Victorian perfume case with bottles A mid 19th century Victorian Brass-mounted Coromandel Veneer four-bottle perfume case. Square shape with chamfered corners, the hinged cover is centered by an oval blue jasperware plaque depicting the Three Graces, opening to four crystal perfume bottles with stoppers and gilt metal caps engraved "Reine", blue velvet lining, and brass mounts about the exterior. Several fine cracks to the veneer; one stopper is chipped. 5 3/4 x 5" high. ESTIMATE $300-500
A collection of antique and later metal wares to include a Victorian copper kettle, a copper coal hod with hinged handle, a large brass alms dish and five divisional candelabra, silver plated tea wares, etc
Stamped Brass & Copper Fireplace Kindling Box Victorian, of tapering square form, the surfaces with embossed tulips on a background of incised whorls, the hinged dome lid with large copper button knop, and sides with lion head hanging ring handles, the whole on four hairy knee paw feet. 20.5" H X 13" square. Some patination and discoloration to surface metal, interior with heavy wear and patination.
A Victorian gentleman's grooming casket Circa 1862, signed to interior plaque ''W. Leuchars. 38 Piccadilly London Maker'', the brass-bound coromandel mahogany case monogrammed to hinged cover ''LBD'', the interior lid with concealed latch releasing a rectangular mirror and fold-out leatherette pocket, above a fitted blue velvet interior housing 13 cut-crystal and metal sterling-silver lidded travel and vanity articles, each with maker's mark of James Vickery, London, and monogrammed ''LBD'', the forward drop-down panel concealing two button-operated drawers, one fitted with blue velvet-lined compartments, overall: 7.75'' H x 12'' W x 9.5'' D, est: $1500/2500
Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA
Late Victorian double-sided cigar caddy on beveled base, c. 1892-3, oak veneer case, brass hinges, knob plates, and fixed five-sided handle at top, each hinged lid decorated with two-toned metal facing opens to reveal interior rectangular well with brass molded cup, short rectangular drawer located on either side of case at back, long quarter-circular drawers located at front, short drawer located under key hole, comes with key, expected wear including checking and interior splitting, two drawers appear to be jammed, 8 1/2" h. x 12 5/8" w. x 8 1/2" d.
VICTORIAN BLACK LACQUER PAINTED PAPIER MÂCHÉ INKSTAND With floral clusters and mythical bird the glass wells with brass hinged lids marked ''D.G.M.A. K.K Oest. Pat A. '' together with a silvered metal letter opener. 3 1/8 x 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. and 8 1/4 in. x 9 1/2 in. Provenance: Colefax & Fowler London. Estate of Katherine W. Mellon Stonington CT.
a late Victorian gilt metal mounted coal scuttle circa 1890 of wedge shaped form brass carrying handle hinged door centred by a relief cast circular plaque depicting a bird catching a moth tapering cast metal feet
A Victorian coromandel dressing case with silver mounted fittings
William Neal, London 1865-66
the brass line-inlaid case opening to reveal a well-fitted interior with seven silver mounted glass jars, four rectangular silver mounted glass boxes and a manicure set, the case with engraved white metal strap-work and hinges to the interior and two buttons to open two 'secret' drawers, one fitted with a writing slope, the other plain, the case with a Bramah lock and key, the fittings with all-over bright cut decoration
21cm high, 33cm wide, 25cm deep
2 ANTIQUE COLLECTOR'S OR WATCHMAKER'S BOXESTwo (2) Victorian boxes, with multiple compartments and hinged lids 1st item: One (1) walnut collector or watch maker's box with hinged lid having a brass inset handle; key included. Top lifts to reveal three divided compartments with red velvet inset liner. Front hinged panel with metal escutcheon and a key latch opens to five interior drawers each with inset circular brass handles, all having red velvet inset liners and one with three compartments. 10 1/2 " H x 13" W x 9 1/8" D. 2nd item: One (1) walnut box with a brass handle on a hinged lid having metal escutcheon, key latch, and two hook latches on a hinged partial front panel. Interior composed of three removable stacked compartments with red velvet lining, two bisected, and one stationary compartment. 6 1/2" H x 14" W x 9 1/2" D. Likely English, late 19th/early 20th century.
The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition:
1st item: Surface scratches and discoloration commensurate with age; scattered splits to veneer largest measuring 10" L. Interior with wear to lining and losses of wooden dividers. 2nd item: Surface wear commensurate with age with scattered splits to veneer, largest measuring 4 1/4" L. Slight discoloration to velvet lining and fraying to felt on underside.
(5) VICTORIAN NAUTILUS SHELL SPOON WARMERS Late 19th c., England, silver plated brass and white metal, each realistically modeled as a shell with hinged lid over bowl, on rock and shell form bases, one marked Mapp & Webb, London, each approx. 6"h x 6"l x 4"w
VICTORIAN PERFUME CASE WITH BOTTLESA mid 19th century Victorian Brass-mounted Coromandel Veneer four-bottle perfume case. Square shape with chamfered corners, the hinged cover is centered by an oval blue jasperware plaque depicting the Three Graces, opening to four crystal perfume bottles with stoppers and gilt metal caps engraved "Reine", blue velvet lining, and brass mounts about the exterior. Several fine cracks to the veneer; one stopper is chipped. 5 3/4 x 5" high. ESTIMATE $300-500
Condition:
Several fine cracks to the veneer; one stopper is chipped.
Three Antique Lacquer and Tortoiseshell Tabatières, ca. 19th Century Two paper-mache Victorian tabatières, with silver metal inlay and mother-of-pearls, black lacquer finish, hinged lids, 1 ¼" x 3 ¾" x 2 ¼", and tortoise shell tabatière with hinged lid, fine inlay with gilt brass and mother-of-pearl, monogrammed, 1 ¼" x 3 ¾" x 111/16".
GOLD RUSH SCALE, NAVY BUCKLE AND 5 OTHER ASSORTED NOVEL...A group of assorted novelties. 1st item: California Gold Rush style pocket scale in a tole or painted tin oval box, the hinged lid decorated with an eagle. Includes 9 assembled weights up to 2 oz. Center divider broken but retained, some light wear and oxidation. Illegible pencil inscription inside lid. 5" L. Mid 19th century. 2nd item: Brass buckles with crown and anchor insignia, surrounded by floral garland with dolphin heads at sides. Unmarked, likely English Royal Navy. Light wear and oxidation. 1 3/4" H. Probably Victorian. 3rd item: Painted tin miniature or pocket boat with figure and flag. 3 oars missing, considerable paint loss. 1 3/4" H x 3 1/2" L. Possibly 19th century. 4th item: Brass and metal Boatswain's Call or whistle, 4 1/2" L, with original box and instructions. 5th item: 3 glass marbles in a Japanese lacquer quarter-round box (damage to lacquer, chip to one marble). 6th item: Burlwood carved pipe with figure of a dog (one paw missing; missing mouthpiece). 5 3/8" L. 7th item: Small brass and steel compass, 3 1/2" square. Provenance: estate of James R. (and Mary B.) Packard, Huntsville, Alabama. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Good condition except where noted in above description.
A Victorian coromandel, brass and mother-of-pearl inlaid writing slope, Turrill 250 Regent St, the shaped hinged upper section enclosing inkwells, pen tray and stationery compartments, the slope inlaid flowers, applied gilt metal scrolls to the sides, 38cm wide
ASIAN: 20th C. accessories, mostly Asian, twenty-three pieces including: a small Japanese four panel cloisonné table screen with floral decoration, 6" h. 10 3/4" w.; Japanese mixed metal box, part of hinge missing; two metal hair pins, one brass-colored, 7 1/2" l., the other silver tone, 5 1/2" l.; four letter openers, one Japanese mixed metal, one carved Chinese hardstone, one silver-plate with hardstone Buddha at handle, along with a Victorian-era with carved classical-motif handle; two-tong Chinese fork with purple stone at handle, 4 3/4" l.; hardstone soup spoon with metal handle, long wood and brass smoking pipe, 13 1/4" l.; two pairs of hardstone and enamel salt and pepper holders; small cylindrical box with etched decoration; round cloisonné canister, 3 1/4" h.; wooden box inset with hardstone in form of dragon; hardstone box with added opal colored cabochons, some detached parts (included), 2 1/2" h. x 4" w. x 3 1/2" d.; two Japanese mixed metal knives, faux-tortious shell folding glasses; along with mixed metal compact with architectural decoration, 2 1/2" diam., all pieces with expected wear including scratching, loss and minor damage.
A VICTORIAN BRASS BOUND ROSEWOOD WRITING BOX, the hinged cover opening to reveal a fitted interior, the grained blue Morocco leather lid section with seven apertures each stamped with days of the week, over apertures for pens, two glass inkwells with stamped gilt metal covers, cut blue velvet skiver, hinging to reveal three drawers behind "secret" compartment, the top with inset brass "Thompsons Patent" lock escutcheon, 19 3/4" wide
Y VICTORIAN AMBOYNA, ROSEWOOD, EBONISED, BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL WORK TABLE
MID 19TH CENTURY the hinged rectangular top with outset rounded corners and centred with a brass cartouche enclosed by brass and mother-of-pearl inlaid border, the fitted interior with a mirror insert and a sliding tray over a void, on turned tapering legs united by a shaped x-stretcher with central urn finial, with gilt metal mounts throughout50cm wide, 73cm high, 38cm deepNote: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Assorted antique and later metal wares to include a good quality brass chestnut roaster with applied armorial detail and hinged lid, a ornate Victorian skimming spoon, an unusual shallow copper bowl raised on three angular brass feet, etc
An Interesting collection of items relating to General Sir John Hart Dunne KCB, contained in an early Victorian rosewood and brass inlaid writing slope, the cover inscribed 'Capt. John Hart Dunne 99th Regt' including a Chinese gilt metal and white metal box of canted rectangular form, the hinged cover with hexagonal knop and inscribed beneath 'From the Summer Palace, acquired in the French encampment General J H Dunne Oct 1860', 6cm wide, a filigree work bodkin case of cylinder form, the inner s
A quantity of metalware collectables, including; a pair of Edwardian brass andirons, a Victorian engraved bronze inkwell with hinged oil lamp lid and a rectangular body, 18.5cm wide, an umbrella with carved dogs head pommel, a white metal cocktail shaker and sundry (qty).
Victorian perfume case with bottles: A mid 19th century Victorian Brass-mounted Coromandel Veneer four-bottle perfume case. Square shape with chamfered corners, the hinged cover is centered by an oval blue jasperware plaque depicting the Three Graces, opening to four crystal perfume bottles with stoppers and gilt metal caps engraved "Reine", blue velvet lining, and brass mounts about the exterior. Several fine cracks to the veneer; one stopper is chipped. 5 3/4 x 5" high. ESTIMATE $300-500 Condition Several fine cracks to the veneer; one stopper is chipped.
A Victorian calamander, gilt and white metal mounted stationery box
the hinged domed lid and front decorated with birds flying and walking beside a tree, the interior with divisions, 23cmwide; and a Victorian burrwood and brass mounted box, with hinged lid above a drawer, 28cm wide (2)
19th c. Victorian carved walnut hall tree, 84"h Victorian carved walnut hall tree, late 19th century, having a gallery surmounting a central beveled mirror, flanked by turned brass coat hooks and panels of carved acanthus leaves, above a hinged glove box and carved door opening to adjustable shelves, with an umbrella stand on each side having a brass bar and metal drip pans, flanked by barley twist supports, the whole resting on turned feet, 84"h x 43"w x 13.5"d.
VICTORIAN METAL-MOUNTED OAK INKSTAND 19th century, with rectangular brass mounted top centered by a brass handle flanked by two crystal ink bottles (one top hinge broken), two wells for writing utensils above a frieze drawer - (to top of brass handle): 6 1/2 in.; w: 17 3/4 in.; d: 10 1/2 in.
An assortment of metalwork articles Comprising a pair of Rococo style gilt metal chenets a set of brass and iron scales a group of five vintage hinge candlesticks a group of iron crepe presses a brass and steel fender a three light wall sconce a brass two handled pan a fire iron set with horse head finials a Victorian copper warming pan with turned wood handle length 45in (114.5cm) and an iron. (qty)height of chenets 15in (38cm)
A Victorian figured walnut box , with brass military style side handles and hinged front with Bramah type lock, width, 30.5cm, (locked), and a Continental pottery casket and cover with gilt metal mounts, (2).
A Victorian brass mounted pollard oak tea caddy . mid 19th century The domed hinged lid enclosing two further domed lidded compartments with gilt metal labels inscribed BLACK and GREEN plaque to rim inscribed R. CURTIS Leicester.height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 5in (12.5cm)
Victorian double-sided hinged oak box caddy raised on four bun feet, c. 1879, trapezoidal front and back decorated with brass mounts including blank heraldic shield escutcheons, large fixed handle at top, wells under hinged lids lined with white metal, English registry mark engraved at top spandrel, partially illegible hallmarks and serial number "2384" appear underside near one foot, expected wear including surface scratches, 9 3/4" h. x 10 1/8" w. x 6 1/8" d.
Late 19th/early 20th C. decorative arts, eight pieces, including finely wrought desk and vanity accessories: 1930's Persian miniature depicting hunters on horseback painted on bone or ivory fragment, signed MC, framed behind glass, some loss to inlaid frame, frame measures 4 3/4" h. x 8 5/8" w.; late Victorian oval-shaped frame, pierced metal inset with red, purple, and pale blue semi-precious stones, some loss, missing glass, easel support engraved "Mat Ma (?)" verso; Italian micro mosaic rectangular frame, some irregularities to enamel trim at corners, with easel support, 2 3/8" h.; German sterling encased double blade pen knife, stamped "Von Cleff & Co. Lion Cutlery"; damascene decorated scissors, some loss; hinged brass box with engraved domed cover and sides, stamped "R" at bottom; along with two vintage French glass perfume vials with black velvet sleeves.