAN83
This is a very collectable and unusual snuff box. The polished mussel shell fitted in a decorative silver plated casing. The base with a hinged lid engraved with a date and masonic inscriptions. The inner lid with match striker.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked.
Dimensions:
Length: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked.
Dimensions:
Length: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.
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