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Recreations & Pursuits — Aalders Auctions

$8,845
George III 18ct yellow gold snuff box, hallmarked London, 1811,…
$5,520
Fine Russian gold and silver cigarette / vesta case, marked 88…
$4,800
Russian Faberge silver cigarette case, stamped each side K…
$4,680
Jacques of London Staunton chess set, in natural and stained…
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*** Rare Victorian sterling silver travelling inkwell, hallmarked, London, 1783, of square form, with screw cap ***
*** Late Victorian sterling silver tobacco box, hallmarked London, 1898, Wc, of curved rectangular form, with cedar lined interior with three compartments and gilt wash to underside of lid, total weight 596gm, length 19.5 cm ***
*** 19th century French ormolu and moss agate necessaire and etui, of tapering form set with panels of moss agate, surrounded by gilt work displaying dogs, scrolls and flowers, opening to penknife decorated with insects, a snuff spoon and pencil holder, a/f,… ***
*** George V gilt sterling silver Crown pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910, C.E.T (Charles Edwin turner), in the form of King George V Coronation crown, registered design no.575261, total weight 30gm, height 6 cm x diameter 4 cm ***
*** George III Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1806, B&F, of rectangular form with canted corners, the hinged cover engraved with central monogram within a laurel wreath, with engraved borders to cover and base, total weight 102gm, 2… ***
*** William IV sterling silver Cheroot case, hallmarked London, 1836, Cr//Gs (Charles Reily & George Storer), of rectangular form, with continuous engine turned decoration to body, the hinged cover with medallion engraved 'Alan', total weight 197gm, 11.5 cm x… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908, A&LLd (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), in the form of a rabbit with original cushion fabric, total weight 25.7gm, length 6 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver inkstand, hallmarked Birmingham, 1842, Jt (John tongue), the stand of rectangular form with pierced c-scroll borders, decorated with repousse views of Kenilworth, Windsor castle and Abbotsford house, a/f (bend to holder), total… ***
*** 19th century Meerschaum pipe, carved in the form of a dragons claw, with silver mount, length 13.5 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1807, William Pugh, of curved rectangular form, with central diamond engraved with 'John Rofs' surrounded by engraved flower heads and foliage, with inset cover, total weight 48gm, 7… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver and crystal desk set, hallmarked London, 1905, G&S Co.Ltd, of shaped rectangular form, with pierced border decorated with acanthus motifs, with two crystal inkwells with hallmarked silver collar and lid, with pen and additional… ***
*** Late Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta, case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1896, D& F (Deakin Francis) of rectangular form, finely decorated with a enamel scene of a lady in black dress walking down steps with columns and figures in back ground, total… ***
*** Antique wool drum carder, with two spiked rollers and crank, 24 x 40 x 40 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta, case, hallmarked, Chester, 1902, J.M.B (John Millward Banks), of rectangular form, set with a fine enamel panel, depicting stage coach and figures, total weight 35gm, 5.4c x 3.7 cm ***
*** 9ct gold Hardy Brothers vesta case, marked 'H.Bros 9ct', of cylindrical form, with engraved monogram 'T.E' to cover and striker inset to base of body, total weight 16.80gm, height 3.7 cm x diameter 2.5 cm ***
*** 9ct gold Masonic presentation medallion, hallmarked 375, London, 1929, Gk&S (G.Kenning & Son), the medallion of circular form, finely decorated with central crown and triangle within the text 'William Preston chapter No.766', featuring inset red enamel,… ***
*** Japanese Komai damascene cigarette case, c.1920's, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover pleasantly decorated with water birds and irises below a blossoming tree, the verso with two peacock below blossoming branches and three character mark to… ***
*** Wells and Lambe fully fitted writing box, of narrow rectangular form, in tooled leather, with fitted interior, set with writing tools and compass, flanked by a leather flip top vesta and ink well, 5 cm x 24 cm x 5.5 cm ***
*** Russian silver and niello snuff box and cover, of deep rectangular form, decorated with a lattice of flower heads and fret work, makers marks to interior, total weight 77gm, length 7.5 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver tobacco box, hallmarked London, 1928, Hardy Bros., of rectangular form, with hinged engine turned cover, with timber lined interior, 5 cm x 14 cm x 9 cm ***
*** Late George III sterling silver and agate snuff box and cover, marked R.H (Richard Haxton) eight times, working Edinburgh, c.1,800-1820, set with a raised circular agate panel, the border set with a raised foliate border and waisted sides, total weight… ***
*** Victorian sterling silver cigar case and leather case, hallmarked, Newcastle, 1842, Reid & Co, of oval form, with removable cover with reeded border, with crest and motto of 'Reid' and engraved 'From A.J turner to J.Garland,' with leather travel cover,… ***
*** Scottish George III silver and horn snuff mull, hallmarked I.S (in triple), probably Aberdeen, with circular top, above cylindrical horn body and silver mounts, height 3 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008 ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1787, maker rubbed, of curved pillow form, with central reserve surrounded by reed work, total weight 45gm, length 6.4 cm ***
*** 19th century Meerschaum pipe, carved in the form of a ladies head, with silver mount and amber stem. Length 11 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver niello snuff box and cover, marked, Moscow, 1836, Ivan Kaltikov, of rectangular form, decorated with scenes of buildings to one side and bridge, town and river on the other side, total weight 72gm, 6.5 cm x 4 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1875, C.C, of shaped elliptical form, with inscription to cartouche, surrounded by engine turned ground and surrounded by scroll work and floral thumb piece, total weight 66gm, length 7.5 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1808, Wb (William boot), of ribbed rectangular form, the hinged cover opening to a gilt interior, total weight 48gm, 6.5 cm x 4 cm, together with a matched sterling silver spoon (2). Provenance:… ***
*** Victorian sterling silver tantalus, hallmarked Birmingham, 1865, E & Co (Elkington & Co Ltd), with central loop handle and gadrooned supports encasing three facetted crystal decanters with stoppers, on a sterling silver base with engine turned decoration,… ***
*** William IV Scottish provincial silver snuff mull, hallmarked Glasgow, 1833, P.A (Peter Aitken I), of upright cylindrical form, with hinged cover, total weight 43gm, height 6.5 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver photo frame, hallmarked Birmingham, 1912, of rectangular form, with a border accented with acanthus leaves, 32.5 x 20.5 cm ***
*** Yogya silver cigarette box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with floral motifs, with wooden interior, total weight 196gm, length 9 cm ***
*** Delightful Austrian silver snuff box, marked 900, A&K to interior, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, the hinged cover beautifully hand decorated with molded flowers and foliage, total weight 101gm, 2.5 cm x 6 cm x 4.5 cm ***
*** Beautiful 19th century French gilt silver snuff box and cover, Paris, 1819-1838, of slender pillow form, the inset cover engraved with Aesop fable of fox and stork, surrounded by flower and fruit border, above a lattice ground, the base decorated with… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver niello snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Moscow, 84, H.A//1898, O.B (in Cyrillic) of curved rectangular pocket form, one side decorated with castle scene, the other decorated with man playing an instrument while a lady dances… ***
*** 19th century French silver niello snuff box and cover, marked French silver and maker rubbed, of slender rectangular form, the inset cover decorated with a scene of cattle, figures and cottage possibly after Louis Moreau, the lower and base decorated with… ***
*** Early Victorian gilt sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1841, Nm (Nathaniel mills), of rectangular form, the hinged cover and base inset with pink moss agate panels, a/f, total weight 94gm (including agate panels), 7 cm x 5 cm x 2 cm ***
*** 9ct gold cigar Piercer, marked 375, Gartier London, of cylindrical form with cone mouth and metal piercer, length 5.5 cm, total weight 16gm (including metal piercer), together with metal cigar piercer, of cylindrical form with cone mouth, length 5 cm (2) ***
*** 19th century silver filigree needle book, of miniature book form, with stylised foliate motif to covers, opening to a silk lined inner cover with four velvet 'Pages' to secure needles, with needles, total weight 23gm, 5.5 cm x 4 cm ***
*** Beautiful Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked London, 1844, F.D, of long rectangular form, with central cartouche and crest, with push lock mechanism, total weight 74gm, length 7 cm ***
*** Late 19th century antler snuff box and cover, of rectangular form, with hinged cover carved with stags and dogs, lenght 9.5 cm ***
*** Unusual silver tobacco box, marked silver, of square form, with a double hinged cover, with central plaque engraved 'March 17, 1949,' surrounded by engine turned decoration, with timber lined interior, total weight 451gm, 4.5 10 8.5 cm ***
*** Late Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta, case, hallmarked, London, 1892, S.M (Sampson Mordon), and retail mark A. Barrett & Sons, Piccadilly, beautifully decorated with very fine enamel scene of fox hunt, total weight 44gm, 6 cm x 3.2 cm ***
*** Beautiful sterling silver table cigarette box and cover, marked sterling silver to base, of rectangular form, set with raised floral border, and thumb pieces the body in fine engine turning, raised on four feet, total weight 356gm, length 11.5 cm ***
*** Collection of ivory and other sewing implements, including cotton reel holder, lace pricker and thread winder (quantity) ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1909, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a frog with original red velvet cushion, hallmarked to side of body, total weight 37gm, height 3.2 x 6 cm length ***
*** 19th century French silver and lapis lazuli seal, with tapered lapis lazuli handle, with silver iris capped base and plain oval face, with custom box, length 8 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008 ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1907, Sm& Co (Sampson Mordan), in the form of a miniature duck, with original purple velvet cushion, total weight 4.1gm, length 3.5 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver twin compartment snuff, box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1807, Ml (Matthew Linwood), of curved form, the hinged cover engraved with initials R.T within a laurel wreath, with gilt interior, total weight 69gm, 6.5 cm x 4 cm ***
*** 10ct gold and garnet seal top propelling pencil, unmarked (tested as 10ct), of hexagonal form, set with garnet seal to top, above acanthus motifs in relief, with incised acanthus pattern to body, total weight 12gm (weighted), length 9 cm-11 cm ***
*** Mid 19th century silver travelling pocket inkwell, in the form of a sarcophagus tea caddy, with removable canisters, with oval plaque to cover, total weight 64gm, 2.5 cm x 4.9 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008 ***
*** Lovely George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1829, T.S (Thomas Shaw), of rectangular form inscribed to centre 'Presented to// William heron M.D//Professor of natural Philosophy//by a few friends// who attended his first… ***
*** Russian silver cigarette case, marked 84, makers mark Ak, of rectangular form, the front beautifully decorated with monogram and lotus motif, total weight 154gm, length 11 cm ***
*** George IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1826, L&Co. (Lawrence & Co.), of rounded rectangular form, the hinged top cover decorated with central monogram and date within rectangular plaque, with floral thumbpiece, surrounded by bright… ***
*** Late Victorian rams head vesta case, set with glass eyes, and carved horns, the back opening to compartment, with strike on underside, length 5.5 cm ***
*** Edwardian 9ct gold vesta case, of rectangular form, with engine turned motif, total weight 21gm, 5 cm x 3.8 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver standish, hallmarked Sheffield,1882 Jd&S ( James Dixon & Sons Ltd), of oval form, with pierced rim and set with central taper stick, flanked with circular ink well holders decorated with geometric border, with unmarked shield to… ***
*** Georgian agate snuff box and cover, of shaped oval form, decorated in mottled red, orange and opaque tones, with brass mounts, length 6.2 cm ***
*** Elizabeth II sterling silver table cigarette box and cover, hallmarked Birmingham, 1953, Hardy Bros, of rectangular form, with engine turned decoration to cover, opening to wooden interior, total weight 530gm, length 16.5 cm ***
*** 9ct gold Masonic medallion, hallmarked 9ct, the medallion of circular form set with a crown above a triangle, the obverse with inscription dated 6.8.1932, set below a maroon ribbon accented with three gilt top bars, total height 10.5 cm, medallion width 3… ***
*** Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallamarked Birmingham, 1876, P&S, of rounded rectangular form with a hinged top cover, the whole incised with repeating foliate themes surrounding a shield reserve with monogram to front, with gilt wash interior,… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1907, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a pig with brown fabric cushion, hallmarked to side of body alongside cushion, total weight 28.1gm, length 6.5 cm ***
*** Napoleon III parcel gilt silver and niello snuff box and cover, c.1880, by Claude Doutre-D.Roussel of 18 Rue du temple, beautifully decorated with central image of Madonna and Child in rural landscape, flanked by scroll work, the lower section decorated… ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1824, J.W (Joseph Willmore), of rectangular form, the hinged top cover engraved with inscription 'Major Holgate//to//Lieut Matson' within a rectangular plaque, surrounded by engine turned… ***
*** Sterling silver and guilloche chatelaine cigarette case, marked sterling, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with shaped reserve depicting the silhouette of a courting couple, surrounded by blue guilloche ground, suspended from an unmarked… ***
*** Van turkey silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form, decorated with flowers and foliage with stamp to top, surrounded by a checker board pattern, total weight 100gm, 9.5 cm x 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW,… ***
*** Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London, 1878, Ehs (Edward H Stockwell), of rectangular form, decorated with heraldic motif to cover and inscribed 'Tu Ne Cede Malis', sliding out to reveal reeded hinged case, with gilt interior with… ***
*** William IV sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1834, Sm.Gr (Sampson Mordan & Gabriel Riddle), of elliptical form, the hinged cover with plain elliptical medallion, surrounded by continuous engine turned decoration, with gilt interior, total… ***
*** Early 20th century Hanau silver snuff box, marks to base, with Austrian import mark, of shaped casket form, the hinged cover embossed with Royal figure seated on throne, surrounded by embossed acanthus border, the sides embossed with putti, medallions and… ***
*** Large Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1861, maker rubbed, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with 'Presented to//John W.Thirkell//As a small token of respect//by a few members of the//Bishop Auckland… ***
*** Late Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta, case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1886, H.A, of rectangular form, decorated with a enamel scene of a burning cigar with the words 'It all ends in', total weight 23gm, 4.6c x 2.8c ***
*** Set of Australian Colonial architectural Plans by Thomas Rowe, one of Australia's leading colonial architects and Mayor of Manly, 58 cm x57 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver roller Skate pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham, makers mark rubbed, length 7.4 cm ***
*** Sterling silver cigar box, marked 925 to base, with engraved armorial crest to cover and signature to front, with timber lined interior, 5.5 x 19 x 12 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver cigarette box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1923, with wooden interior and compartments, height 6 length 20.5 depth 9.5 cm ***
*** Three late 19th century gilded fob seals, two set with carnelian, the other with bloodstone, 3 cm length, seal width 2-2.5 cm (3) ***
*** Victorian sterling silver vesta, hallmarked Birmingham, 1872, H.J (Howard James), in the form of a horseshoe, with hinged cover opening to reveal hinged match striker above storage compartment, with engraving to front and spur to the side, total weight… ***
*** American sterling silver and enamel snuff box, marked W&B (Ward & Bartholomew) of elliptical form, the hinged cover with engine turned oval medallion, surrounded by engraved radiating motif, accented with blue and white enamel rings, with engine turned… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1905, A&LLd (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), in the form of a standing camel, with red velvet cushion, total weight 62.6gm, height 7 cm and length 8 cm ***
*** 19th century Meerschaum pipe, carved in the form of a lion head, with fierce expression, with amber stem, length 18 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1799, I.T (Joseph Taylor), of deep rectangular form with chamfered corners, the hinged cover set with rectangular plaque, surrounded by engraved leaf and flower border, total weight… ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1807, Ir (John Reily), of plain rectangular form, the hinged cover with reeded border and engraved with central lion crest, total weight 65gm, 3 cm x 5 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the… ***
*** Late 19th/early 20th century French silver snuff box, marked 950, with makers mark (possibly Alexandre Chailloux, Paris), of rectangular form, the hinged cover with central plain rectangular reserve, surrounded by continuous engine turned decoration to… ***
*** Good Staunton chess set, in boxwood and ebony, together with a wooden inlaid chess board, a/f, 36.5 cm x 36.5 cm (board) ***
*** George III silver and shell snuff box and cover, c.1790, set with shell cover, above a silver mount and lower hinged silver base, length 4.7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008 ***
*** 1st half 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box and cover, of rectangular form with chamfered corners, engraved with portrait medallion and acanthus, with gilt interior, Austro marks pre-1866, and foreign import mark, total weight 100gm, length 7… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver and greenstone cigarette case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1908. R.B.S, of pillow form, set with a green stone panel to one side, total weight 133gm, 9 x 7 cm ***
*** 19th century French silver novelty snuff box, in the form of a baby in crib, length 5 cm ***
*** Victorian rosewood cave a liqueur, of rectangular form with hinged lid, above two hinged doors opening to reveal a satin wood interior set with three compartments for decanters and shelves to the doors for glasses, with brass hardware and strapping, 30.5 … ***
*** Continental silver and niello cigarette case, probably Austrian, of rectangular pillow form with central cartouche, surrounded by floral sprays, with gilt interior, total weight 151gm, 10.5 x 9 cm ***
*** Vintage lace making table pillow, with two drawers, 24 x 25 x 34 cm ***
*** Australian sterling silver presentation vesta, marked sterling, H.H.H, of rounded form with raised depiction of an alternator to the front, inscribed to back 'Souvenir of the Starting up at//Ultimo power house of the first//Turbo Alternator built… ***
*** Victorian Scottish silver and gem set snuff mull, c.1870's, unmarked, the hinged silver cover set with citrine quartz gem above repousse thistle motifs, with blank silver shield set to horn body and terminating at a silver thistle shaped terminal with… ***
*** Waterman Ideal 18ct gold and silver ball pen, c.1990's France, with silver body and lid and 18ct gold nib, hallmarked, in Waterman presentation box ***
*** Onoto 18ct gold Strapped fountain pen, by de La Rue & Co. Ltd, London ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver table vesta, hallmarked Chester, 1904, Jd//Wd, the silver cap embossed with foliage, above a crystal base, height 9 cm ***