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BOXES & COLLECTABLE SMALLWARES

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A wonderful matched set of three Chinese fillagree dishes, marks not traceable, circa 1890.  The largest of these dishes is 5 1/4 inches in diameter, and the two small ones are 4 inches in diameter.  Excellent condition which is unusual for fillagree work of this period.  Lovely display pieces. 

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Item 404670 $1,150 for the three

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A well preserved Scottish Snuff Mull made of horn with silver mounts (unmarked) circa 1790.  This little gem is about 3 inches in length.  Excellent quality and condition.  This is a very collectible small and interesting object. 

Item 404770 $1,150.00

A part set of lady s dressing implements including garter or boot hook, and three other matching, probably continental.  The handles finely modelled as a maiden with flowing hair.  Marked only with the pattern number 1608,  circa 1910.  The longest piece is the boot or garter hook that is 8 inches long. 

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Item 404645 $550.00

This is a wonderful Queen Anne style snuffer s tray by Charles Price, London, 1823.  The quality of this object is superior.  This style of snuffer s tray was made for only about 10 years in the 1710-1710 date range.  This copy of an earlier tray was undoubtedly made to match a pair of Queen Anne period snuffers.  It is 7 1/4 inches long and weighs a very hefty 12 ounces.  No engraving. 

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Item 404690 $3,850.00

An unmarked silver matchsafe, probably English or American.  It is beautifully enamelled with a blue fleur-de- leis.  It is 2 1/4 by 1 1/2.  Excellent quality and condition.  Period initials on reverse. 

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Item 404623 $495.00

An interesting mixed metal match safe, probably American , circa 1900.  It is 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches.  Marked sterling.  Interesting mixed metal approach with gold and copper applications. 

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Item 404612 $750.00

A very heavy German box, late 18th century maker’s mark only (untraced) inset with a medal depicting a man and a woman greeting each other.  It is 4 1/2 inches by 3 inches and weighs six ounces.  Excellent condition. 

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Item 404502 $1,800.00

A match safe, by M & L, Birmingham, circa 1800.  This match safe is finely engrraved with period initials on the front.  It is 2 inchs by 1 1/2 inches.  The engraviing is in excellent condition.   

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Item 404627 $575.00

A small French niello vesta case, unmarked, circa 1840.  Thre striking grill is hingedThe engraved figure is of a hunter with his rifle.  This box is 1 3/4 by 1 inch.  Excellent condition. 

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Item 404507 $1,200.00

 A German cigarette or snuff box, unmarked, circa 1930, possibly earlier.  It depicts two troubadors serenading two maidens.  It is 4 inches by 31/4 inches.  The sides are embossed with flowers and and angel’s face on the front and the back.  It is engraved on the front "William’s a Germaine. 1933." 

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Item 404494 $1,450.00

A sterling silver card case by George Unite, Birmingham, circa 1835.  This card case is 3 1/4 by 2 inches.  It is embossed on one side with a fox hunting scene and hounds chasing the fox.  It is embossed on the other side with a hunter shooting his rifle.  It weighs over two ounces.  The embossing shows no wear.   

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Item 404625 $1,100.00

A very unusual American sterling gold coin holder with three spring action holders for various coin demonitations.  The interior gilt.  It measures 3 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  It is marked sterling with a pattern number, circa 1850.  The cover engraved with decorative scrollls and period initials "FAC." 

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Item 404628 $850.00

A 14 karat rose gold matchsafe, presumably California,  circa 1870. It is engraved with a floral motif on one side and with period initals which appear to be FM on the other side.  It is 2 1/4 by 1 inch.  It is marked "A.H. 14 K. "

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Item 404567 $850.00

A wonderful silver filagree and silver gilt snuff box, unmarked, but probably Continental, circa 1780.  This box contains very finely detailed filagree work.  Small repair near finial.  We believe the finial to be a replica of the mythical Chinese Ho Ho bird.  The size is 3 inches by 2 1/2. 

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Item 404362 $3,500.00

A miniature porringer or two-handled cup, makers mark BB, with traces of a lion passant in the bowl, probably London, circa 1725.  This cup is 1 3/4 inches in diameter and weighs about an ounce.  No repairs and good condition. 

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Item 404264 $2,700.00

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