- GEORGIAN SILVER GILT VINAIGRETTE, ETC.Georgian
GEORGIAN SILVER GILT VINAIGRETTE, ETC.Georgian silver gilt vinaigrette with SP hallmark, together with silver match safes and a small silver snuffbox, 40.8 dwt.
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- SILVER. EX-HAMMER GALLERY 18TH C MEISSEN
SILVER. EX-HAMMER GALLERY 18TH C MEISSEN HINGED Box. Accompanied by a Hammer Galleries pamphlet page with illustration and statement of, "XVIII century Meissen white porcelain snuffbox with inside cover miniature in grisaille; formerly in the J. Pierpont Morgan Collection". From a Hollis, NY estate. Dimensions: box measures approx. 3.125" w x 2.5" d x 1.675" h. Condition: With repairs to back panel of body of vessel, and hairline(s). In otherwise good condition with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
- VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER SNUFFBOX,
VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER SNUFFBOX, 1885 Victorian sterling silver snuffbox, with maker's marks of William Comyns & Sons, London, 1885, the lid repousse with a view of the Scottish highlands, the sides with floral scrollwork engraving. Weight: 2.73 ozt.; 1" H x 4" L x 1.5" D.
- HAND PAINTED POCKET SNUFFBOX, CA. 1850A
HAND PAINTED POCKET SNUFFBOX, CA. 1850A very good mid 19th century hand painted panelled pocket snuffbox with gilt metal mounts, the top decorated with a hand painted tavern interior with figures (signed illegibly bottom left), opening to a plain panelled interior. Minor splits. Continental, circa 1850. Dimensions, 3/4" h x 3" w x 2" d. Bidders living outside of Canada are cautioned to proceed with care before bidding on this lot as it cannot be shipped outside of Canada in most cases. This item contains material that may be protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). It is the bidder's sole responsibility to be aware of legal restrictions on export or import of this item before bidding. Inability to ship to desired destination will not be a ground for invalidating a sale.
- RELIGIOUS SNUFF BOX & MINIATURE TRIPTYCHA
RELIGIOUS SNUFF BOX & MINIATURE TRIPTYCHA 19th century tortoise snuffbox depicting the Madonna & Christ Child with the Infant St. John, measuring .75" h x 3.5" w x 2"d, together with an early 18th century painted & parcel gilt miniature triptych depicting 2 Saints flanking the main image of a pair of crowned figures flanking a crucifix, measuring 3" h x 2.25" w (closed) 4.5" open.
- SILVER SNUFFBOXA silver snuffbox, hallmarks
SILVER SNUFFBOXA silver snuffbox, hallmarks for Birmingham 1854, roughly restored with lead solder and paint, presentation inscription on lid. Measuring, 3" x 2".
- DUTCH SILVER SNUFFBOXCirca 1780, of
DUTCH SILVER SNUFFBOXCirca 1780, of curvilinear form the hinged lid decorated with embossed motifs of structures, pillars, weapons & floral motifs, the hinged lid opening to a plain interior, showing minor wear to back of case, unmarked & untested, measuring 1" high x 2 1/2" wide x 2" deep. Weight, 64 grams.
- Interesting Collection of Five Boxes,
Interesting Collection of Five Boxes, consisting of a Crummles and Company, England, enamel snuffbox with a frigate on the lid in the 18th-century South Staffordshire style, a diminutive Crummles gilt-brass-mounted botanical enamel patch box, also in the 18th-century South Staffordshire style, Williamsburg \"Duke of Gloucesteer\" porcelain sweetmeats box by Mottahedeh, a Scaglione, Italy, sky blue-tinted circular alabaster box of small size, an English parcel-gilt acid-green and white circular vanity box, third quarter 19th century, and a Limoges brass-mounted floral porcelain box of purse form, both Crummles and Company boxes signed as are the \"Duke of Gloucester\" and Scaglione examples, dia. 1\" to 2-3/4\".
- A MEISSEN PORCELAIN CIRCULAR SNUFF BOX
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN CIRCULAR SNUFF BOX AND COVER WITH G...A MEISSEN PORCELAIN CIRCULAR SNUFF BOX AND COVER WITH GILT COPPER MOUNTS, CIRCA 1735-1740, of waisted form, the top with "Kauffahrtei" or harbor scene decoration with two robed gentlemen wearing fur turbans in the foreground and a bound blackamoor at their feet, in the mid and background a crenelated tower leads on to a bustling canal and port scene with a swan necked ship and onion domed buildings, the interior of the lid with a scene of a lady at her toilette, attended by two maids doing her hair, while taking a pinch of snuff, the bottom with a continuous band of figures reclining and strolling in a landscape setting interspersed with four large gilt splayed leaves with black outlining, along the waist spays of "Indianische blumen" floral decoration, and on the bottom a fête galante scene in the manner of Watteau, the interior of the bottom with a heavy layer of gilding, the top and bottom (now detached) framed with later gilt copper mounts.NOTE: While only a handful of Meissen circular waisted snuffboxes are known to exist, the overall delicacy of the form had an immediate impact on other contemporary porcelain manufacturers including Chantilly, which by the late 1730's had begun production of a nearly identical version in soft paste porcelain. Height: 1 7/8" Diameter: 3"
- 34. TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD CANE -CA.
34. TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD CANE -CA. 1910 -SOLID TORTOI...34. Tortoiseshell and Gold Cane -Ca. 1910 -Solid tortoiseshell crook handle with matching and wide yellow gold cap and collar, well streaked makassar ebony shaft and a brass ferrule. The tortoiseshell shows against the light the valued translucency of the precious organic material with captivating, dark and mottled brown-red colors, while the gold parts are delicately tooled with identical patterns and struck with tiny eagle heads hallmarks attesting for an 18 karat title and a French origin. Indeed, the symmetry of their design point to the emerging Art Deco taste and Age of Elegance, which was in turn marked by the increased production of luxurious and opulent small accessories. This cane is of the very highest quality and collectability, and a wonderful object to possess with the crossover appeal of associating with more than one collecting field to augment its value. -H. 3 ½” x 3 ½”, O.L. 32 ¼” -$800-$1,200 -Tortoiseshell canes were among the most expensive of their time. They were difficult to make, and few examples survived because of their excessive fragility. The carette turtle provided the best material for canes, and a tortoiseshell shaft required the largest six pieces of the 13 natural plaques of one, large turtle. The pieces had to come from a single animal, as each turtle had an individual, different grain. The lighter the color, the more appreciated the tortoiseshell. Paris specialized in tortoiseshell articles and had the best artists in that field. Today, the knowledge of handling tortoiseshell is totally lost. -Tortoiseshell is an ornamental material obtained from the curved, horny shields forming the shell of the Hawksbill or of the Caretta turtle. The marbled, variegated pattern and deep translucence of the plates have been used in veneering and in the manufacture of jewelry and other items since ancient times. Tortoiseshell was imported to Rome from Egypt and has found many uses throughout the centuries from the time it was first introduced to Europe by the East India Company in the 17th century. Tortoiseshell work was raised to the level of artistry with design applications such as veneer over wood with bone and ebony trimmings, marquetry, lacquered versions and inlays with gilded flowers, gold or silver. It became popular in the East as well as in Europe, where it was used as a material for jewel cases, trays, snuffboxes, canes and other decorative articles. Tortoiseshell is first separated from the bony skeleton by heat; the shields are flattened by temperature and pressure, and irregularities are rasped away. It can be molded after being softened in boiling oil, shaped on a lathe and also takes a beautiful polish. Current environmental concerns have limited the use of tortoiseshell, and the knowledge of handling this noble and beautiful material is now totally lost. -Tortoiseshell canes and handles were difficult to make and among the most expensive of their time. Few examples survived because of an excessive fragility.
- 19. TORTOISESHELL RABBIT HEAD CANE -CA.
19. TORTOISESHELL RABBIT HEAD CANE -CA. 1890 -LARGE RAB...19. Tortoiseshell Rabbit Head Cane -Ca. 1890 -Large Rabbit head carved in the customary horizontal shape with long, backward extending ears on a matching, elongated and slightly tapering stem with two ring collars, rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule. The bunny shows a likeable face with fine muzzle flanked by two inset glass eyes and above all the seducing warm and mottled colors of the noble material of the sea. Figural tortoiseshell canes were ultimate luxury, and, the successful combination of shape, colors and blameless surface, makes of this French cane a one-of-a-kind and great collectable. -H. 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”, O.L. 38 ¼” -$1,400-$1,800 -Tortoiseshell is an ornamental material obtained from the curved, horny shields forming the shell of the Hawksbill or of the Caretta turtle. The marbled, variegated pattern and deep translucence of the plates were used in veneering and in the manufacture of jewelry and other items since ancient times. Tortoiseshell was imported to Rome from Egypt and has found many uses through the centuries from the time it was first introduced to Europe by the East India Company in the 17th century. Tortoiseshell work was raised to the level of artistry with design applications such as veneer over wood with bone and ebony trimmings, marquetry, lacquered versions and inlays with gilded flowers, gold or silver. It became popular in the East as well as in Europe, where it was used as a material for jewel cases, trays, snuffboxes, canes and other decorative articles.
- TORTOISESHELL EQUESTRIAN CANECa. 1870-Horse
TORTOISESHELL EQUESTRIAN CANECa. 1870-Horse leg tortoiseshell handle fashioned in an elegantly stretched classic L-shape, engine turned and gilt silver collar, slender malacca shaft and a dark horn ferrule. The anatomy of the leg is naturalistically depicted with apparent coronet, pastern, ergot and fetlock and furthermore emphasized with the natural, speckled colors of the tortoiseshell. A French treasure of distinction, this light weighted day cane is a triumph of finesse and clearly displays the equine interest of its wearer. It survived in superb condition. H. 5 ¾” x 2 ¾”, O.L. 32 ½” Tortoiseshell is an ornamental material obtained from the curved, horny shields forming the shell of the Hawksbill or of the Caretta turtle. The marbled, variegated pattern and deep translucence of the plates have been used in veneering and in the manufacture of jewelry and other items since ancient times. Tortoiseshell was imported to Rome from Egypt and has found many uses throughout the centuries from the time it was first introduced to Europe by the East India Company in the 17th century. Tortoiseshell work was raised to the level of artistry with design applications such as veneer over wood with bone and ebony trimmings, marquetry, lacquered versions and inlays with gilded flowers, gold or silver. It became popular in the East as well as in Europe, where it was used as a material for jewel cases, trays, snuffboxes, canes and other decorative articles. Tortoiseshell is first separated from the bony skeleton by heat; the shields are flattened by temperature and pressure, and irregularities are rasped away. It can be molded after being softened in boiling oil, shaped on a lathe and also takes a beautiful polish. Current environmental concerns have limited the use of tortoiseshell, and the knowledge of handling this noble and beautiful material is now totally lost. Tortoiseshell canes and handles were difficult to make and among the most expensive of their time. Few examples survived because of an excessive fragility.